A Practical Guide to SysML

Chapter 3 SysML Language Overview

  This chapter provides an overview of SysML that includes a simple example showing how the language is applied to the system design of an automobile similar to the one that was introduced in Chapter 1. The example includes references to chapters in Part II that provide a detailed description of the diagrams and language concepts. Part III includes two more detailed examples of how MBSE methods can be used with SysML to specify and design a system.

3.1. SysML Purpose and Key Features

 SysML is a general-purpose graphical modeling language that supports the analysis, specification, design, verification, and validation of complex systems. These systems may include hardware, software, data, personnel, procedures, ...