Methodologies and MBSE

This section looks at how the two different methodologies discussed in this chapter fit into the big picture of MBSE. This discussion is limited to these two methodologies, but the concepts and discussion points may be applied to any methodology.

One of the fundamental mechanisms used to explain and understand MBSE throughout this book has been the use of MBSE in a slide, which was introduced back in Chapter 2, Model-Based Systems Engineering. As a refresher, this diagram is shown again in the following figure:

Figure 9.13 – MBSE in a slide (and a bit) – recap

The diagram here shows the now-classic MBSE in a slide that was used to identify the key aspects of MBSE that must be understood in order to implement MBSE effectively. This is visualized using a SysML block definition diagram.

One of the uses for MBSE in a slide is to be able to not only understand the main five concepts of MBSE but also map existing abilities...