IEEE P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019
Taxonomies of Systems of Systems (SoS)
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P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019 is a technical document focused on taxonomies of Systems of Systems (SoS) in computing and processing. It is intended to help organize and classify complex interconnected systems so they can be described, compared, and discussed more consistently. For projects involving multiple cooperating platforms, services, or control environments, this standard can support clearer terminology and better alignment between design, analysis, and procurement activities.
P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019 overview
P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019 addresses the terminology and classification framework used for Systems of Systems in a computing and processing context. Its purpose is to improve consistency when identifying how independent systems interact, overlap, or operate together within a larger architecture. By providing a structured taxonomy, the standard can help teams communicate requirements more precisely and reduce ambiguity during system definition, evaluation, and integration planning.
Typical use cases
This standard is typically relevant where multiple subsystems must work together while retaining some operational independence. Examples may include distributed information systems, networked control environments, enterprise platforms, and other engineered solutions that combine software, communications, and processing elements. P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019 can be useful when documenting system relationships, defining interfaces, or comparing architectures across different projects that use SoS concepts.
Why this standard matters
In practice, a clear taxonomy helps reduce confusion in complex system programs. P21841/FDIS, Apr 2019 can support better design control, more consistent documentation, and more reliable communication between engineers, suppliers, and reviewers. That matters when requirements, testing, or compliance activities depend on a shared understanding of how a system of systems is structured. It may also help lower integration risk by making assumptions and boundaries easier to identify early.
- Systems of Systems terminology
- Taxonomy and classification framework
- Computing and processing context
- Architecture and interface description
- Integration and documentation support
- Publication Date: 2019
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing
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