Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling
System-of-systems (SoS) architecture is crucial in managing complex and interconnected systems. However, the description and modeling of SoS architecture pose significant challenges and require a structured and organized approach. In this study, a metamodel for SoS architecture that considers both s...
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| author | Yimin Feng Qiang Zou Chenchu Zhou Yusheng Liu Qibo Peng |
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| description | System-of-systems (SoS) architecture is crucial in managing complex and interconnected systems. However, the description and modeling of SoS architecture pose significant challenges and require a structured and organized approach. In this study, a metamodel for SoS architecture that considers both structural and behavioral perspectives is defined. The metamodel is then mapped to ontologies that are enhanced with a flow-based extension to characterize architecture views. On this basis, an SoS capability ontology (SoSCO) and an SoS operational ontology (SoSOO) are built with factors, relationships, and flows. A four-step architecture process for developing capabilities and a five-step architecture process for operational modeling are provided based on the ontologies. The proposed approach is applied in a search and rescue case study, demonstrating its ability to improve operability in the early design stage. The process is implemented using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) so that various stakeholders and engineers can better understand and develop an SoS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d983f80ca227435a8c070d40c9f1bc632023-11-17T22:33:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-04-01139541910.3390/app13095419Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational ModelingYimin Feng0Qiang Zou1Chenchu Zhou2Yusheng Liu3Qibo Peng4State Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaState Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaXi’an Aerospace Propulsion Institute, Xi’an 710100, ChinaState Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, ChinaChina Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing 100094, ChinaSystem-of-systems (SoS) architecture is crucial in managing complex and interconnected systems. However, the description and modeling of SoS architecture pose significant challenges and require a structured and organized approach. In this study, a metamodel for SoS architecture that considers both structural and behavioral perspectives is defined. The metamodel is then mapped to ontologies that are enhanced with a flow-based extension to characterize architecture views. On this basis, an SoS capability ontology (SoSCO) and an SoS operational ontology (SoSOO) are built with factors, relationships, and flows. A four-step architecture process for developing capabilities and a five-step architecture process for operational modeling are provided based on the ontologies. The proposed approach is applied in a search and rescue case study, demonstrating its ability to improve operability in the early design stage. The process is implemented using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) so that various stakeholders and engineers can better understand and develop an SoS.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5419system of systems engineeringontologiesmodel-based system engineeringarchitecture modelingUAF |
| spellingShingle | Yimin Feng Qiang Zou Chenchu Zhou Yusheng Liu Qibo Peng Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling Applied Sciences system of systems engineering ontologies model-based system engineering architecture modeling UAF |
| title | Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling |
| title_full | Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling |
| title_fullStr | Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling |
| title_short | Ontology-Based Architecture Process of System-of-Systems: From Capability Development to Operational Modeling |
| title_sort | ontology based architecture process of system of systems from capability development to operational modeling |
| topic | system of systems engineering ontologies model-based system engineering architecture modeling UAF |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5419 |
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