Khalil Drira - Böcker

System of Systems Engineering: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions is an essential resource in the interdisciplinary field that addresses the design, management, and integration of complex systems operating independently yet interacting to achieve higher-level goals. With the increasing complexity of modern engineering challenges such as smart cities, defense systems, and global communication networks, there is a critical need for a deeper understanding of SoSE principles. Traditional systems engineering methods often fall short in addressing the dynamic, distributed, and interdependent nature of such systems. This book aims to fill that gap by providing a comprehensive guide that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, making it crucial for both academic researchers and industry practitioners. The book is structured into five parts, each focusing on different aspects of System of Systems Engineering. Part I, Foundations of System of Systems Engineering, introduces the field, characterizes and classifies SoS, and discusses key concepts. Part II, Governance and Management of SoSE, covers strategic governance, policy and regulatory frameworks, and leadership and decision-making in SoSE projects. Part III, Methodologies and Tools, explores systems thinking and modeling approaches, lifecycle management, and interoperability and integration strategies. Part IV, AI and System of Systems Engineering, delves into leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making, machine learning applications, AI-driven automation and control, and ethical considerations. Finally, Part V, Case Studies and Emerging Challenges, presents real-world applications in defense and aerospace, smart cities, healthcare, environmental and energy systems, and discusses future directions and research opportunities. System of Systems Engineering: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions offers significant benefits to graduate students, researchers, and professionals in software engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, defense, telecommunications, and other fields where SoSE is relevant. It is particularly useful for those involved in the design, management, and analysis of large-scale, complex systems. The content is also suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as professional development programs focusing on SoSE, providing a thorough understanding and practical insights into this evolving field.Addresses governance, management, and methodological challenges in SoSEExplores AI applications and ethical considerations in complex systemsProvides real-world case studies across multiple industriesSuitable for advanced courses and professional development in SoSE

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Service-Oriented Computing, ICSOC 2019, held in Toulouse, France, in October 2019. The 28 full and 12 short papers presented together with 7 poster and 2 invited papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 181 submissions.

In addition, it contains the proceedings of the two workshops:7th Context-Aware, Autonomous and Smart Architectures International Workshop (CASA7th Context-Aware, Autonomous and Smart Architectures International Workshop (CASA)The 3rd International Workshop on Quality in Software Architecture (QUALIFIER).

This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the scientific satellite events that were held in conjunction with the 14th International Conference on Service-Oriented Computing, ICSOC 2016, held in Banff, AB, Canada, in October 2016. The ICSOC 2016 workshop track consisted of three workshops on a wide range of topics that fall into the general area of service computing:ASOCA 2016: The rst Workshop on Adaptive Service-oriented and Cloud ApplicationsISyCC 2016: The rst Workshop on IoT Systems Provisioning & Management in Cloud ComputingBSCI 2016: The Second International Workshop on Big Data Services and Computational Intelligence

The engineering life cycle for complex systems design and development requires the set-up of adequate and controlled processes involving different partners and disciplines. The design integration and the final physical/functional integration and qualification imply a high degree of cross-interaction among all partners. This book documents the outcome of a European project on distributed system environments by presenting the results of the user's requirements analysis and assessing the current available technology such as collaboration systems design, analysis, and verification; middleware; product data and workflow management; multicast communication; network QoS management; and groupware. Besides technical results, the book surveys and classifies existing products and tools for collaborative distributed systems engineering.