System Of Systems Collaborative Formation
Author | : Michael J Dimario |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2010-08-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789814464543 |
ISBN-13 | : 9814464546 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A System of Systems (SoS), as distinct from a system of parts, is a system comprised of pre-existing autonomous and interdependent systems.This book provides two unique contributions to the body of knowledge of System of Systems (SoS) theory, management, and engineering. Firstly, it assesses the dynamics of a SoS through the use of five core characteristics, namely autonomy, belonging, connectivity, diversity and emergence. Secondly, it describes a mechanism of collaboration whereby the characteristics of autonomy and belonging are satisficing for the SoS constituents and the resultant emergent behavior provides value for the observer.