A multi-paradigm modelling & simulation approach for system of systems engineering: A case study

The process of modelling and simulation (M&S) plays a critical role in system of systems (SoS) engineering, given its ability to capture and visualize the dynamic nature embedded within SoS complexity. While there are multiple M&S paradigms, currently there is limited guidance for selecting the most appropriate one(s) based on the intention of the SoS modeller, which can manifest itself through different “views” of the SoS. This paper examines three such viewssocial physical, and socio-physical-and suggests an approach for matching each view with the most-suitable paradigm(s) in order to better represent the modeller´s intention. A real-life case study of an emergency-response situation is presented to demonstrate the applicability of the introduced approach.