Essential Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering

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This book is for everyone interested in systems and the modern practice of engineering. The revolution in engineering and systems that has occurred over the past decade has led to an expansive advancement of systems engineering tools and languages. A new age of information-intensive complex systems has arrived with new challenges in a global business market. Science and information technology must now converge into a cohesive multidisciplinary approach to the engineering of systems if products and services are to be useful and competitive. For the non-specialist and even for practicing engineers, the subject of systems engineering remains cloaked in jargon and a sense of mystery. This need not be the case for any reader of this book and for students no matter what their background is. The concepts of architecture and systems engineering put forth are simple and intuitive. Readers and students of engineering will be guided to an understanding of the fundamental principles of architecture and systems and how to put them into engineering practice. This book offers a practical perspective that is reflected in case studies of real-world systems that are motivated by tutorial examples. The book embodies a decade of research and very successful academic instruction to postgraduate students that include practicing engineers. The material has been continuously improved and evolved from its basis in defence and aerospace towards the engineering of commercial systems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency. Most recently, the concepts, processes, and methods in this book have been applied to the commercialisation of wireless charging for electric vehicles. As a postgraduate or professional development course of study, this book will lead you into the modern practice of engineering in the twenty-first century. Much more than a textbook, though, Essential Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering challenges readers and students alike to think about the world differently while providing them a useful reference book with practical insights for exploiting the power of architecture and systems. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors List of Abbreviations Principles of Architecture and Systems Engineering PART I: A rchitecture and Systems in the 21st Century Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. A Brief History of Architecture 1.2. A Brief History of Model-Based Systems Engineering 1.2.1. Early History of MBSE 1.2.2. Recent History of MBSE 1.3. Invention and Utility 1.3.1. The Utility of Systems Engineering 1.3.2. The Uptake of MBSE 1.4. The Role of the Architect Chapter 2: Logical and Scientific Approach 2.1. Experimental and Logical Basis of Science 2.2. Scientific Basis of Engineering 2.2.1. Structural Engineering Example of Using Science 2.2.2. Example of Using Science in Systems Engineering 2.3. Language, Logic, and Models Chapter 3: Concepts, Standards, and Terminology 3.1. Systems Engineering Standards and Organisations 3.2. Definitions of Key Terms 3.2.1. Combinations, Partitions, and Arrangements 3.2.2. Structure 3.2.3. System Architecture 3.2.4. Architecture: OMG Definition in MDA 1.0 3.2.5. Architecture: Essential Definition 3.2.6. Model 3.2.7. Functionality 3.2.8. Engineered System 3.2.9. System: Essential Definition 3.2.10. Engineering 3.3. Mathematical Interpretation of Architecture 3.3.1. Application to Engineering the ADAS ECG 3.3.2. Correct Use of Mathematical Language 3.4. Logical Models of Concepts 3.5. Model-Based Systems Engineering Chapter 4: Structured Methods 4.1. Scope of Concerns and Synthesis of Concepts 4.1.1. Alignment of Definition Processes to System Life Cycle 4.1.2. Modelling Languages and Logic 4.1.3. Functional Requirements for the ADAS ECG 4.2. Structured Analysis 4.2.1. Framework for Structured Analysis 4.2.2. Models for Structured Analysis 4.3. Structured Design 4.3.1. Framework for Structured Design 4.3.2. Models for Structured Design 4.4. Realising the Solution Concept for the ADAS ECG 4.5. Summary and Synthesis Part I: Bibliography PART II: Ttutorial Case Study: End-to-End Demonstration Chapter 5: Tutorial I: Air Traffic Control System Essential Model 5.1. Transformation of Concepts into Requirements 5.2. Modelling System Functionality 5.3. System Behaviour Model 5.4. Air Traffic System of Systems 5.5. Specification of the Essential Model 5.6. Summary of Model Specifications and Transformation 5.6.1. Refinement of the System Concept 5.6.2. Model Types and Transformation Chapter 6: Tutorial II: Air Traffic Control System Architecture 6.1. Concurrent Functional Definition and Allocation 6.2. Subsystem Behaviour Integration 6.2.1. Behaviour of Individual Subsystems 6.2.2. Behaviour of the Integrated Subsystems 6.3. System Structure Model 6.4. Subsystem Interaction Model 6.5. Specification of the Essential Architecture 6.6. Summary of Model Specifications and Transformation 6.6.1. Refinement of the System Concept 6.6.2. Model Types and Transformation Chapter 7: Tutorial III: Air Traffic Control System Final Solution 7.1. Iterative Architecture Development 7.1.1. Alternative Behaviour 7.1.2. Control Structure 7.1.3. Integration of Scenarios and Behaviours 7.2. Interface Definition 7.2.1. Interface Identification 7.2.2. Interface Modelling 7.3. Architecture Analysis 7.3.1. Radar Performance Analysis 7.3.2. Air Traffic Flow Analysis 7.4. Specification of the Implementation Model 7.4.1. Software Specification 7.4.2. Hardware Specification 7.4.3. Interface Specification 7.4.4. Model Specifications for Design Definition 7.5. Summary of Model Specifications and Transformation 7.5.1. Refinement of the System Concept 7.5.2. Model Types and Transformation 7.6. The Art of System Architecting and Design PART III: Modelling Languages Chapter 8: Modelling Languages I: Functionality and Behaviour 8.1. A Brief Overview of UML 8.2. Use Case Diagram 8.3. Activity Diagram 8.4. UML for Holistic Architecture Specification Notes Chapter 9: Modelling Languages II: Structure and Interoperation 9.1. Class Diagram 9.1.1. Attributes 9.1.2. Operations 9.1.3. Associations 9.1.4. Generalisation 9.1.5. Instantiation 9.2. Sequence Diagram 9.3. Modelling versus Architecting Chapter 10: Modelling Languages III: SysML Extensions 10.1. Block Definition Diagram 10.2. Internal Block Diagram 10.3. Requirement Diagram 10.4. Integrated Usage of UML and SysML Notes Part III: Bibliography PART IV: Case Studies for Practice and Practitioners Chapter 11: Case Study: Traffic Management System of Systems Architecture 11.1. System Definition 11.1.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 11.1.2. Class Assessment 11.1.3. System Concept Description 11.1.4. Instructor Guidance 11.2. Architecture Definition 11.2.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 11.2.2. Class Assessment 11.2.3. System Concept Description 11.2.4. Instructor Guidance 11.3. Architecture Refinement, Analysis, and Final Solution 11.3.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 11.3.2. Class Assessment 11.3.3. System Concept Description 11.3.4. Instructor Guidance Chapter 12: Case Study: System of Actuator Systems Architecture 12.1. Single Actuator System Architecture 12.1.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 12.1.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 12.1.3. System Concept Description 12.1.4. Instructor Guidance 12.2. Multiple Actuator System Architecture 12.2.1. Class Exercise and Procedure 12.2.2. Class Assessment 12.2.3. Safety Analysis Summary 12.2.4. Instructor Guidance Part IV: Bibliography Annex A-1: Essential Mathematics Annex A-2: Logical Modelling of Language Annex A-3: Terminology for Architecture and Systems Annex A-4: Research Impact and Commercialisation Annex A-5: Using This Book for a One-Semester Module of Lectures Index