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A system of systems representation of solving a complex problem: the establishment of a maritime safety radar

A system of systems representation of solving a complex problem: the establishment of a maritime... This is a case study of inserting technology into an extant system of systems (SoS) as a solution to an operational problem ­ the installation of a maritime surveillance radar which is remotely monitored and remotely operated. This paper highlights the hallmark complex interdependencies of various aspects of a SoS. In particular, it illustrates the necessity of changing system boundaries as the SoS evolves and the importance of continuous senior stakeholders' buy-in, while the leading role shifts between organisations. The case study has been framed using current SoS theoretical constructs and discusses practicalities when they were put into action. Finally, based on the lessons learnt, a few heuristics are proposed for technology insertion in a SoS. Keywords: technology insertion; SoS evolution; complexity; stakeholders; system boundary; system of systems engineering; SoSE. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Yue, Y. and Barkley, H. (2015) `: the establishment of a maritime safety radar', Int. J. System of Systems Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp.237­252. Biographical notes: Yi Yue is a Group Leader in the Joint and Operations Analysis Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Australia. She completed her undergraduate degree in condensed matter physics and Master degrees http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of System of Systems Engineering Inderscience Publishers

A system of systems representation of solving a complex problem: the establishment of a maritime safety radar

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Inderscience Publishers
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Copyright © 2015 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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1748-0671
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1748-068X
DOI
10.1504/IJSSE.2015.071459
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Abstract

This is a case study of inserting technology into an extant system of systems (SoS) as a solution to an operational problem ­ the installation of a maritime surveillance radar which is remotely monitored and remotely operated. This paper highlights the hallmark complex interdependencies of various aspects of a SoS. In particular, it illustrates the necessity of changing system boundaries as the SoS evolves and the importance of continuous senior stakeholders' buy-in, while the leading role shifts between organisations. The case study has been framed using current SoS theoretical constructs and discusses practicalities when they were put into action. Finally, based on the lessons learnt, a few heuristics are proposed for technology insertion in a SoS. Keywords: technology insertion; SoS evolution; complexity; stakeholders; system boundary; system of systems engineering; SoSE. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Yue, Y. and Barkley, H. (2015) `: the establishment of a maritime safety radar', Int. J. System of Systems Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp.237­252. Biographical notes: Yi Yue is a Group Leader in the Joint and Operations Analysis Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Australia. She completed her undergraduate degree in condensed matter physics and Master degrees

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International Journal of System of Systems Engineering – Inderscience Publishers

Published: Jan 1, 2015

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