Teaching conceptualization in system of systems

Abstract

The growing interest in the study of system of systems (SoS) is evident due to the increasing number of such systems especially in cities. Unfortunately, it is often challenging to articulate a SoS concept due to the multiple subsystems and numerous stakeholders and their interactions and the many possible unintended consequences of such a system. Without a proper front end or concept development, such a SoS is likely to face many more problems and challenges later on in engineering development and post development. Hence, knowing how to carry out concept development of a SoS is of great importance. This paper examines how concept development of a system of systems could be taught.