A software architecture for model management and integration: theoretical background

Abstract

Presents a software architecture for model management. The Systems Theory representation of models is embedded in an object-oriented approach that emphasises the separation of models from data, thereby promoting model integration and re-use. The concepts here presented are then shown to correspond to the requirements of a Model Management System (MMS). It is finally shown how a Decision Support System can use this approach to implement the MMS in order to facilitate problem definition (via the domain base) and problem solution (via the model base). -Author