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ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841
Systems and software engineering — Taxonomy of systems of systems
Reference number
ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841
Edition 2
2026-11
© ISO 2026
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Under publication (Edition 2, 2026)
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Will replace ISO/IEC/IEEE 21841:2019

Abstract

This document defines a normalized taxonomy for systems of systems (SoS) to facilitate communications among stakeholders. It also briefly explains what a taxonomy is and how it applies to the SoS to aid in understanding and communication.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Publication date
     : 2026-11
    Stage
    : International Standard under publication [60.00]
  • Edition
     : 2
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7
    ICS :
    35.080 
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Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals

9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12
Responsible Consumption and Production

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