System-of-systems (SoSs) architecture concerns the structure of components, their
relationships, and their principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over …

An optimal trade‐off between resilience (the ability to survive and recover from disruptions)
and affordability is highly desirable in System of Systems (SoS) architectures. However, it is …

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies convert conventional
engineered systems into autonomous systems that are capable of performing tasks in their …

The objective of this study is to investigate the value of an ecologically inspired architectural
metric called the degree of system order in the system of systems (SoS) architecting process …

The evolution of maritime and shipbuilding supply chains toward digital ecosystems
increases operational complexity and needs reliable communication and coordination. As …

This article provides a process for system architecting that incorporates a holistic approach
for architecture design space characterization by integrating decision alternatives in …

Disruptive events, such as natural disasters and manmade coordinated attacks, have
inspired greater interests in the concept of disruption propagation and disruption response …

With the recent progress of techniques in computer vision and processor design, vehicles
are able to perform a greater number of functions, and are reaching higher levels of …

Contemporary Critical Infrastructures (CIs), such as the power grid, comprise cyber physical
systems that are tightly coupled, to form a complex system of interconnected components …

The defense shipbuilding and repair industry is a labor-intensive sector that can be
characterized by low-product volumes and high investments in which a large number of …