Graph databases for multi-domain taxonomies in maritime systems

Abstract

Facing the increasing quantity and richness of data related to modeling and simulations of maritime systems, advanced solutions that can maintain data coherence and traceability are becoming increasingly beneficial. In the context of modeling complex systems, such as ship design, retaining connections of systems data, whether quantitative or qualitative, helps to provide a traceable and comprehensive view of the vessel at various stages of its development. This paper explores the use of graph databases to help provide such connections and introduces various domains of systems data that would be advantageous to link via graph theory. Additionally, this paper explores how graph databases compare to current flat file databases in a practical sample case of multi-domain data related to ship concept design.