A Methodology for Deriving Conceptual Data Models from Systems Engineering Artefacts

Christian Hennig, Harald Eisenmann, Alexander Viehl, Oliver Bringmann

2016

Abstract

This paper presents a novel methodology for deriving Conceptual Data Models in the scope of Model-based Systems Engineering. Based on an assessment of currently employed methodologies, substantial limitations of the state of the art are identified. Consequently, a new methodology, overcoming present shortcomings, is elaborated, containing detailed and prescriptive guidelines for deriving conceptual data models used for representing engineering data in a multi-disciplinary design process. For highlighting the applicability and benefits of the approach, the derivation of a semantically strong conceptual data model in the context of Model-based Space Systems Engineering is presented as a case study.

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Hennig C., Eisenmann H., Viehl A. and Bringmann O. (2016). A Methodology for Deriving Conceptual Data Models from Systems Engineering Artefacts . In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development - Volume 1: MODELSWARD, ISBN 978-989-758-168-7, pages 497-508. DOI: 10.5220/0005676604970508


in Bibtex Style

@conference{modelsward16,
author={Christian Hennig and Harald Eisenmann and Alexander Viehl and Oliver Bringmann},
title={A Methodology for Deriving Conceptual Data Models from Systems Engineering Artefacts},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development - Volume 1: MODELSWARD,},
year={2016},
pages={497-508},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005676604970508},
isbn={978-989-758-168-7},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development - Volume 1: MODELSWARD,
TI - A Methodology for Deriving Conceptual Data Models from Systems Engineering Artefacts
SN - 978-989-758-168-7
AU - Hennig C.
AU - Eisenmann H.
AU - Viehl A.
AU - Bringmann O.
PY - 2016
SP - 497
EP - 508
DO - 10.5220/0005676604970508