Achieving System‐of‐Systems Interoperability Levels Using Linked Data and Ontologies. Issue 1 (30th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Axelsson, Jakob
• Is Part Of: INCOSE International Symposium. Volume 30:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 651
• Page End: 665
• Publication Date: 2020-09-30
• Subjects: Systems engineering -- Congresses; Systems engineering -- Periodicals; 620.0011
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2020.00746.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2334-5837

Abstract

Abstract: Interoperability is a key concern in systems‐of‐systems (SoS). Numerous frameworks have been proposed to deal with this, but they are generally on a high level and do not provide specific guidance for technical implementation. However, in the context of simulation, the Levels of Conceptual Interoperability Model (LCIM) has been proposed. Also, the semantic web initiative has been introduced to provide description logic information to web pages. This paper investigates how these two concepts can be combined into a general approach for SoS interoperability. It also expands on the LCIM model by providing more details about the world models of a system and its content on the higher levels of interoperability. The combination is illustrated using an example of autonomous vehicles, and experiences from other applications are also discussed.