Towards a Model-based Framework for Development of Engineering Tool-chains : Supporting Cyber-physical Systems Modeling and Simulation

Continuous evolution has caused increased complexity in the functionality of Cyber-physical System (CPS). As a consequence, development of CPS typically requires more complex interactions between projects, stakeholders, and simulation from various domains bringing new challenges in the integration of models, data, information and knowledge. This report proposes a model-based framework for Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tool-chain development. The framework has two purposes: to make a MBSE tool-chain supporting CPS modeling and simulation by model-driven and tool-integration techniques; and tosupport effective tool-chain development through a systems engineering approach. The framework which covers Social, Process, Information and Technical aspects aims to integrate various MBSE techniques related to CPS development into united toolchains.The techniques include co-simulation by the use of high-level architecture (HLA), Functional Mockup Interface (FMI),BPM Camunda, Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) and domain specific modeling. The contributions are twofold: First, this framework addresses the functionalities of MBSE tool-chains from a systems engineering perspective. Secondly, the developed MBSE tool-chain promises to support CPS modeling and simulation with better interoperability and integrated capability,- a capability to integrate existing engineering tools and system development platform.QC 20170808