SysML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Systems Modeling Language

by Lenny Delligatti

The Systems Modeling Language (SysML) extends UML with powerful systems engineering capabilities for modeling a wider spectrum of systems and capturing all aspects of a system’s design.  SysML Distilled is the first clear, concise guide for everyone who wants to start creating effective SysML models. (Drawing on his pioneering experience at Lockheed Martin and NASA, Lenny Delligatti illuminates SysML’s core components and provides practical advice to help you create good models and good designs. Delligatti begins with an easy-to-understand overview of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and an explanation of how SysML enables effective system specification, analysis, design, optimization, verification, and validation. Next, he shows how to use all nine types of SysML diagrams, even if you have no previous experience with modeling languages. A case study running through the text demonstrates the use of SysML in modeling a complex, real-world sociotechnical system. Modeled after Martin Fowler’s classic UML Distilled, Delligatti’s indispensable guide quickly teaches you what you need to know to get started and helps you deepen your knowledge incrementally as the need arises. Like SysML itself, the book is method independent and is designed to support whatever processes, procedures, and tools you already use. Coverage Includes Why SysML was created and the business case for using it Quickly putting SysML to practical use What to know before you start a SysML modeling project Essential concepts that apply to all SysML diagrams SysML diagram elements and relationships Diagramming block definitions, internal structures, use cases, activities, interactions, state machines, constraints, requirements, and packages Using allocations to define mappings among elements across a model SysML notation tables, version changes, and sources for more information  

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers, Textbooks

283 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 8, 2013

Reviews

[Christian D'Amico]

This book is a great primer for the SysML language and a handy desk reference. I would highly recommend this book for anyone new to SysML or studying for the OMG SysML exams. I enjoyed the system example that is used throughout the book.

[Mario Kossmann]

Great book to work with time and time again, as you go through the process of modelling aspects of your system.

[Annie]

Good start to basic SysML.

[செந்தில் குமார்]

As the name says, it's Distilled. Can use this book for quick reference and jump start. Written structure is easy to read.

[Makayla Ecord]

Great general introduction to the software. Looking for detailed expansions.

[Caitlin Johnnides]

I read this book for work and it was super helpful theory wise but was hard to conceptualize the applications for things I hadn’t encountered previously

[Brett]

A surprisingly good explanation of SysML it's various uses and mechanics of its use. A good reference for anyone using the language regularly or those wanting to learn it.

[Riley Holmes]

Concise with good coverage. Exposition could be clearer as they often start explaining things before defining or motivating them.

[Stephen H]

Very insightful book on the fundamentals of SysML! I would highly recommend this book for anyone trying to learn the language or to use as a reference guide when making a model.

[BobA707]

Great for looking up details of SysML. Well written and well explained examples, recommended for all systems engineers