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Computational framework for interactive architecting of complex systems
Author(s) -
Guenov Marin D.,
Riaz Atif,
Bile Yogesh H.,
MolinaCristobal Arturo,
Heerden Albert S.J.
Publication year - 2020
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.21531
Subject(s) - computer science , process (computing) , architecture , software engineering , graph , software , systems engineering , theoretical computer science , programming language , engineering , art , visual arts
Abstract Presented is a novel framework for interactive systems architecture definition at early design stages. It incorporates graph‐theoretic data structures, entity relationships, and algorithms that enable the systems architect to operate interactively and simultaneously in different domains. It explicitly captures the “zigzagging” of the functional reasoning process, including not only allocated, but also the derived functions. A prototype software tool, AirCADia Architect, was implemented, which allowed the framework to be demonstrated to and tried hands‐on by practicing aircraft systems architects. The tool enables architects to effectively express their ideas when interactively synthesizing new architectures, while still retaining control over the process. The proposed approach was especially acknowledged as the way forward for rationale capture.