A Service-oriented Approach Supporting Model Integration in Model-based Systems Engineering

Rui Chen*, Guoxin Wang, Shouxuan Wu, Jinzhi Lu*, Yan Yan

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

When using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop complex systems, models using different syntax and semantics are typically implemented in a heterogeneous environment which leads to difficulties to realize data integrations across the entire lifecycle. Specifically, seamless exchanges between models of different modeling tools are needed to support system lifecycle activities such as requirement analysis, function analysis, verification and validation. This article illustrates a service-oriented approach to support model integration for model-based systems engineering, especially between architecture design and system verification. First, a set of semantic mapping rules between architecture models and simulation models based on Open Service of Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) are proposed to support the formalization of technical resources (models, data, APIs). Then OSLC adapters are developed to transform models, data and APIs into web-based services. The services are deployed by a service discovering plug-in within a specific modeling tool for model information exchange. The approach is illustrated by a case study on KARMA architecture model and Modelica simulation model for a six-degree-of-freedom robot (RobotR3) system. We evaluate the availability and efficiency of this method from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The results show that our approach is effective in model and data integration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSysCon 2023 - 17th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665439947
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event17th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2023 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 17 Apr 202320 Apr 2023

Publication series

NameSysCon 2023 - 17th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings

Conference

Conference17th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2023
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period17/04/2320/04/23

Keywords

  • Model integration
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Modelica
  • Open Service for Lifecycle Collaboration

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