Various ADFA Research Papers
From HPSIGWiki
DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL OF DRY LAND SALINITY:
Naeem Khan PhD Candidate, UNSW@ADFA, Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive Campbell ACT, AUSTRALIA n.khan@adfa.edu.au
ABSTRACT
Dry land salinity is an insidious problem which progressively degrades arable or marginally productive farming land often to the point that such land becomes incapable of sustaining agriculture in the long term. In Australia, his problem has been exacerbated by the removal of millions of trees to make way for cultivation.
This paper explains how founding research focusing on identification of reference modes of behaviour for dry land salinity has been used to define the requirements for a system dynamics model designed for strategic analysis and to inform choices for strategic management of dry land salinity in Australia’s Murray-Darling basin. The system dynamics model constructed on the basis of the previously identified reference modes is described. Its behaviour is analysed and its veracity as an explanation of the causes of dry land salinity, and possible remediation of this widespread and worsening problem, are critically examined.
Media:DrylandSalinitySDANZECChapterNaeemKhan.pdf
DEFENCE CAPABILITY MANAGEMENT: INTRODUCTION INTO SERVICE OF MULTI-ROLE HELICOPTERS
Dr Alan McLucas School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering UNSW@ADFA, Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT, 2600, AUSTRALIA
a.mclucas@adfa.edu.au
David Lyell
Future Echoes Business Solutions,
1/17 Gillard St
Burwood, Victoria 3125
AUSTRALIA
david.lyell@futureechoes.com.au
Ben Rose,
Combat Systems Engineer
Air Warfare Destroyer Systems Centre,
Defence Materiel Organisation,
Department of Defence,
Russell Offices,
Canberra, ACT, 2600
AUSTRALIA
Ben.Rose@ausawd.com
ABSTRACT
Upgrading of Defence capability involves much more than acquisition of new hardware such as weapons or aircraft. This paper demonstrates how system dynamics modelling was used to assist in planning and management of the introduction into service of a new generation troop-lift helicopter type. It describes the challenges of managing resources such as the helicopters being procured, and the pilots and crew who will fly them. It describes the complex interrelationships between acquisition of new helicopters, training of pilots, training of aircrew, preparation for new operational flying roles, the need to conduct routine maintenance on the aircraft, the transition to new organisational structures, and the achievement of defined levels of capability to conduct future military operations. Whilst the modelling task focused initially on the management of human resources, it soon became obvious that complex dynamic problems are best addressed using a top-down approach, with the aim of achieving optimisation at the system level rather than attempting to optimise at the sub-system level. The modelling approach exploited trusted, functional modules of system dynamics structure rather than ab initio model construction. How this aided model construction and verification is described.
Media:Defence Capability Management.pdf
REALISTIC BALANCED SCORECARDS:
INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS THINKING, SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND THE BALANCED SCORECARD TO DEVELOP SYSTEMIC PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Captain Nick Bosio
1st Combat Engineer Regiment,
Gallipoli Lines,
Robertson Barracks,
Palmerston, NT, 0830
AUSTRALIA
nicholas.bosio@defence.gov.au
ABSTRACT
Balanced Scorecards provide a means to measure the critical parameters of organisational success. These goals and measures are based on an organisation’s mission, vision and strategy. Leading and lagging, financial and non-financial measurements can all be included in the Balanced Scorecard. Kaplan and Norton advocate a holistic approach to Balanced Scorecard construction. However their traditional method of construction is seen to lack a rigorous understanding of complexity and human action. This research has been conducted to develop a method of Balanced Scorecard construction that will overcome the limitations and enable a holistic approach to understanding and learning. Systems thinking, systems dynamics and the systems engineering ‘Vee’ model combine to provide a new method. This method allows for the systematic merging of multiple methodologies in order to gain systemic understanding of the organisation and its environment.
