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System of Systems Modeling and Analysis

Name: System of Systems Modeling and Analysis
ISBN: 9781000689525

by Daniel A. DeLaurentis, Kushal Moolchandani, Cesare Guariniello

December 2022

Intermediate to advanced

287 pages

8h 55m

English

CRC Press

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Cover Page
Half-Title Page
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
Preface
Contributors
Authors

PART I Systems of Systems: Theory and Process for Modeling and Analysis
Chapter 1 What Is a System of Systems?
1.1 Motivation: A Better Approach for Generational Challenges1.2 Systems and Systems Thinking1.3 Defining Systems1.3.1 Complex Systems1.4 Brief History of System of Systems1.5 What is a System of Systems?1.5.1 Distinguishing SoS on Attributes1.5.2 Classifying SoS on Control Authority1.5.2.1 Directed System of Systems1.5.2.2 Acknowledged System of Systems1.5.2.3 Collaborative System of Systems1.5.2.4 Virtual System of Systems1.6 Chapter Summary1.7 Discussion Questions and Exercises1.7.1 Discussion Questions1.7.2 Exercises
Chapter 2 What Is System of Systems Engineering?
2.1 Overview of Systems Engineering2.2 Role of Modeling and Analysis2.3 System of Systems Engineering2.3.1 What is Different?2.3.2 Systems Thinking: A Key to SoSE2.3.3 Distinctive Features of SoSE2.3.4 SoSE: An Industrial Snapshot2.3.5 SoSE in Academia: Small Start, Steady Growth2.4 Example: Air Transportation System as a System of Systems2.5 Chapter Summary2.6 Discussion Questions
Chapter 3 A Formal Process of SoS Modeling and Analysis
3.1 SoS Representation3.1.1 SoS Representation and Hierarchy3.1.2 Lexicon3.1.3 Taxonomy3.2 A 3-Phase Method for SoS Problems3.3 Definition Phase and Tools3.3.1 Example Definition: ATS3.4 Abstraction Phase and Tools3.4.1 Example Abstraction: ATS3.5 Implementation Phase and Tools3.5.1 Verification and Validation3.5.2 Example Implementation: ATS3.6 Chapter Summary3.7 Discussion Questions and Exercises3.7.1 Discussion Questions3.7.2 Exercises
PART II Methods and Tools for System of Systems Modeling and Analysis
Chapter 4 Bridging Theory and Practice
4.1 Choosing the Right Questions4.2 Choosing the Right Tools4.3 Putting it All Together: The SoS M&A Project4.3.1 Overall Project Description4.3.1.1 Overview4.3.1.2 Project Learning Objectives4.3.1.3 Project Technical Objective4.3.1.4 Project Deliverable Items4.3.2 Definition Phase Deliverable4.3.2.1 Format4.3.2.2 Procedure4.3.3 Abstraction Phase Deliverable4.3.3.1 Format4.3.3.2 Procedure4.3.4 Implementation Phase Deliverable4.3.4.1 Deliverable Items and Expectations4.3.4.2 Report Specifics4.3.4.3 Poster Presentation Specifics4.4 Notes on Applications and Selected List of SoS M&A Project Topics4.5 Chapter Summary
Chapter 5 Network Theory
5.1 Basic Graph Theory and Network Measures5.1.1 Types of networks5.1.1.1 Undirected Network5.1.1.2 Directed Network5.1.1.3 Hypergraphs5.1.1.4 Bipartite Graphs5.1.1.5 Network Types Based on Topology5.1.2 Measures in Network Theory5.1.2.1 Degree, Degree Distribution, and Network Density5.1.2.2 Paths, Cycles, and Network Diameter5.1.2.3 Clustering Coefficient5.1.2.4 Node Centrality5.1.2.5 Assortativity5.2 Modeling Network Dynamics5.2.1 Growth Algorithms: Random Network5.2.2 Growth Algorithms: Scale-Free Network5.3 Using Networks for SoS Modeling and Analysis5.3.1 Modeling Interactions and Flow within Networks5.3.2 Behaviors of Complex Networks5.3.2.1 Example 4: Disease Spread via Random Geometric Graphs5.4 Modeling the Air Transportation System Using Network Theory5.5 Chapter Summary5.6 Discussion Questions and Exercises5.6.1 Discussion Questions5.6.2 Exercises
Chapter 6 Agent-Based Modeling
6.1 A Brief Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling6.1.1 What are Agents?6.1.2 Types of Agents6.2 The When and Why of ABM6.3 Agent-Based Modeling for System of Systems6.4 Examples of Application to System of Systems6.5 Chapter Summary6.6 Discussion Questions and Exercises6.6.1 Discussion Questions6.6.2 Exercises
Chapter 7 Specialized Methods and Tools for System of Systems Engineering
7.1 Analytic Workbench7.1.1 Robust Portfolio Optimization7.1.1.1 General Formulation of Investment Portfolio Approach7.1.1.2 Robust Mean Variance Optimization7.1.1.3 The Bertsimas-Sim Method7.1.1.4 Conditional Value-at-Risk Optimization7.1.2 Systems Operational Dependency Analysis7.1.2.1 Genesis of the Model7.1.2.2 Operational Dependencies7.1.2.3 Model Parameters7.1.2.4 Modeling Dependency on a Single System7.1.2.5 Modeling Dependency on Multiple Systems7.1.2.6 Evolution of Operability over Time and Robustness7.1.2.7 Robustness and Resilience7.1.2.8 Deterministic Analysis7.1.2.9 Stochastic Analysis7.1.2.10 Synthesis and Architectural Design Updates7.1.2.11 SODA Problem Setup7.1.2.12 Source of Parameters7.1.3 Example of Application of SODA: an Earth Observation System7.1.3.1 Deterministic Analysis7.1.3.2 Stochastic Analysis7.1.3.3 Flexibility and Resilience7.1.4 Systems Developmental Dependency Analysis7.1.4.1 Developmental Dependencies7.1.4.2 Parameters of the Model7.1.4.3 Basic Formulation of SDDA7.1.4.4 Conservative Formulation of SDDA7.1.4.5 Deterministic Analysis7.1.4.6 Stochastic Analysis7.1.4.7 Source of Parameters7.1.5 Example of Application of SDDA: a Communication7.1.5.1 Delay Absorption7.1.6 Multi-stakeholder Dynamic Optimization7.1.6.1 SoS Manager's Problem7.1.6.2 SoS Participant's Problem7.1.6.3 Transfer Contract Coordination Mechanism and Approximate Dynamic Programming7.2 Other Useful Methods for SoS Modeling and Analysis7.2.1 System Dynamics7.2.2 Design Structure Matrix7.3 Chapter Summary
Chapter 8 Enhancing System of Systems Engineering
8.1 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Autonomy8.1.1 AI/ML as Driver and Analyzer8.1.2 AI/ML for Extraction and Analysis of Data8.2 Uncertainty8.2.1 Uncertainty in System of Systems8.2.2 Uncertainty Quantification8.3 Complexity8.3.1 Can Complexity Aid SoS M&A?8.3.2 Effective Complexity and Complex Adaptive Systems8.3.3 Sources of Complexity8.3.4 Complexity Metrics8.3.5 Example of an SoS-relevant Complexity Metric8.4 Model-Based Systems of Systems Engineering8.5 Chapter Summary
PART III Examples of Application of System of Systems Modeling and Analysis
Chapter 9 Advanced Air Transportation System of Systems
9.1 Problem Introduction9.2 Definition Phase9.2.1 Operational Context, Status Quo, and Barriers9.2.2 Scope Categories and Levels9.2.2.1 Example 1: Robust, Scalable Transportation System Concept9.2.2.2 Example 2: Assessing New Technologies on Future Fleet and Emissions9.2.2.3 Example 3: Air Transportation Network Restructuring9.3 Abstraction Phase9.3.1 Resources, Stakeholders, and Networks9.3.2 Drivers and Disruptors9.3.2.1 Example 1: Robust, Scalable Transportation System Concept9.3.2.2 Example 2: Assessing New Technologies on Future Fleet and Emissions9.3.2.3 Example 3: Air Transportation Network Restructuring9.4 Implementation Phase9.4.1 Example 1: Robust, Scalable Transportation System Concept9.4.2 Example 2: Assessing New Technologies on Future Fleet and Emissions9.4.3 Example 3: Air Transportation Network Restructuring
Chapter 10 Human Space Exploration System of Systems
10.1 Problem Introduction10.2 Definition Phase10.2.1 Hierarchy of the Mars Exploration Architectures10.3 Abstraction Phase10.3.1 γ Level10.3.2 β Level10.3.3 α Level10.4 Implementation Phase10.4.1 “What-ifs” and SODA Analysis10.4.2 “What-ifs” and SDDA Analysis10.4.3 “What-ifs” and Combined SODA/SDDA Analysis10.5 Beyond the Initial SoS10.5.1 Lower Level of Abstraction: Propulsion Systems and Lunar Gateway Habitat Subsystems10.5.1.1 Propulsion Systems10.5.1.2 Lunar Gateway Habitat10.5.2 Including other Aspects of ROPE: Budget and Policies for Technology Prioritization
Glossary
References
Index

Overview

This book provides the reader with motication, theory, methodology, and examples of modeling and analysis for system of system problems. The book is intended for senior undergraduate students in engineering programs studying system of systems modeling, system of systems analysis, and system of systems engineering courses.

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