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This chapter introduces three engineering methods to support the evaluation of composition and interoperation in complex systems. Data engineering deals with conceptualization of entities and their relations. Process engineering deals with conceptualization of functions and behaviors. Constraint engineering deals with valid solution spaces for data and processes. It is shown that all three aspects must be considered and supported by a solution. The Levels of Conceptual Interoperability Model is used as the basis for the engineering methods. Several current solutions to support complex systems in knowledge-based environments are evaluated and compared.
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Tolk, A., Diallo, S.Y., King, R.D., Turnitsa, C.D. (2009). A Layered Approach to Composition and Interoperation in Complex Systems. In: Tolk, A., Jain, L.C. (eds) Complex Systems in Knowledge-based Environments: Theory, Models and Applications. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 168. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88075-2_3
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