An Integrated Analysis and Modeling Framework for Weapon Equipment System Evolution

in view of the variety of elements and the complexity of the relationship involved in weapon system evolution and the need to improve the systematicness of the related researches, an integrated analysis and modeling framework is presented. Firstly, the connotation of weapon equipment system evolution is discussed, and then the inherent meaning and relationship of need, capability evaluation, hierarchy structure, cost, risk and time which are the essential factors in evolution of weapon equipment system is differentiated and analyzed. A formal description method for modeling is presented and a research paradigm of process is designed which can provide some methodological support for the relevant research on the evolution of weapon equipment system.