Development and Application of Systems Science and Systems Engineering

Systems science and systems engineering, as a new science and technology domain in modern science and technology, is developing rapidly, and showing greater and greater vitality. QIAN Xuesen is recognized as the pioneer and founder of systems science and systems engineering in China. His whole innovation process from systems thinking to systems practice has made pioneering contributions at different levels from engineering, technology, science to philosophy. These achievements and contributions have very important scientific value and practical significance. Presenting QIAN Xuesen's contribution in systems science and practice, this paper elaborates the development and application of systems science and systems engineering.

Systems engineering optimization of Omid-2 in the conceptual design phase

Due to the importance and role of systems engineering in space mission developments, optimization of Omid＇s systems engineering as a milestone to its current and future generations is focused. In this regard systems engineering management organization as the basis of optimization work flow in the conceptual design phase is proposed for improvement. To improve the systems engineering management, an agile enhanced organization chart is developed that defines various system duties. This is a type of concurrent engineering approach that promotes direct communication and data interchange between the team members. Due to the importance of decision making in the conceptual design phase, two design matrices are constructed that portray merits of various design options in terms of improved satellite life as well as specific choices of remote sensing capability for the Omid second generation（Omid-2）. Conceptual design optimization is explored considering several structural objectives as well as optimal solar energy absorption utilizing a multiple criteria decision making approach. The Eigenvector method is utilized to formulate the objective function via expert judgment. This approach is robust with respect to designer probable miss-judgment. The optimized version of Omid-2 turned out to be a passive Z-axis spin stabilized satellite made of hexagonal honeycomb configuration with carbon-epoxy side panels and Aluminum bottom plate.

Prolog to the Special Section on Systems Science and Engineering

In the last decade and more, systems engineering and systems sciencehave been rapidly developed and applied in China. Scientists and ex-perts involved have achieved remarkable successes both in developingtheories of systems science and in promoting applications of systemsengineering. In theories, they not only have advanced a clear and com-

JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING——Instruction for Authors

The English edition of Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering is distributed internationally. It seeks to publish theoretical and applied papers pertaining to systems science and systems engineering. It is for researchers, engineers and teaching people engaged in these areas. Contributions from all over the world are welcome. The authors should note that only papers with originality in theory and methodology and technical reports with innovativeness in application are considered. The manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with. the following instructions.

JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING——Instruction for Authors

The English edition of Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering is distributed internationally. It seeks to publish theoretical and applied papers pertaining to systems science and systems engineering. It is for researchers, engineers and teaching people engaged in these areas. Contributions from all over the world are welcome. The authors should note that only papers with originality in theory and methodology and technical reports with innovativeness in application are considered. The manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with. the following instructions.

JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

The English edition of Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engneering is distributedinternationally.It seeks to publish theoretical and applied papers pertaining to systems scienceand systems engineering.It is for researchers,engineers and teaching people engaged in theseareas. Contributions from all over the world are welcome.The authors should note that onlypapers with originality in theory and methodology and technical reports with innovativeness

Journal of SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

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Evolution process of rock mass engineering system using systems science

The rock mass engineering system （RMES） basically consists ofrock mass engineering （RME）, water system and surroundingecological environments, etc. The RMES is characterized by nonlinearity,occurrence of chaos and self-organization （Tazaka, 1998;Tsuda, 1998; Kishida, 2000）. From construction to abandonmentof RME, the RMES will experience four stages, i.e. initial phase,development phase, declining phase and failure phase. In thiscircumstance, the RMES boundary conditions, structural safetyand surrounding environments are varied at each phase, so arethe evolution characteristics and disasters （Wang et al., 2014）.

Towards a Theoretical Framework of Autonomous Systems Underpinned by Intelligence and Systems Sciences

Autonomous systems are an emerging AI technology functioning without human intervention underpinned by the latest advances in intelligence,cognition,computer,and systems sciences.This paper explores the intelligent and mathematical foundations of autonomous systems.It focuses on structural and behavioral properties that constitute the intelligent power of autonomous systems.It explains how system intelligence aggregates from reflexive,imperative,adaptive intelligence to autonomous and cognitive intelligence.A hierarchical intelligence model(HIM)is introduced to elaborate the evolution of human and system intelligence as an inductive process.The properties of system autonomy are formally analyzed towards a wide range of applications in computational intelligence and systems engineering.Emerging paradigms of autonomous systems including brain-inspired systems,cognitive robots,and autonomous knowledge learning systems are described.Advances in autonomous systems will pave a way towards highly intelligent machines for augmenting human capabilities.

Expert Systems Aimed at General Design of Projectiles

Expert systems aimed at the general design of projectiles can implement a series of intelligent designs, such as the design of HE shell, the scheme expounded and proved, the emulation analysis and calculation, etc. Aiming at the product design feature, the expert system adopts the object-oriented knowledge representation and all kinds of inference control engines to describe and reason the relevant knowledge regarding the product through the microcomputer. It embodies the foundation of emulation analysis and simulated manufacturing of the shell. It makes use of the method that knowledge expression is combined with condition of inference to carry out the overall design and emulation and reference. The paper gives the ways through which the functions can be achieved, gives the modularization of reference and the design methods of systematization, puts forward the method of knowledge expression and working interface, and supplies a platform for similar products of the shell category that can be quickly designed.

Intelligent Molding Proceeding of Composites and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems for Composite Materials

The technology of Intelligent cure operation is set forth according to developing tedency of smart material and structure. Intelligent-system-based tool was developed in order to operate the autoclave cure of a fiber reinforced thermosetting matrix composite laminate in an optimal manner.The objective function is comforts for minimizing the total cure time,uniforming the temperature distribution,controling exothermal and minimizing the process-induced residual stresses in the laminate.Data is analyzed on-line to determine the trends in real-time.The results from application of this overall strategy for the curing of composites are presented.

Creative Economy and Materials Science & Engineering

New materials are fundamental to the growth,security,and quality of life of human being sand open doors to technologies in civil,chemical,nuclear,aeronautical,mechanical,biomedical,and electrical engineering.Creative companies use multiple materials in the development of their activities,such as solid stone,fiber glass,concrete,and glass reinforced concrete,for example.Based on bibliographic research,the article examines the synergy between materials science&engineering and creative economy.The main argument indicates that this synergy creates solutions and functionalities that add value to existing products and allow the development of new products with competitive advantages.It may also contribute to the preservation of cultural values and promote sustainability.

Disaster Management Systems——A Placeholder for Decision Support Sub-Systems

Aspects of techniques for understanding and developing a system which is useful in the context of Disaster Management are outlined in the paper. The emphasis is on techniques for the development of requirements and software - specifically here for the basic, underlying computing system whose application packages (amongst others: Decision Support Sub-Systems) shall support Disaster Prediction, Relief (Damage Assessment & Mitigation) and Recovery. Throughout the body of the paper we shall be making frequent references to Decision Support Sub-Systems. As acronym for the subject domain the author has chosen: DiMaCS: Disaster Management Computing Systems.

A Kind of Systems Methodology——The SPIPRO Principle

This paper deals with the Self-Increasing-Difficulty system (SIDIS) separated from general systems, with emphasis on the relevant methodology based on the Spiral Combining Propulsion Principle (SPIPRO principle in short). The system feature and its causative factors are analysed, and the implications and mechanism of the SPIPRO principle are discussed. Finally, the application possibilities of this methodology are illustrated with some examples.

An Innovative Soft Design Science Methodology for Improving Development of a Secure Information System in Tanzania Using Multi-Layered Approach

This paper presents an innovative Soft Design Science Methodology for improving information systems security using multi-layered security approach. The study applied Soft Design Science Methodology to address the problematic situation on how information systems security can be improved. In addition, Soft Design Science Methodology was compounded with mixed research methodology. This holistic approach helped for research methodology triangulation. The study assessed security requirements and developed a framework for improving information systems security. The study carried out maturity level assessment to determine security status quo in the education sector in Tanzania. The study identified security requirements gap (IT security controls, IT security measures) using ISO/IEC 21827: Systems Security Engineering-Capability Maturity Model (SSE-CMM) with a rating scale of 0 - 5. The results of this study show that maturity level across security domain is 0.44 out of 5. The finding shows that the implementation of IT security controls and security measures for ensuring security goals are lacking or conducted in ad-hoc. Thus, for improving the security of information systems, organisations should implement security controls and security measures in each security domain (multi-layer security). This research provides a framework for enhancing information systems security during capturing, processing, storage and transmission of information. This research has several practical contributions. Firstly, it contributes to the body of knowledge of information systems security by providing a set of security requirements for ensuring information systems security. Secondly, it contributes empirical evidence on how information systems security can be improved. Thirdly, it contributes on the applicability of Soft Design Science Methodology on addressing the problematic situation in information systems security. The research findings can be used by decision makers and lawmakers to improve existing cyber security laws, and enact laws for data privacy and sharing of open data.