Systems of Systems Interoperability
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Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
CMU/SEI Report Number
CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004Topic or Tag
Abstract
This technical report documents the findings of an internal research and development effort on system of systems interoperability (SOSI). The study was based on the belief that interoperability must occur at multiple levels within and across programs, and not solely in the context of a system construction. The Software Engineering Institute looked at the full range of barriers to achieving interoperability between systems, including programmatic, constructive, and operational barriers. An initial SOSI model representing this perspective was developed. The research method consisted of three activities: review of related research, conducting of small workshops, and interviews with experts. The literature survey focused on Department of Defense and related initiatives dedicated to achieving interoperability. Workshops were held in Washington, D.C. in February and May 2003. Interviews were conducted with experts representing each of the services, the National Reconnaissance Organization, and industry. Results from these activities are presented here.
Cite This SEI Report
Morris, E., Levine, L., Place, P., Plakosh, D., & Meyers, B. (2004, April 1). Systems of Systems Interoperability. (SEI Report CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004). Retrieved May 13, 2026, from https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/systems-of-systems-interoperability/.
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title={Systems of Systems Interoperability},
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Morris, Edwin, Linda Levine, Pat Place, Daniel Plakosh, and B. Meyers. "Systems of Systems Interoperability." (CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, April 1, 2004. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/systems-of-systems-interoperability/.
E. Morris, L. Levine, P. Place, D. Plakosh, and B. Meyers, "Systems of Systems Interoperability," Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, SEI Report CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004, 1-Apr-2004 [Online]. Available: https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/systems-of-systems-interoperability/. [Accessed: 13-May-2026].
Morris, Edwin, Linda Levine, Pat Place, Daniel Plakosh, and B. Meyers. "Systems of Systems Interoperability." (SEI Report CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library, Software Engineering Institute, 1 Apr. 2004. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/systems-of-systems-interoperability/. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Morris, Edwin; Levine, Linda; Place, Pat; Plakosh, Daniel; & Meyers, B.. Systems of Systems Interoperability. CMU/SEI-2004-TR-004. Software Engineering Institute. 2004. https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/systems-of-systems-interoperability/