The ARIADNE Methodology

10. The ARIADNE Structure in Numbers

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 è200 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

Table 1. Elements of the Systems Testing Process Model (ARIADNE-SE)

Figure 4. Structure of an ARIADNE Process Model in the Advanced Version.

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

Table 2.ProcessElementsofthe ARIADNE-SEMethodology (Engineering)

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 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

Table 3. Process Elements of the ARIADNE-ΡΜMethodology (Acquisition)

Figure 5. Structure of an ARIADNE Process Model in the Comprehensive Version.

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

Table 4. Process Elements of the ARIADNE SE and PM Methodology (Complete)

Figure 6 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.

Figure 6. Hierarchical Structure of the ARIADNE Methodology