A conceptual framework for modeling and design of Cyber-Physical Systems

Abstract

Systems that can tightly integrate physical with virtual components have represented a priority of research and development in the area of ICT. An intensive work has been concentrated in different domains, such as: Internet of Things, Internet of Services and lately in the domain of Cyber Physical Systems whose important driver is represented by the largescale integration of the physical and cyber worlds. Authors propose a Generic System Architecture, taking into account the paradigm of Cyber-Physical Systems with a main emphasis on the future agricultural enterprise (intelligent/smart farm) as a complex system, addressing sustainability and adaptability towards environmental and market changes.