Three dimensions can be investigated in a sos approach for assessment of resilience in. An integrated modeling framework for infrastructure systemof. It provides the energy and water resources that society needs to function, and enable people, information and goods to move efficiently and safely. These analyses require the construction of complex, intricate and comprehensive system models. As with any use of public money, this creates the need for tools of valuation and appraisal of infrastructure projects. A systemsofsystems approach to national infrastructure. A systemofsystems approach part i the future of national. The method is supported with the worlds first infrastructure system of systems model, which has been developed for longterm decision analysis in interdependent infrastructure systems. The objective of this paper is to propose a systemofsystems sos approach for an integrated assessment of resilience in civil transportation infrastructure in. The conference will show how the system of systems approach to infrastructure value is indispensable for. Abstraction and modeling hypothesis for future transportation. System of systems information interoperability using a. The implementation of a comprehensive, modelbased approach is.
Resources for the future megan susman, epa eric vugrin, sandia national laboratories. National infrastructure database and visualisation tools 2. To simulate this challenge, we apply the system of systems assessment methodology developed in otto et al. These emergent patterns have an evolving nature that stakeholders must recognize, analyze and understand. Economics and governance of national infrastructure 3. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on. It proposes that our infrastructure is a system of systems involving different technical manifestations and social organizations. Submission 2016 national research infrastructure roadmap. Much more uncertainty in terms of generation proole will exist for the national grid. Our national geospatial systems capability also underpins the infrastructure of such automated sensor systems. Based on collaborative work with the government of norway and the infrastructure transitions research consortium itrc led by oxford university, unops has formed a partnership to pioneer the necessary modelling tools, support and guidance to governments to enable longterm planning on national infrastructure, which is robust in the face of an uncertain future. Infrastructures 2017, 2, 22 3 of 11 infrastructures 2017, 2, 22 3 of 11 figure 1. While the individual systems constituting a system of systems can be very different and operate independently, their interactions typically expose and deliver important emergent properties. This paper presents the nismod models analysis in the national needs assessment report launched at the institution of civil engineers in october 2016.
Critical systems heuristics csh developed originally in the late 1970s by. National infrastructure commission infrastructure and digital systems resilience final report november 2017 page 5 1 context faced with a changing world and an increasingly uncertain future, our infrastructure systems need to continue to provide the service on which society depends. The future of national infrastructure provides practitioners, policymakers, and academics with the concepts, models and tools needed to identify and test robust, sustainable, and resilient strategies for. A systemofsystems approach a 2015 study from the infrastructure transitions research committee infrastructure research consortium sets out the value of a systems based approach to making choices about future infrastructure energy, transport, water, waste and ict.
Applying a system of systems approach for improved transportation. Each of these sectors has their own planning approaches. A systemofsystems approach infrastructure forms the economic backbone of modern society. Restoration of services in interdependent infrastructure. Infrastructure is the system of systems that underpins our social, economic and environmental wellbeing. National infrastructure vulnerability, risk and resilience analysis 4. The implication is that we need a fundamental reconsideration of how we look at system design, away from traditional disciplinary considerations, and toward a multidomain, multidisciplinary effort. Figure 5 an interdependent system of systems approach 25 figure 6 infrastructure systems can be modeled as interconnected infrastructure. The national infrastructure system model developed by the infrastructure transitions research. Analysis of infrastructure systems has conventionally dealt with each infrastructure sector energy, transport, water, waste, digital communications and others in isolation. Without using a system of systems sos approach, scarce private and public resources will be spent on products and infrastructure solutions that are not efficient, interoperable, nor upgradeable, and will hinder economic progress, national security, and individual movement for the next 50 years.
System of systems is a collection of taskoriented or dedicated systems that pool their resources and capabilities together to create a new, more complex system which offers more functionality and performance than simply the sum of the constituent systems. This may include simply interfacing systems and leveraging their existing functionality or it may require changing the systems functionality, performance or interfaces. Analysis of infrastructure systems has conventionally. National infrastructure commission resilience study scoping paper summary of consultation responses in undertaking the study, the commission has adopted a twostage approach. A systemofsystems approach provides practitioners, decisionmakers, and academics with the concepts, models and tools needed to identify and test robust, sustainable, and resilient strategies for the provision of nationalscale infrastructure. Such knowledge helps in prioritising nationalscale infrastructure risk management and. Using performance management to improve the publics health getting the most of this guide below are some ideas to get the most from this guide. Adrian hickford engineering university of southampton. Fernandez climate change and infrastructure, urban systems.
Our future geospatial systems capability must support on these. To simulate this challenge, we apply the systemofsystems assessment methodology developed in otto et al. System of systems analysis to inform long term planning, investment and design for national infrastructure. Networks of sensors in the built and natural environment are increasingly used as a macroscope to drive a diversity of research activity. Figure 2 an illustration of infrastructure interdependencies 10 figure 3 infrastructure vulnerabilities to a rapid succession of extreme events 18 figure 4 interdependencies.
Systemofsystems analysis to inform long term planning, investment and design for national infrastructure. A preliminary version of a systemofsystems analysis for the uk is presented as an example. A complex system of systems problem 25 figure 5 an interdependent system of systems approach 25 figure 6 infrastructure systems can be modeled as interconnected infrastructure. In part i of this volume, we make the case for taking a systems approach for planning national infrastructure. Economic evaluation of systems of infrastructure provision. It takes a system ofsystems view on the interconnected. A systemsbased assessment of palestines current and future. The framework considers both structure and behavior as sources of complexity with an emphasis on system architecture to enable integration of infrastructure models. Hall, jim w, tran, martino, hickford, adrian j and nicholls, robert eds. The system of systems approach to infrastructure unops. First, a brief background of traditional scenario studies is provided, with an explanation of how this has been adapted within a systemofsystems simulation model framework. A new book published by cambridge university press. Instead, any investment in infrastructure must also include investing in our national airspace system.
Hall february 2016 skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Southampton and oxford were together responsible for the coproduction with stakeholders of the major outputs from the original project, culminating i the publication of a book entitled the future of national infrastructure. Long term planning and systems thinking for infrastructure. Architecting approaches for systems of systems sebok. The future of national infrastructure provides practitioners, policymakers, and academics with the concepts, models and tools needed to identify and test robust, sustainable, and resilient strategies for the provision of national infrastructure. While some policy makers have been keen to adopt the narrative of complexity, the application of complexitybased methods in public policy decisionmaking has been restricted by the lack of innovation in associated methodologies and tools. The paper describes the fundamentals of the approach and demonstrates the concept with a system of systems for enterprise energy management. The modeling framework, once implemented in a simulation model, could contribute to.
A systemofsystems approach published by cambridge university press in 2016. Events can be scripted or assets directly manipulated within the environmen. Research agenda for an integrated approach to infrastructure. A systemofsystems approach for integrated resilience. Infrastructure systems underpin national and regional economy and require regular. The future of national infrastructure edited by jim w. Infrastructure is most often categorised in terms of. Consumers may see energy bills rise, unless they choose to start using o. Systemofsystems framework for global infrastructure vulnerability. Lead system integrator approach lsi is not a type of contract lsi is a style of operation conventional prime developsbuilds what it can subcontracts what it cant lsi focuses on systems engineering, systems integration, systems planning and control to provide a system ofsystems gets the best systems industry provides. An ensemble of future strategies for national infrastructure.
First, a brief background of traditional scenario studies is provided, with an explanation of how this has been adapted within a system of systems simulation model framework. Prepared on an accelerated schedule to fit time requirements for the nca, it is a summary of the currently existing knowledge base on its topic, nested within a. If the premise is accepted that a system of systems. Major infrastructure investments are needed over the coming decades, but in all cases will yield greatest economic, social and environmental benefit if accompanied by innovation to manage demand for infrastructure services. Furthermore, consideration must be given to the intermodal relationships within larger transportation systems land and sea. Restoration of services in interdependent infrastructure systems. National infrastructure is as much a priority in countries with a large. The method is supported with the worlds first infrastructure systemofsystems model, which has been developed for longterm decision analysis in interdependent infrastructure systems. Critical infrastructure and technology catastrophe dr edward oughton.
Valuing and financing the infrastructure of cities. A systemofsystems approach provides practitioners, decisionmakers, and academics with the concepts. Valuing and financing the infrastructure of cities, regions. Wallace, ieee fellow abstract modern society depends on the operations of civil infrastructure systems, such as transportation, energy, telecommunications and water. A systemofsystems approach to infrastructure interdependencies slide credit. A system of systems approach a 2015 study from the infrastructure transitions research committee infrastructure research consortium sets out the value of a systems based approach to making choices about future infrastructure energy, transport, water, waste and ict. Applying a system of systems approach for improved. From sectoral systems of innovation to sociotechnical systems. Strategic analysis of the future of national infrastructure. Resilience study national infrastructure commission. Analysis of infrastructure systems has conventionally dealt with each infrastructure sector energy, transport, water, waste, digital communications and others. Systemsofsystems analysis of national infrastructure proceedings.
It then presents a systemofsystems decision framework for assessing national infrastructure assets. Currently, systems of systems is a critical research discipline for which frames of reference, thought processes, quantitative analysis. Integrated modeling of energy waterland systems dynamics. The future of national infrastructurea systemofsystems approach. In the uk, national infrastructure is described as the foundation for economic productivity and human wellbeing hall et al. Copy and use relevant sections in meetings to discuss performance management.
Introducing systems approaches the open university. A systemofsystems approach in part i of this volume, we make the case for taking a systems approach for planning national infrastructure. National infrastructure systems spanning energy, transport, digital, waste, and water are well recognised as complex and interdependent. National infrastructure a systemofsystems approach final conference. In this paper we study critical infrastructures, analyzing them at the single system level and the systemofsystems level, and evaluate advanced modeling and simulation techniques that are required to gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior of these types of infrastructures. An interdependent system of systems approach infrastructure systems can be modeled. Though there have been attempts of using system theory in infrastructure.
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