MBSE Definitions

Purpose

The aim of the MBSE Definitions work is to collect existing definitions relating to MBSE in order to provide an introduction for new, and clarity for existing practitioners.

Z-Guide

The definition of MBSE from the INCOSE UK Z Guide (Z9) is:

The formalised application of modelling to support:

• System requirements
• Analysis
• Design
• V&V activities

Beginning in the conceptual design phase and continuing throughout development and later lifecycle phases.

MBSE using SysML, Holt & Perry, IET Publishing 2013

From the Authors:

" All concepts have been modelled in the form of the ‘MBSE Ontology’ that we use throughout the book. We are happy for anyone to use this in any way that they see fit with the following provisos:

• The work is from the forthcoming book ‘MBSE using SysML’ by Jon Holt and Simon Perry, IET publishing 2013
• We should be referenced whenever this is used
• The extract must not be distributed beyond the members of the MBSE WG without prior permission from either Jon or Simon (please contact them if you want to give a copy to anyone else)
• If you wish to reproduce any of the diagrams, please contact either Jon or Simon and we can provide electronic versions

The extract may be downloaded here: Holt and Perry Chapter1.3-ConceptsV20

Other Sources

Chris Bouch (University of Birmingham) has conducted a brief review of other sources and details of his findings can be downloaded here: C Bouch - MBSE definitions