Model Based Systems Engineering Fundamentals and Methods [Hardcover]

This book is a contribution to the definition of a model based system engineering (MBSE) approach, designed to meet the objectives laid out by the INCOSE. After pointing out the complexity that jeopardizes a lot of system developments, the book examines fundamental aspects of systems under consideration. It goes on to address methodological issues and proposes a methodic approach of MBSE that provides, unlike current practices, systematic and integrated model-based engineering processes. An annex describes relevant features of the VHDL-AMS language supporting the methodological issues described in the book.

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLE xi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xvii

FOREWORD xxi
Dominique LUZEAUX

INTRODUCTION. GOALS OF PROPERTY

MODEL METHODOLOGY xxv

PART 1. FUNDAMENTALS 1

Chapter 1. General Systems Theory 3

1.1. Introduction 3

1.2. What is a system? 4

1.3. Systems, subsystems and levels 9

1.4. Concrete and abstract objects 11

1.5. Properties 12

1.5.1. Material and formal properties 12

1.5.2. Accidental and essential properties, laws and types 13

1.5.3. Dispositions, structural and behavioral properties 17

1.5.4. Resulting and emerging properties 18

1.6. States, event, process, behavior and fact 20

1.7. Systems of interest 23

CHAPTER 2. TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 25

2.1. Introduction 25

2.2. Definition of technological systems 25

2.2.1. Artificial autotelic and heterotelic systems 27

2.2.2. Technical-empirical and technological systems 27

2.2.3. Purpose of alsè