This paper describes the use of the Levels of Conceptual Interoperability Model (LCIM) as a
framework for conceptual modeling and its descriptive and prescriptive uses. LCIM is …

With the prevalence of net-centric environments, Service-Oriented Architectures (SOAs)
have emerged as a paradigm that greatly impacts the modeling and simulation (M&S) …

In this paper, we seek to understand and explain what interoperability is, how it works and
make a case for a formal theory of interoperability. Based on the study of existing definitions …

In product development, early decisions made within the requirements specification and
design phase have significant impact on overall functionality, quality and lifecycle cost of the …

This introductory chapter defines intelligence-based systems with focus on semantic
systems, simulation systems, and intelligent agents. Semantic systems define the foundation …

Interoperability is a software property for exchanging and using information between
software systems. Some interoperability proposals are intended to use metamodels, models …

The main development process of the digital twin technology is reviewed and its necessity
for the weapon system is put forward. The definition and composition of the digital twin for …

回顾了数字孪生技术的主要发展过程, 提出了武器系统数字孪生研究和实践的必要性,
给出了武器系统数字孪生的定义和组成, 分析了数字孪生应用架构和数字主线构建 …

Western philosophy of science has been heavily influenced by the idea that substantials are
the main carriers of knowledge. Objects and their attributes and their relations to other …

Introduction This chapter addresses system engineers who want to improve their work and
products by using simulations. It also addresses simulationists who want to help improve …