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Multi Agent Systems (MAS) methodologies are emerging as a new approach for modeling and developing complex distributed systems. When complex constraints have to be verified on critical systems Model Driven Engineering (MDE) methodologies allow for the design and implementation of systems correct by construction. Usually verification is enforced by formal analysis. This paper presents MetaMORP(h)OSY (Meta-modeling of Mas Object-based with Real-time specification in Project Of complex SYstems) methodology and framework. They provide a mean for building MAS models used to verify properties (and requirements) of Critical Systems following a MDE approach. In particular, this work describes model transformation algorithms used in MetaMORP(h)OSY to verify real-time and timed reachability requirements.
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Aversa, R., Di Martino, B., Moscato, F. (2014). Critical Systems Verification in MetaMORP(h)OSY. In: Bondavalli, A., Ceccarelli, A., Ortmeier, F. (eds) Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security. SAFECOMP 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8696. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10557-4_15
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