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SysML v2: The Definitive Guide to Model-Based Systems Engineering

From First Principles to Industrial Practice

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Master SysML v2 from the ground up with a clear, practical guide that bridges theory and real engineering. Explore the language, its formal foundations and proven modeling techniques through hands-on examples and industry case studies across aerospace, robotics, medical devices, telecommunications and more.

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This book provides complete, technically rigorous coverage of the Systems Modeling Language version 2 (SysML v2) for model-based systems engineering. It explains every construct in the language from first principles, including its formal semantics defined by the OMG specification, the KerML foundation, textual and graphical notations, and practical engineering applications. Through detailed explanations, complete syntax descriptions, real-world examples, and end-to-end case studies spanning autonomous vehicles, spacecraft, medical devices, robotics, avionics, and telecommunications, this book serves as both a comprehensive learning resource for newcomers and an authoritative reference for experienced systems engineers, architects, researchers, and tool developers working with SysML v2 in modern digital engineering environments.

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Contents

Table of Contents

From First Principles to Industrial Practice

Introduction: Why Models, and Why SysML v2?

Chapter 1: The Case for SysML v2: MBSE, History, and Architectural Vision

  1. What Is Model-Based Systems Engineering
  2. The Failure Modes of Document-Centric Engineering
  3. SysML v1.x: Achievements and Limitations
  4. The OMG’s Vision for SysML v2
  5. KerML: A New Foundation for Systems Modeling
  6. Textual Notation: Precision, Tool Independence, and Collaboration
  7. How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 2: KerML Foundations: The Core Modeling Language

  1. What Is KerML and Why It Exists
  2. The Definition-Usage Distinction
  3. Features: Attributes, Parts, References, and Parameters
  4. Multiplicities and Cardinality Semantics
  5. Typing Rules and Type Conformance
  6. Memberships and Containment Hierarchies
  7. KerML Semantics: Declarative Foundations and Executability
  8. Executable Semantics: How KerML and SysML v2 Models Run
  9. KerML Textual Syntax Fundamentals

Chapter 3: Organization: Namespaces, Packages, Imports, and Visibility

  1. Namespaces as the Organizing Primitive
  2. Packages: Structure, Hierarchy, and Purpose
  3. Imports: Selective, Global, and Hidden
  4. Exports and Controlled Visibility
  5. Membership Kinds and Ownership
  6. Large-Scale Model Organization Strategies
  7. Common Pitfalls in Package Design

Chapter 4: Specialization, Subsetting, and Redefinition: The Polymorphism System

  1. Specialization: Generalization and Inheritance
  2. Subsetting: Constraining Without Redefining
  3. Redefinition: Overriding Feature Semantics
  4. Comparison Table: When to Use Each Relationship
  5. Conformance Rules and Consistency Constraints
  6. Polymorphism in Structural and Behavioral Models
  7. Anti-Patterns: Misusing Specialization, Subsetting, Redefinition

Chapter 5: Structural Modeling: Parts, Ports, Interfaces, and Connectors

  1. Part Definitions and Part Usages
  2. Graphical Notation for Parts and Structural Elements
  3. Port Definitions: Provisioning and Requiring Capabilities
  4. Graphical Notation for Ports and Interfaces
  5. Interface Definitions and Their Contracts
  6. Connectors: Binding Ports and Establishing Relationships
  7. Graphical Notation for Connectors and Connections
  8. Flow Ports and Item Flows
  9. Structural Decomposition Patterns
  10. Case Study Fragment: Autonomous Vehicle Sensor Suite Architecture

Chapter 6: Value Semantics: Types, Units, Quantities, and Dimensional Analysis

  1. Value Types: Primitives and Composites
  2. Quantity Kinds and Physical Dimensions
  3. Unit Definitions and Conversions
  4. Dimensional Analysis and Consistency Checking
  5. Typed Attributes and Engineering Parameters
  6. Case Study Fragment: Spacecraft Propulsion System Sizing

Chapter 7: Requirements Engineering: From Needs to Verifiable Specifications

  1. Requirement Definitions vs. Requirements in Practice
  2. Stakeholders, Concerns, and Objectives
  3. Assumptions and Constraints on the Environment
  4. Verification Cases and Test Specifications
  5. Traceability: Satisfy, Derive, Refine Relationships
  6. Bidirectional Traceability to Architecture and Behavior
  7. Case Study Fragment: Medical Device Safety Requirements

Chapter 8: State Machines: Event-Based Behavior and Mode Modeling

  1. State Definitions and State Usages
  2. Events: Triggers, Guards, and Effects
  3. Transitions and Transition Semantics
  4. Hierarchical States and Nesting
  5. Orthogonal Regions and Concurrent Behavior
  6. History States and Deep History
  7. Case Study Fragment: Avionics Flight Control Modes
  8. Graphical Notation for State Machines

Chapter 9: Action Models: Control Flow, Object Flow, and Calculations

  1. Action Definitions and Action Usages
  2. Control Flow and Execution Ordering
  3. Object Flow and Data Passing
  4. Decisions, Merges, Forks, and Joins
  5. Calculations and Mathematical Expressions
  6. Iteration and Looping Constructs
  7. Execution Semantics of Action Models
  8. Graphical Notation for Action Models
  9. Case Study Fragment: Industrial Automation Control Logic

Chapter 10: Interactions: Sequences, Messages, and Protocol Modeling

  1. Interaction Definitions and Message Exchanges
  2. Lifelines and Participant Roles
  3. Sequential Messages and Asynchronous Communication
  4. Combined Fragments: Alt, Opt, Loop, Par
  5. Timing Constraints and Durations
  6. Protocol Verification via Interactions
  7. Case Study Fragment: Telecommunications Protocol Specification
  8. Graphical Notation for Interactions

Chapter 11: Parametric Modeling: Constraints, Analysis, and Trade Studies

  1. Constraint Definitions and Mathematical Semantics
  2. Probes: Extracting Values from the Model
  3. Building Constraint Networks
  4. Engineering Equations and Physical Laws
  5. Trade Studies and Design Space Exploration
  6. Integration with Analysis Tools and Simulation
  7. Case Study Fragment: Robotics Payload Optimization

Chapter 12: Allocations, Dependencies, and Traceability: Connecting the Model

  1. Allocation Relationships and Their Semantics
  2. Allocating Requirements to Architecture
  3. Logical-to-Physical Allocation
  4. Dependency Types: Usage, Trace, Realization
  5. Model-Wide Traceability Strategies
  6. Consistency Checking Across Allocations
  7. Case Study Fragment: End-to-End Avionics System Traceability

Chapter 13: Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholder Concerns: Managing Model Complexity

  1. Viewpoints: Defining Modeling Perspectives
  2. Views: Materializing Stakeholder Perspectives
  3. Concerns and Cross-Cutting Properties
  4. Tailoring Models for Different Audiences
  5. Managing Model Complexity at Scale
  6. Case Study Fragment: Multi-Stakeholder Consumer Electronics Project

Chapter 14: Advanced Patterns: Variability, Product Lines, Libraries, and Reuse

  1. Variability Modeling with Optional Features
  2. Product-Line Engineering Concepts
  3. Model Libraries and Reusable Patterns
  4. Metadata Annotations and Extensibility
  5. Configuration Management in SysML v2 Models
  6. Industrial-Scale Reuse Strategies
  7. Case Study Fragment: Automotive Platform Family

Chapter 15: Tooling, Ecosystem, and Digital Engineering Integration

  1. The SysML v2 Tool Landscape
  2. Model Interchange: XMI, JSON, and Textual Formats
  3. Repository-Based Modeling and Collaboration
  4. Versioning and Configuration Management
  5. Integration with PLM, ALM, and Digital Thread Systems
  6. API Concepts for Tool Development
  7. Model Transformations: From SysML v2 Models to Code, Tests, and Other Artifacts
  8. The Future of SysML v2 Adoption

Chapter 16: Migration from SysML v1.x to SysML v2: A Practical Guide

  1. Architectural Differences Between SysML v1.x and v2
  2. Mapping Block Definition Diagrams to KerML-Based Models
  3. Internal Block Diagrams to Structural Decomposition
  4. Activity Diagrams to Action Models
  5. State Machine Evolution
  6. Sequence Diagrams to Interactions
  7. Parametric Diagrams to Constraint Networks
  8. Requirements Diagram Transformation
  9. Migration Strategies and Tool Support

Chapter 17: Complete Case Study: Autonomous Vehicle System

  1. Stakeholder Needs and Problem Framing
  2. Requirements Model: Safety, Performance, Regulations
  3. Logical Architecture: Functional Decomposition
  4. Physical Architecture: Hardware Components and Sensors
  5. Interface Specifications Between Subsystems
  6. Behavioral Models: State Machines for Driving Modes
  7. Analysis Models: Sensor Fusion Accuracy Constraints
  8. Verification Cases and Traceability Matrix
  9. Lessons Learned and Modeling Decisions

Chapter 18: Conclusion: The Future of Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML v2

  1. What Makes SysML v2 Different: A Retrospective
  2. The Role of Models in Modern Engineering Organizations
  3. Emerging Trends: AI, Simulation, Digital Twins
  4. Open Challenges and Research Directions
  5. Advice for Practitioners Starting Their MBSE Journey
  6. Final Thoughts

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