System of Systems Engineering

Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-45060-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tekinerdogan, Bedir

Drira, Khalil

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Wissensbasierte Systeme, Expertensysteme
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Business Application Unternehmenssoftware

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to System of Systems Engineering
2. Characterization and Classification of SoS
3. Key Concepts for System of Systems Engineering
4. Strategic Governance in System of Systems Engineering
5. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for SoSE
6. Leadership and Decision-Making in SoSE Projects
7. Systems Thinking and Modeling Approaches for SoSE
8. Lifecycle Management in System of Systems
9. Interoperability and Integration Strategies
10. Leveraging AI for Enhanced Decision-Making in System of Systems
11. Machine Learning Applications in System of Systems
12. AI-Driven Automation and Control in Complex Systems
13. Ethical Considerations and Challenges of AI in System of Systems
14. SoSE in Defense and Aerospace
15. SoSE in Smart Cities
16. Healthcare System of Systems
17. SoSE in Environmental and Energy Systems
18. Future Directions and Research Opportunities

Über Autor(innen)

Tekinerdogan, Bedir
Dr. Bedir Tekinerdogan is a full professor and chair of the Information Technology group at Wageningen University in The Netherlands. He received his MSc degree (1994) and a PhD degree (2000) in Computer Science, both from the University of Twente, The Netherlands. From 2003 until 2008 he was a faculty member at University of Twente, after which he joined Bilkent University until 2015. He has more than 20 years of experience in software engineering research and education. His main research includes the engineering of smart software-intensive systems. In particular, he has focused on and is interested in software architecture design, software product line engineering, model-driven development, parallel computing, cloud computing and system of systems engineering. He has been active in dozens of national and international research and consultancy projects with various large software companies whereby he has worked as a principal researcher and leading software/system architect. He has developed and taught more than 15 different academic software engineering courses and has provided software engineering courses to more than 50 companies in The Netherlands, Germany and Turkey.

Drira, Khalil
Khalil Drira received Engineering and M.S. (DEA) degrees in Computer Science from ENSEEIHT (INP Toulouse), in 1988. He obtained Ph.D. and HDR degrees in Computer Science from the University Paul Sabatier Toulouse, in October 1992, and January 2005 respectively. From October 1992 to September 2010, he was Chargé de Recherche and, since October 2010, Directeur de Recherche, a full-time research position at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). Khalil Drira's research interests include formal design, implementation, testing and provisioning of distributed communicating systems and cooperative networked services. His research activity addresses different topics in this field focusing on model-based analysis and design of correctness properties including testability, robustness, adaptability and reconfiguration. He is or has been involved in several national and international projects in the field of distributed and concurrent communicating systems.