As of this point ARIADNE has been presented as a methodology composed out
of two methodological frameworks (one for the development and one for the acquisition
of technology) with twenty (20) process models in each framework.
That is one methodology Χ(times) 2 dimensions (frameworks) Χ 20 process
models Χ 5 versions = 200 process models.
Actually the process models are 400, since there are 200 for the
software oriented project and as many for the non-software oriented ones. The presentation focuses on the processes
related to the Software Intensive Projects since they are the most difficult to
manage and ARIADNE can be extremely useful towards managing software complexity
from either the development of the acquisition point of view.
The structure of each process model is so mature and complete that it
can be considered as a methodology by itself supporting a specific
process. A Testing Methodology for example
or a Contract Management Methodology.
The SYSTEM TESTING PHASE for example in its Advanced Version is
composed from a quite large number of process elements as shown in table 1 .
Process Elements |
Number |
Stages |
12 |
Steps (one by one) |
160 |
Deliverables |
14 |
Forms |
51 |
Inspections |
36 |
Restrictions (Critical Points) |
40 |
Meetings |
72 |
Milestones |
28 |
The total number of process elements in the 20 phases of the ARIADNE-SE (Systems Engineering) Methodology, in its
Advanced Version, is presented in table 2.
Process Elements |
Number |
Phases |
20 |
Stages |
236 |
Steps (one by
one) |
2.820 |
Deliverables |
270 |
Forms |
1.812 |
Inspections |
730 |
Restrictions (Critical
Points) |
650 |
Meetings |
1.135 |
Milestones |
520 |
Likewise the total number of process elements in the 20 phases of the ARIADNE-PM (Project Management / Acquisition Management) Methodology, in its Advanced Version, is presented in the table 3.
Process Elements |
Number |
Phases |
20 |
Stages |
231 |
Steps (one by
one) |
2.905 |
Deliverables |
268 |
Forms |
1.640 |
Inspections |
710 |
Restrictions (Critical
Points) |
692 |
Meetings |
1.256 |
Milestones |
560 |
The Grant TOTAL of process elements in all 40 Phases of the ARIADNE Methodology in the
Advanced Version are presented in table 4.
Process Elements |
Number |
Phases |
40 |
Stages |
467 |
Steps (one by
one) |
5.725 |
Deliverables |
538 |
Forms |
1.992 |
Inspections |
1.440 |
Restrictions (Critical
Points) |
1.342 |
Meetings |
2.391 |
Milestones |
1.080 |
The following figure presents a hierarchical presentation of the entire ARIADNE structure breakdown, starting from the first level, one unit, that presents the methodology down to the sixth level that presentes the structure of a process model.