Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) offers significant advantages over traditional document-based approaches, particularly in improving the clarity, traceability, and efficiency of requirements engineering (RE). However, MBSE also introduces challenges, particularly in maintaining consistent sema...
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| description | Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) offers significant advantages over traditional document-based approaches, particularly in improving the clarity, traceability, and efficiency of requirements engineering (RE). However, MBSE also introduces challenges, particularly in maintaining consistent semantics and handling evolving system models. This paper presents ARMADE, an agile requirements management and definition environment developed at DLR, which aims to address these challenges. ARMADE enables the flexible, user-friendly modeling of system requirements using a data model that incorporates natural language patterns. The tool supports the dynamic adaptation of metamodels and facilitates collaborative, project-wide requirements management. A case study based on two systems of systems (SoS) from the EU-funded HE COLOSSUS project—firefighting and advanced aerial mobility (AAM)—demonstrates ARMADE’s ability to manage complex, interdisciplinary requirements. The study highlights the tool’s potential to reduce data inconsistencies, improve adaptability, and enhance the overall efficiency of the RE process. By enabling seamless updates and changes to requirements, ARMADE shows promise as a versatile solution for dynamic metamodeling in complex systems, with potential applications extending beyond aeronautics to various industries reliant on intricate requirements management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c633e017b7c24ccbb9e7c9b85d94deb22025-08-20T03:24:35ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912025-03-01901810.3390/engproc2025090008Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS EnvironmentsAdrian Chojnacki0Giuseppa Donelli1Luca Boggero2Prajwal S. Prakasha3Björn Nagel4Institute of System Architectures in Aeronautics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyInstitute of System Architectures in Aeronautics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyInstitute of System Architectures in Aeronautics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyInstitute of System Architectures in Aeronautics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyInstitute of System Architectures in Aeronautics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Hein-Saß-Weg 22, 21129 Hamburg, GermanyModel-based systems engineering (MBSE) offers significant advantages over traditional document-based approaches, particularly in improving the clarity, traceability, and efficiency of requirements engineering (RE). However, MBSE also introduces challenges, particularly in maintaining consistent semantics and handling evolving system models. This paper presents ARMADE, an agile requirements management and definition environment developed at DLR, which aims to address these challenges. ARMADE enables the flexible, user-friendly modeling of system requirements using a data model that incorporates natural language patterns. The tool supports the dynamic adaptation of metamodels and facilitates collaborative, project-wide requirements management. A case study based on two systems of systems (SoS) from the EU-funded HE COLOSSUS project—firefighting and advanced aerial mobility (AAM)—demonstrates ARMADE’s ability to manage complex, interdisciplinary requirements. The study highlights the tool’s potential to reduce data inconsistencies, improve adaptability, and enhance the overall efficiency of the RE process. By enabling seamless updates and changes to requirements, ARMADE shows promise as a versatile solution for dynamic metamodeling in complex systems, with potential applications extending beyond aeronautics to various industries reliant on intricate requirements management.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/90/1/8model-based systems engineering (MBSE)system of systems (SoS)requirements engineering |
| spellingShingle | Adrian Chojnacki Giuseppa Donelli Luca Boggero Prajwal S. Prakasha Björn Nagel Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments Engineering Proceedings model-based systems engineering (MBSE) system of systems (SoS) requirements engineering |
| title | Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments |
| title_full | Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments |
| title_fullStr | Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments |
| title_short | Adaptable MBSE Problem Definition with ARMADE: Perspectives from Firefighting and AAM SoS Environments |
| title_sort | adaptable mbse problem definition with armade perspectives from firefighting and aam sos environments |
| topic | model-based systems engineering (MBSE) system of systems (SoS) requirements engineering |
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