This
same technology can be used to transform and integrate existing designs in older
engineering modeling languages, including IDEF (a language heavily used in many
fields, including aviation).
This brings us full circle, back to that collection of 6 million parts flying in close
formation. There is no hope of developing such a large collection of parts??”and
people, facilities, hardware, software, hydraulics, navigation, and HVAC??”without a
shared design language which takes into account the constant change of component
systems. SysML was specifically designed to address that need, and is already
doing so in parts from tiny embedded robotics controllers to huge industrial
components.
So enjoy learning the language. While not simple??”complex problems often
require complex solutions??”it ??™ s logical and based on good engineering design
practice. And keep those parts flying in close proximity!
Richard Mark Soley, Ph.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer
Object Management Group, Inc.
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Tim Weilkiens works as a consultant and trainer for German consulting company
oose Innovative Informatik GmbH.
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