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Principles for the design of system of systems exemplified using modularisation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Matthias Günther ,
Tobias Seidenberg ,
Harald Anacker  and
Roman Dumitrescu
Matthias Günther*
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Tobias Seidenberg
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Harald Anacker
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Roman Dumitrescu
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Paderborn University, Germany
*
matthias.guenther@iem.fraunhofer.de

Abstract

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In the context of system of systems (SoS) engineering, the incorporation of design principles is critical to guide the engineering process. This paper presents a systematic literature review to synthesize a list of principles tailored for SoS. 26 principles were identified as generic principles and 39 were mapped to the specific challenges in SoS engineering. Through an evaluation using the principle of modularisation in the design of a charging infrastructure, the study offers insights into the real-world effectiveness of these principles, showing their relevance in SoS engineering tasks.

Keywords

design principlessystem of systemssystems engineering (SE)modularisation
Type
Systems Engineering and Design
Information
Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2565 - 2574
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