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Agile architecture framework for model driven development of C 2 systems
Author(s) -
Hallberg Niklas,
Andersson Richard,
Ölvander Christina
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
systems engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.474
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1520-6858
pISSN - 1098-1241
DOI - 10.1002/sys.20141
Subject(s) - agile software development , architecture framework , architecture , traceability , systems engineering , view model , computer science , the open group architecture framework , enterprise architecture framework , context (archaeology) , software engineering , systems architecture , process (computing) , process management , reference architecture , structuring , system of systems , systems design , engineering , software architecture , art , paleontology , finance , economics , visual arts , biology , operating system
Command and Control (C 2 ) systems are complex systems composed of personnel, technical equipment, organizational structures, and work procedures. This complexity increases the difficulties involved in developing such systems, which in turn leads to a need for supportive development measures. This paper presents and explores an agile, lightweight, architecture framework for the development of C 2 systems. The architecture framework prescribes a model‐driven process for structuring the developed models into various levels and views. This facilitates the developers' ability to consider the C 2 system from a holistic and concurrent perspective. By applying the architecture framework, both the C 2 system and its context are modeled in order to study how the C 2 system should be used to support the performance of operational activities, and what support the technical system should provide to the commanders, who are a part of the C 2 system. The architecture framework provides traceability from the operational level to the technical systems via the C 2 systems. The architecture framework was iteratively developed and evaluated in three sequential case studies. The outcome shows that the framework supports the initial steps in the development of complex systems, such as C 2 systems. However, further development and evaluations of the architecture framework are necessary. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Syst Eng