Integrated Models

Abstract

In the following, we shall in more detail introduce the rationale for and concepts of integrated modeling. Integrated modeling is closely related to systems engineering and to the task of setting up and verifying fulfillment of performance specifications. We therefore first comment on systems engineering for large telescope projects, or for other large projects involving both optics, mechanics, and electronics hard- and software. Next, we take a closer look at the principles of integrated modeling and, finally, we devote the rest of the chapter to more specific mathematical tools that form a basis for integrated modeling.