Summary

In this chapter, we have seen how we have provided some practical hints and tips that relate to MBSE, how to produce an effective Model, and how to model effectively.

We have discussed the important difference between using the word Model as a noun (the single source of truth) and the word model as a verb (the art of modeling).

We also discussed how to model in an iterative fashion and how important it is to understand that what we start with is not what we will end up with. Therefore, we should not worry too much about our first attempt or iteration but use it as a way to achieve our end goal of a good Model.

We then discussed the importance of understanding the complexity of a Model as it evolves across the System’s development, via the Brontosaurus of Complexity.

Finally, we finished up by talking about how to inspire confidence in our Model in all the relevant Stakeholders that have an interest in our System.

Overall, this chapter has looked...