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8.3.3 Different Levels of Centralized Engineering Database Strategies for Integrated Development
Author(s) -
Eckl Carolin,
Brandstätter Markus
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2009.tb01018.x
Subject(s) - computer science , development (topology) , similarity (geometry) , object (grammar) , database , software engineering , meaning (existential) , data science , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , psychology , mathematical analysis , mathematics , psychotherapist
The development of large and complex products is currently carried out in small, separate teams of engineers trained in diverse disciplines. Mechanical and electrical engineers are involved in the development of high‐tech and embedded systems as well as software designers. This diversity of disciplines interferes with the efficiency of communication, which is usually carried out in (informal) discussions and by passing documents and models. Within this paper, the passing of documents is explained and enhanced in several levels. Solutions, which are currently available (such as tool chains) are discussed as well as approaches that rest upon a central, document‐ and object‐oriented database. The most elaborate database strategy presented uses similarity relations between documents to infer semantic meaning and facilitate the access to meaningful and relevant development data. This paper concludes with the description of development processes that are introduced with the use of this database solution.