Modeling and Simulation (M&S) plays a central role as a primary tool for representing a system of systems (SoS) and for the study of its evolution, behaviors, and performances. However, with respect to large-scale systems, SoSs present different and peculiar aspects that need to be accurately taken into account and are essential to address for the definition of effective approaches for M&S of SoSs. This chapter proposes a new perspective on SoS M&S based on the adoption of the agent-based paradigm. Specifically, after the identification of the main issues for the M&S of SoSs, some of the main approaches for the M&S of SoSs are evaluated and compared in the chapter. Then, an agent-oriented perspective for SoS M&S, able to fully address the identified issues and overcoming the limitations of the currently available solutions, is proposed and exemplified by application examples in multiple domains
An Agent Oriented Perspective on System of Systems for Multiple Domains
GARRO, Alfredo;LONGO, Francesco;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) plays a central role as a primary tool for representing a system of systems (SoS) and for the study of its evolution, behaviors, and performances. However, with respect to large-scale systems, SoSs present different and peculiar aspects that need to be accurately taken into account and are essential to address for the definition of effective approaches for M&S of SoSs. This chapter proposes a new perspective on SoS M&S based on the adoption of the agent-based paradigm. Specifically, after the identification of the main issues for the M&S of SoSs, some of the main approaches for the M&S of SoSs are evaluated and compared in the chapter. Then, an agent-oriented perspective for SoS M&S, able to fully address the identified issues and overcoming the limitations of the currently available solutions, is proposed and exemplified by application examples in multiple domainsI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.