{"title":"System-of-system approaches and challenges for multi-site manufacturing","authors":"S. Ford, U. Rauschecker, N. Athanassopoulou","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384164","url":null,"abstract":"In the multi-site manufacturing domain, systems-of-systems (SoS) are rarely called so. However, there exist a number of collaborative manufacturing paradigms which closely relate to system-of-system principles. These include distributed manufacturing, dispersed network manufacturing, virtual enterprises and cloud manufacturing/manufacturing-as-a-service. This paper provides an overview of these terms and paradigms, exploring their characteristics, overlaps and differences. These manufacturing paradigms are then considered in relation to five key system-of-systems characteristics: autonomy, belonging, connectivity, diversity and emergence. Data collected from two surveys of academic and industry experts is presented and discussed, with key challenges and barriers to multi-site manufacturing SoS identified.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"303 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116266558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploiting Cloud Computing for enabling distributed testing of complex systems: The SELEX-SI roadmap","authors":"G. Carrozza, Massimo Loffreda, Vittorio Manetti","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384142","url":null,"abstract":"Complex systems are usually made up of several heterogeneous components glued together to get a System of System (SoS) demanding more and more effort in terms of integration, testing and maintenance due to the number of components, as well as to the several sources of failures that rise from heterogeneity. On the other hand, the strict reliability requirements of these systems ask for massive testing campaigns since they mostly fail due to software defects that can be either triggered systematically during system execution or manifest in a transient way during its operational phase. In the SELEX-SI scenario, where systems get developed and tested across different premises distributed all over Europe, performing traditional, manual, and on-site testing becomes dramatically expensive in terms of time and human resources. Cloud computing represents the most promising way for allowing the seamless access to distributed testbed from any site and for allowing remote testing activities, either at system and integration level. A cloud based infrastructure in charge of connecting all the company premises would allow to run testing experiments from anywhere and, more important, the possibility of reproducing distributed systems deployment scenarios to run integration testing in a pre-installation phase thus dramatically reducing company costs. This paper aims to describe the i) cloud research roadmap that SELEX-SI has been designing, ii) the architectural design of the cloud infrastructure and iii) the real ROI that the company expect from introducing such an innovation into the traditional software production process.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128086312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"System of systems information interoperability using a linked dataspace","authors":"E. Curry","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384200","url":null,"abstract":"System of Systems pose significant technical challenges in terms of information interoperability that require overcoming conceptual barriers (both syntax and semantic) and technological barriers. This paper presents an approach to System of Systems information interoperability based on the Dataspace data management abstraction and the Linked Data approach to sharing information on the web. The paper describes the fundamentals of the approach and demonstrates the concept with a System of Systems for enterprise energy management.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115657259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extending VDM-RT to enable the formal modelling of System of Systems","authors":"C. Nielsen, P. Larsen","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384156","url":null,"abstract":"When one wish to properly engineer dynamically evolving System of Systems (SoS) it is important to have tools that enable the different stakeholders to understand the consequences of diverse design decisions. Instead of merely using natural text and/or graphical diagrams we propose to make use of slight improvements to existing technology from the formal methods area to enable simulation of a model of the SoS. Here, we present how an extension of the tool support for the VDM Real Time (VDM-RT) technology enabling dynamic reconfiguration can form the basis for properly validating evolving SoS.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130947863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Caldon, S. Massucco, C. Nucci, F. Pilo, P. Verde
{"title":"Development of innovative systems for operation and control of electric power distribution networks: Management and optimal use of distributed generation and of nenewable energy resources","authors":"R. Caldon, S. Massucco, C. Nucci, F. Pilo, P. Verde","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384190","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of distributed energy resources for the production of electrical energy is related to the evolution of future power distribution networks in order to achieve: flexibility (meeting final user's requirements); accessibility (allowing access to local generation and particularly to renewables); reliability (ensuring the highest possible security and power quality levels); economy (allowing an adequate management of energy in an efficient and competitive way).In this framework, the paper presents some results of a joint research project involving five Italian universities. The focus is on the proposition and development of the main functionalities implemented into a centralized Distribution Management System (DMS) for the operation and control of the energy resources connected to distribution networks (generation, storage and loads) and of the network itself (automation systems, protection, etc.). Architecture, hierarchical structure and relevant functions for the control, operation and management of the active distribution network, are illustrated.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115893135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration of a Bayesian network for response planning in a maritime piracy risk management system","authors":"X. Chaze, A. Bouejla, A. Napoli, F. Guarnieri","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384126","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes an innovative system to protect offshore oil infrastructure against maritime piracy. To detect and respond efficiently to this threat, many factors must be taken into account, including the potential target, the protection methods already in place and operational and environmental constraints, etc. To improve the handling of this complex issue, we have designed a system to manage the entire processing chain; from threat identification to implementation of the response. The system implements Bayesian networks in order to capture the multitude of parameters and their inherent uncertainties, and to identify and manage potential responses. This article describes the system architecture, the integrated Bayesian network and its contribution to response planning.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115230528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"System of Systems complexity and decision making","authors":"Zhang Yingchao","doi":"10.1109/SYSOSE.2012.6384133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSOSE.2012.6384133","url":null,"abstract":"Complexity in System of Systems (SoS) is a key factor in SoS decision making. This paper analyzes the main characteristics of SoS, especially its complexity in terms of monolithic emergence, component systems adaption and uncertainty in SoS evolution. It further discusses the effects of SoS complexity on SoS decision making. In light of SoS complexity, the paper figures out the major problems that need to be addressed in four areas, namely SoS adaption, abnormity analysis in SoS evolution, exploratory analysis of SoS capability and SoS simulation. In conclusion the paper proposes a preliminary SoS decision making model based on the analysis of SoS adaption.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122398616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mauro Benza, C. Bersani, Massimo D'Inca, C. Roncoli, R. Sacile, Anita Trotta, D. Pizzorni, S. Briata, R. Ridolfi
{"title":"Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications on dangerous good transport on road in Italy","authors":"Mauro Benza, C. Bersani, Massimo D'Inca, C. Roncoli, R. Sacile, Anita Trotta, D. Pizzorni, S. Briata, R. Ridolfi","doi":"10.1109/SYSOSE.2012.6384180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSOSE.2012.6384180","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper the authors describe the architecture and the functionalities of the Transport Integrated Platform (TIP), an Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) application on Dangerous Good Transport on road in Italy. The TIP represents a System of Systems (SoS) application because it aims to manage different kinds of sub systems (each module of the platform) and different kind of entities (electronical devices, DG vehicles, drivers). TIP manages the DG fleet planning routing and the real time vehicles' tours, the customer orders, and other support tools for drivers including training, resource management and advanced data mining. TIP application aims at promoting a safe management of DG freight transport providing timely information to truck drivers and fleet managers about weather, traffic, emergency or other critical situations on the road infrastructures.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127816730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A mathematical framework for the planning and control of complex systems","authors":"D. Giglio, S. Sacone, S. Siri","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384183","url":null,"abstract":"A two-level framework is proposed in this paper for a class of complex systems in order to optimize, at a tactical planning level, the activities over a medium-term horizon, and to control, at an operational level, the system resource functioning over a short-term horizon or in real time. At the tactical planning level, an aggregate model of the system is defined and an optimization problem is stated and solved; the optimal solution of such a problem provides a reference plan to be tracked. At the operational level, both optimal control strategies are employed to face perturbations that may affect the system, and a detailed discrete-event or hybrid model is defined to verify some properties and performance indexes of the system. The application of the proposed framework to a logistic intermodal node is illustrated.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"134 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126288950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Barbi, G. Cantone, D. Falessi, Fabrizio Morciano, Marco Rizzuto, Vincenzo Sabbatino, Stefano Scarrone
{"title":"A model-driven approach for configuring and deploying Systems of Systems","authors":"E. Barbi, G. Cantone, D. Falessi, Fabrizio Morciano, Marco Rizzuto, Vincenzo Sabbatino, Stefano Scarrone","doi":"10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSoSE.2012.6384139","url":null,"abstract":"Configuration and deployment of systems for defense and air traffic control is often a complex task because a System of Systems (SoS) is always distributed on different geographic areas, composed by hundreds of components (e.g. applications, processes, services, hosts), running under multiple hardware constraints, on different resources, and subject to mission critical requirements. The configuration of such SoS or a part of it, involves the production of many configuration files describing the structure of the SoS in general, the configuration parameters of each component, and how each component has to interact with the others. Due to the considerable size and complexity of the configuration files (i.e. hundreds of lines of code), the adoption of a manual approach is clearly error prone. This work presents a model-driven approach for supporting the configuration of mission-critical SoS or part of it.","PeriodicalId":388477,"journal":{"name":"2012 7th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)","volume":"117 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126011305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}