[Review] Architecting Principles for Systems-of-Systems
Abstract We suggest the definition, classification, and structure of a system of systems. The system of systems is also called collaborative systems. The structure of the system of systems is mostly communications. 1. Summary Is there a difference between a complex large-scale system and systems of systems? There is operational / managerial independence as a method to classify them. Systems of systems or collaborative systems must fulfill two requirements. First, it has a valid purpose and works for it. Second, component systems are managed by their own purposes, not the whole purpose. SoS is defined on an interface basis. 2. Discussion 2.1. What is a "System of Systems"? "Assemblages of components that are themselves significantly more complex, so much so that they may be regarded as systems and assembled into a larger system" Collaborative system, federated system Examples: wide area networks (such as TCP / IP), integrated air defense: centralized co...