Support Equipment & Vehicles: Digital Materiel Management Capabilities : University of Dayton, Ohio

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is a DoD and Air Force R&D partner focused on modernizing Support Equipment & Vehicles and technology. We offer deep experience addressing the changing priorities of supporting next-generation aircraft systems and adapting to challenging operational environments.

Our team's expertise in Systems Engineering, Data Architecture, Digital Environment, Digital Engineering & Materiel Management, Sustainment Programs, and Corrosion Management allow us to provide engineering and data-driven solutions to expand the capabilities and readiness of Support Equipment & Vehicles on DoD bases and within the aviation industry.

UDRI supports the DoD and industry’s drive for digital transformation by identifying where digital tools can improve decision-making by applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Our vendor-agnostic approach enables us to craft custom-tailored solutions that maximize equipment capabilities and readiness.

5
Seasoned Senior Professionals
12
MBSE-related projects
13
MBSE-trained team members

Diverse Expertise

UDRI’s diversity of engineering, data science, and scientific expertise is a strength we bring to every program. Our holistic approach to defining and creating solutions has made us a globally recognized leader for over 60 years.

9
SysML Experts
3
Systems Engineering Certifications
Expertise
in Data Architecture & Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Our Portfolio

Aircraft Sortie Generation Optimization

Utilized MBSE and SysML to understand the dynamic aircraft sortie generation environment. Informed decision-making, creating a unified ecosystem for accelerated digitization, optimizing maintenance readiness, and reducing costs.

Risk Mitigation Excellence

Applied MBSE modeling to monitor and mitigate risks comprehensively, providing a holistic, interactive and dynamic perspective. improved decision-making by highlighting often-overlooked mitigation impacts on related risk areas.

Fuels Processing System Innovation

Developed a new fuels processing system through MBSE, covering chemical processes, mechanical design, control systems, transportation, safety and documentation. Successfully navigated the "valley of death" from requirements to field demonstration and technology transfer.

Functional Algorithm Modeling

Applied MBSE using SysML to develop functional models of algorithm sub-functions. Enhanced stakeholder understanding of system performance and trade-offs, enabling rapid iteration and optimization of system design.

Airworthiness Concerns Resolution

Creatively employed MBSE and SysML to capture and catalog stakeholder airworthiness concerns as "requirements" for aircraft modification. Aligned pseudo-requirements with established airworthiness structures, mapping fulfillment and efficiently resolving shortfalls.

Digital Materiel Management Roadmap

Established a 5-year roadmap for Digital Materiel Management, applying MBSE across a diverse portfolio of over 20,000 end items. Addressing the entire lifecycle from acquisition through sustainment, our approach involves thinking big, starting small, and scaling fast for maximum impact.

Model-Based Tech Data Packages

Applied MBSE tenets to build model-based tech data packages supporting engineering analysis and sourcing of aging subsystem components. Worked in an integrated digital environment, creating a digital thread foundation from design to procurement to field.

Turbine Engine Design Digital Thread

Establishing a digital thread for turbine engine design based on an MBSE foundation. The team will define, measure, analyze, design, and validate processes, toolsets, data structures, and organizational training for accelerated design.

Corrosion Health Digital Twins

Prototyped digital twins for enterprise-wide support equipment corrosion health, enabling proactive and data-driven corrosion issue management. The scalable digital twin will efficiently support engineers, maintainers, and logisticians in managing affected assets.

Reverse Engineering and System Upgrade

Conducted digital scans and models of aging aircraft areas to support reverse engineering and system upgrade efforts, ensuring precision and efficiency.

Collaborative Workspace and Trailblazing

Spearheaded collaboration among industry, academia, and government in a digital workspace, serving as a focal point for innovation, experimentation, and workforce development. A pilot facility is now open, with a full-scale facility planned for 2026.

Thought Leadership in DMM Consortium

Provided thought leadership support to data architecture, digital environment, and process within the Air Force/Army Digital Materiel Management Industry and Academic Consortium, contributing to the advancement of MBSE and workforce development.

144 Years
Collective Systems Engineering Experience
23 Years
Data Architecture & Digital Environment
16 Years
Digital Engineering & Materials Management

Our Team

UDRI offers an experienced and diverse team of experts with years of experience with a remarkable track record of success for our partners. Our proficiency extends to Model-Based Systems Engineering practice with 12 years of dedicated focus.

Our Innovation Knows No Bounds

As a recognized leader in defense research and development, UDRI leads in refining and testing solutions to successfully bring solutions to market faster. Our culture of innovation inspires us to tackle some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. As a non-profit, university-affiliated research institute, we provide one of the broadest offerings of engineering and scientific disciplines all under one roof.

Support Equipment & Vehicles

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