Characteristics of a system of systems
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Autonomy | Each sub-system makes independent choices and decisions per its overall mission and goals |
| Belonging | Individual sub-systems derive satisfaction from affiliating with other entities within the system boundaries to achieve a shared goal |
| Connectivity | Individual sub-systems link with other sub-systems over geographical distances to achieve the desired goals |
| Diversity | Sub-system elements are heterogeneous and varied |
| Emergence | The system is dynamic and constantly changing and displays new properties and behaviors |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Each sub-system makes independent choices and decisions per its overall mission and goals | |
| Individual sub-systems derive satisfaction from affiliating with other entities within the system boundaries to achieve a shared goal | |
| Individual sub-systems link with other sub-systems over geographical distances to achieve the desired goals | |
| Sub-system elements are heterogeneous and varied | |
| The system is dynamic and constantly changing and displays new properties and behaviors |