Multi-objective stochastic heuristic methodology for tradespace exploration of a network centric system of systems

Atmika Singh, Cihan H. Dagli
2009 2009 3rd Annual IEEE Systems Conference  
System of systems (SoS) architecting techniques rely on traditional, static tools that were designed for classical stovepiped systems. There is a need for tools that can capture the complex adaptive nature of such SoS. An architecture search methodology using genetic algorithms and a fuzzy assessor was applied to the conceptual architecture design of a generic smart grid and a set of architectures with high fitness was obtained. This set of architectures is intended to serve as a starting point
more » ... for a systems architect to ultimately be able to converge on the best system design. The SoS architecting process has largely remained heuristic in nature and there exists a need for quantitative and analytical models. The research presented in this paper provides a starting point for a mathematical basis to the SOS architecting process.
doi:10.1109/systems.2009.4815801 fatcat:j5gs7vyqendqlbhe2u53nobbyu