Multi-Paradigm Modelling Approaches for Cyber-Physical Systems

Chapter 1: Introduction

Bedir Tekinerdogan^a; Dominique Blouin^b; Hans Vangheluwe^c; Miguel Goulão^d; Paulo Carreira^d; Vasco Amaral^d    aWageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands^bTelecom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Paris, France^cUniversity of Antwerp and Flanders Make, Antwerp, Belgium^dUniversity of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Abstract

This introductory chapter provides the context and the motivation for multi-paradigm modeling for cyber-physical systems (MPM4CPS). Three basic parts are presented, including an ontological framework for MPM4CPS, methods and tools, and case studies.

Keywords

Multi-paradigm modelling; cyber-physical systems; ontology; case studies

1.1 Objectives

Truly complex, multidisciplinary, engineered systems, ...