1. The Structure-Behavior Coalescence Approach for Systems Modeling
- Author
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William S. Chao and Keng-Pei Lin
- Subjects
Theoretical computer science ,General Computer Science ,Computer science ,Process calculus ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Notation ,01 natural sciences ,Systems modeling ,Unified Modeling Language ,Object-oriented modeling ,General Materials Science ,0101 mathematics ,computer.programming_language ,media_common ,Coalescence (physics) ,systems engineering ,010102 general mathematics ,General Engineering ,Formalism (philosophy of mathematics) ,Algebraic operation ,Conceptual model ,systems architecture ,lcsh:Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,computer ,process algebra ,lcsh:TK1-9971 - Abstract
The systems modeling technique is used for developing an abstract model to help analyze and understand the functionality of a system. In this paper, we introduce a new approach for general-purpose systems modeling called structure-behavior coalescence (SBC), which supports the integration of modeling both structural and behavioral aspects of a system in a single diagram. Process algebra is utilized to describe the interactions between the components of the system. SBC combines graphical notation and process algebra to provide formalism and an intuitive representation in the development of the conceptual model. The SBC model can clearly describe the interactions between system components and precisely specify the execution order of an entire system via algebraic operations.
- Published
- 2019