System of Systems Modeling and Analysis
The goal for this course is to enable students to characterize, abstract, model, simulate, and analyze a special kind of system termed a system-of-systems (SoS). The course will cover a select few topics in detail, but also expose students to interesting areas of further study and highlight the importance of SoS in society. The course presents recent developments in frameworks for formulating system-of-systems problems, lexicon for their articulation, and analysis methodology for their study. Through individual and team projects, students gain experience in formulating problems and applying theory and techniques. Applications for team projects will include transportation, space exploration, energy, defense, and infrastructure, though others are possible in consultation with instructor.
Spring 2020 Syllabus
AAE56000
Credit Hours:
3Learning Objective:
At the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:- Recognize distinctive traits of a System of Systems
- Understand the implications of these traits on modeling and analysis activities
- Formulate System of Systems analysis and design problems
- Develop/use appropriate modeling & analysis methods for these problems
- Synthesize solution candidates for relevant decision criteria, including complexity
- Articulate problem formulation, analysis, and solution synthesis in written and verbal formats
Description:
The goal for this course is to enable students to characterize, abstract, model, simulate, and analyze a special kind of system termed "System of Systems" (SoS). While covering a few topics in detail, the course also exposes students to interesting areas of further study and highlights the broader importance of SoS in society, including Air Transportation, Space Architecture, Defense, and power grids. The course presents recent developments in frameworks for formulating System of Systems problems, lexicon for their articulation, and analysis methodology for their study.Topics Covered:
- Definition of System of Systems
- The definition - Abstraction - Implementation process
- System dynamics
- Network theory
- System of Systems Analytic Workbench
- Complexity
- Current trends in System of Systems
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Matlab or equivalent scientific programming environmentsApplied / Theory:
15/85Web Address:
https://mycourses.purdue.eduHomework:
3-4 homework, submitted via gradescope
Projects:
Working in teams of 3 people, the team project allows students to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts through application, culminating in a final report and poster presentation. Each three-person team will identify a paper, article, or report that addressed SoS or a SoS challenge. Teams must successfully apply the DAI approach to critique, redress, and extend their selected work using some novel SoS modeling and analysis. More details will be given in the Project folder on Brightspace.Exams:
Take-home midtermTextbooks:
Required:
DeLaurentis, D.A., Moolchandani, K., & Guariniello, C. (2022). System of Systems Modeling and Analysis (1st ed.) CRC pressPurdue Libraries have purchased FREE access to the e-book version of this book for all AAE 560 students.
Computer Requirements:
Access to Brightspace, Piazza, and Gradescope. Software required for selected team project (topics are chosen by students).Matlab or Python software