ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841 defines a normalized taxonomy for systems of systems (SoS) to facilitate communications among stakeholders. It also briefly explains what a taxonomy is and how it applies to the SoS to aid in understanding and communication.
ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841 provides process of establishing and enforcing strategic goals and objectives, organizational policies and performance parameters.
ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841 on Information technology is relevant to:
Systems of systems engineering (SoSE) is a concept that is increasingly thought of as a discipline important for the realization and sustainability of large and persistent sociotechnical systems in areas as diverse as healthcare, transportation, energy, defence, corporations, cities and government.
ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841 provides characteristics such as scale and scope, around which taxonomies can be derived and organises the relevant aspects or essential characteristics of SoS.
ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841 provides a taxonomy for SoS, providing specific viewpoints that align with stakeholder concerns. Using a taxonomy in conjunction with this document facilitates better communications among the various stakeholders that are involved in activities like governance, engineering, operation, and management of this SoS.
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