System of systems
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System of Systems (SoS) - is a computer architecture term that started in the US military, but by 2004 spread into civilian use, especially in large corporations. It appears likely to become a recognised branch of engineering in its own right. The GEOSS satellite name stands for 'Global Earth Observation System of Systems'. In an SoS the individual parts can be very different, but when working together important emergent properties can be exposed and delivered.