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system-of-systems

Definition(s):

  System-of-interest whose system elements are themselves systems; typically, these entail large-scale interdisciplinary problems with multiple, heterogeneous, distributed systems.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 from INCOSE14

  System-of-interest whose system elements are themselves systems; typically, these entail large-scale interdisciplinary problems with multiple heterogeneous distributed systems. Note: In the system-of-systems environment, constituent systems may not have a single owner, may not be under a single authority, or may not operate within a single set of priorities.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 from NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1