Cover
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Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Preface To The Second Edition
About the Companion Website
Introduction-How To Use This Text
Chapter 1 Systems, Engineering, and Systems Engineering
1.1 Definitions of Key Terms
1.2 Approach to this Chapter
1.3 What is a System?
1.4 Learning to Recognize Types of Systems
1.5 What is SE?
1.6 System Versus Systems Engineering
1.7 SE: Historical Notes
1.8 Systems Thinking and SE
1.9 Chapter Summary
1.10 Chapter Exercises
1.11 References
Chapter 2 The Evolving State of SE Practice-Challenges and Opportunities
2.1 Definitions of Key Terms
2.2 Approach to this Chapter
2.3 The State of SE and System Development Performance
2.4 Understanding the Problem: Root Cause Analysis
2.5 Industry, Government, Academic, Professional, and Standards Organizations Solutions
2.6 Defining the Problem
2.7 Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities
2.8 Chapter Summary
2.9 Chapter Exercises
2.10 References
Part I System Engineering and Analysis Concepts
Chapter 3 System Attributes, Properties, and Characteristics
3.1 Definition of Key Terms
3.2 Analytical Representation of a System
3.3 System Stakeholders: User and End User Roles
3.4 System Attributes
3.5 System Properties
3.6 System Characteristics
3.7 The System's State of Equilibrium and the Balance of Power
3.8 System/Product Life Cycle Concepts
3.9 System Acceptability: Challenges for Achieving Success
3.10 Chapter Summary
3.11 Chapter Exercises
3.12 References
Chapter 4 User Enterprise Roles, Missions, and System Applications
4.1 Definitions of Key Terms
4.2 Approach to this Chapter
4.3 User Roles and Missions
4.4 Understanding and Defining User Missions
4.5 Understanding the User's Problem, Opportunity, and Solution Spaces
4.6 Chapter Summary
4.7 Chapter Exercises
4.8 References
Chapter 5 User Needs, Mission Analysis, Use Cases, and Scenarios
5.1 Definitions of Key Terms
5.2 Approach to this Chapter
5.3 Commercial/Consumer Product Versus Contract System Development
5.4 User Operational Needs Identification
5.5 Mission Analysis
5.6 Mission Operational Effectiveness
5.7 Defining Mission and System UCs and Scenarios
5.8 Chapter Summary
5.9 Chapter Exercises
5.10 References
Chapter 6 System Concepts Formulation and Development
6.1 Definitions of Key Terms
6.2 Conceptualization of System Operations
6.3 The System Operations Model
6.4 Formulating and Developing the System Concepts
6.5 Chapter Summary
6.6 Chapter Exercises
6.7 References
Chapter 7 System Command and Control (C2) - Phases, Modes, and States of Operation
7.1 Definitions of Key Terms
7.2 Approach to this Chapter
7.3 System Phases of Operation
7.4 Introduction to System Modes and States
7.5 Enterprise Perspective- Engineered System States
7.6 Engineering Perspective- Modes and States
7.7 Applying Phases, Modes, and States of Operation
7.8 Modes and States Constraints
7.9 Chapter Summary
7.10 Chapter Exercises
7.11 References
Chapter 8 System Levels of Abstraction, Semantics, and Elements
8.1 Definitions of Key Terms
8.2 Establishing and Bounding the System's Context
8.3 System Levels of Abstraction and Semantics
8.4 System Decomposition Versus Integration Entity Relationships
8.5 Logical-Physical Entity Relationship (ER) Concepts
8.6 Architectural System Element Concepts
8.7 Chapter Summary
8.8 Chapter Exercises
8.9 References
Chapter 9 Architectural Frameworks of the SOI and Its Operating Environment
9.1 Definitions of Key Terms
9.2 Approach to this Chapter
9.3 Introduction to the SOI Architecture
9.4 Understanding the OE Architecture
9.5 Other Architectural Frameworks
9.6 Understanding The System Threat Environment
9.7 SOI Interfaces
9.8 Chapter Summary
9.9 Chapter Exercises
9.10 References
Chapter 10 Modeling Mission System and Enabling System Operations
10.1 Definitions of Key Terms
10.2 Approach to this Chapter
10.3 The System Behavioral Response Model
10.4 System Command & Control (C2) Interaction Constructs
10.5 Modeling System Control Flow and Data Flow Operations
10.6 Modeling Mission System and Enabling System Operations
10.7 Modeling an Operational Capability
10.8 Nested Operational Cycles
10.9 Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
10.10 Chapter Summary
10.11 Chapter Exercises
10.12 References
Chapter 11 Analytical Problem-Solving and Solution Development Synthesis
11.1 Definitions of Key Terms
11.2 Part I: System Engineering and Analysis Concepts Synthesis
11.3 Shifting to a New Systems Engineering Paradigm
11.4 The Four Domain Solutions Methodology
11.5 Chapter Summary
11.6 References
Part II System Engineering and Development Practices
Chapter 12 Introduction to System Development Strategies
12.1 Definitions of Key Terms
12.2 Approach to this Chapter
12.3 System Development Workflow Strategy
12.4 Multi-Level Systems Design and Development Strategy
12.5 Chapter Summary
12.6 Chapter Exercises
12.7 References
Chapter 13 System Verification and Validation (V&V) Strategy
13.1 Definitions of Key Terms
13.2 Approach to this Chapter
13.3 System V&V Concepts Overview
13.4 System Verification Practices
13.5 System Validation Practices
13.6 Applying V&V to the System Development Workflow Processes
13.7 Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
13.8 Chapter Summary
13.9 Chapter Exercises
13.10 References
Chapter 14 The Wasson Systems Engineering Process
14.1 Definitions of Key Terms
14.2 Approach to this Chapter
14.3 Evolution of SE Processes
14.4 The Wasson SE Process Model
14.5 Wasson SE Process Model Characteristics
14.6 Application of the Wasson SE Process Model
14.7 The Strength of the Wasson SE Process Model
14.8 Chapter Summary
14.9 Chapter Exercises
14.10 References
Chapter 15 System Development Process Models
15.1 Definitions of Key Terms
15.2 Introduction to the System Development Models
15.3 Waterfall Development Strategy and Model
15.4 "V" System Development Strategy and Model
15.5 Spiral Development Strategy and Model
15.6 Iterative and Incremental Development Model
15.7 Evolutionary Development Strategy and Model
15.8 Agile Development Strategy and Model
15.9 Selection of System Versus Component Development Models
15.10 Chapter Summary
15.11 Chapter Exercises
15.12 References
Chapter 16 System Configuration Identification and Component Selection Strategy
16.1 Definitions of Key Terms
16.2 Items: Building Blocks of Systems
16.3 Understanding Configuration Identification Semantics
16.4 Configuration Item (CI) Implementation
16.5 Developmental Configuration Baselines
16.6 Component Selection and Development
16.7 Vendor Product Semantics
16.8 Component Selection Methodology
16.9 Driving Issues that Influence COTS/NDI Selection
16.10 Chapter Summary
16.11 Chapter Exercises
16.12 References
Chapter 17 System Documentation Strategy
17.1 Definitions of Key Terms
17.2 Quality System and Engineering Data Records
17.3 System Design and Development Data
17.4 Data Accession List (DAL) and Data Criteria List (DCL)
17.5 SE and Development Documentation Sequencing
17.6 Documentation Levels of Formality
17.7 Export Control of Sensitive Data and Technology
17.8 System Documentation Issues
17.9 Chapter Summary
17.10 Chapter Exercises
17.11 References
Chapter 18 Technical Reviews Strategy
18.1 Definitions of Key Terms
18.2 Approach to this Chapter
18.3 Technical Reviews Overview
18.4 Conduct of Technical Reviews
18.5 Contract Review Requirements
18.6 In-Process Reviews (IPRs)
18.7 Contract Technical Reviews
18.8 Chapter Summary
18.9 Chapter Exercises
18.10 References
Chapter 19 System Specification Concepts
19.1 Definitions of Key Terms
19.2 What is a Specification?
19.3 Attributes of a Well-Defined Specification
19.4 Types of Specifications
19.5 Key Elements of a Specification
19.6 Specification Requirements
19.7 Chapter Summary
19.8 Chapter Exercises
19.9 References
Chapter 20 Specification Development Approaches
20.1 Definitions of Key Terms
20.2 Approach to this Chapter
20.3 Introduction to Specification Development
20.4 Specification Development Approaches
20.5 Special Topics
20.6 Specification Reviews
20.7 Chapter Summary
20.8 Chapter Exercises
20.9 Reference
Chapter 21 Requirements Derivation, Allocation, Flow Down, and Traceability
21.1 Definitions of Key Terms
21.2 Approach to this Chapter
21.3 Introduction to Requirements Derivation, Allocation Flowdown, & Traceability
21.4 Requirements Derivation Methods
21.5 Requirements Derivation and Allocation Across Entity Boundaries
21.6 Requirements Allocation
21.7 Requirements Traceability
21.8 Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
21.9 Chapter Summary
21.10 Chapter Exercises
21.11 References
Chapter 22 Requirements Statement Development
22.1 Definition of Key Terms
22.2 Approach to this Chapter
22.3 Introduction to Requirements Statement Development
22.4 Preparing the Requirement Statement
22.5 Selection of Requirement Verification Methods
22.6 Requirements Traceability and Verification Tools
22.7 Requirements Statement Development Guidelines
22.8 When Does a Requirement Become "Official"?
22.9 Chapter Summary
22.10 Chapter Exercises
22.11 References
Chapter 23 Specification Analysis
23.1 Definition of Key Terms
23.2 Analyzing Existing Specifications
23.3 Specification Assessment Checklist
23.4 Specification Analysis Methods
23.5 Specification Deficiencies Checklist
23.6 Resolution of Specification COI/CTI Issues
23.7 Requirements Compliance
23.8 Chapter Summary
23.9 Chapter Exercises
23.10 References
Chapter 24 User-Centered System Design (UCSD)
24.1 Definitions of Key Terms
24.2 Approach to this Chapter
24.3 Introduction to UCSD
24.4 Understanding Human Factors (HF) and Ergonomics
24.5 Situational Assessment: Areas of Concern
24.6 Complex System Development
24.7 SE HF and Ergonomics Actions
24.8 Chapter Summary
24.9 Chapter Exercises
24.10 References
Chapter 25 Engineering Standards of Units, Coordinate Systems, and Conventions
25.1 Definitions of Key Terms
25.2 Approach to this Chapter
25.3 Engineering Standards
25.4 Standards for Units, Weights, and Measures
25.5 Coordinate Reference Systems
25.6 Defining a System's Free Body Dynamics
25.7 Applying Engineering Standards and Conventions
25.8 Engineering Standards and Conventions Lessons Learned
25.9 Chapter Summary
25.10 Chapter Exercises
25.11 References
Chapter 26 System and Entity Architecture Development
26.1 Definitions of Key Terms
26.2 Approach to this Chapter
26.3 Introduction to System Architecture Development
26.4 Development of System Architectures
26.5 Advanced System Architecture Topics
26.6 Chapter Summary
26.7 Chapter Exercises
26.8 References
Chapter 27 System Interface Definition, Analysis, Design, and Control
27.1 Definitions of Key Terms
27.2 Approach to this Chapter
27.3 Interface Ownership, Work Products, and Control Concepts
27.4 Interface Definition Methodology
27.5 Interface Design- Advanced Topics
27.6 Interface Definition and Control Challenges and Solutions
27.7 Chapter Summary
27.8 Chapter Exercises
27.9 References
Chapter 28 System Integration, Test, and Evaluation (SITE)
28.1 Definitions of Key Terms
28.2 SITE Fundamentals
28.3 Key Elements of Site
28.4 Planning for Site
28.5 Establishing the Test Organization
28.6 Developing Test Cases (TCs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
28.7 Performing SITE Tasks
28.8 Common Integration and Test Challenges and Issues
28.9 Chapter Summary
28.10 Chapter Exercises
28.11 References
Chapter 29 System Deployment, OM&S, Retirement, and Disposal
29.1 Definitions of Key Terms
29.2 Approach to this Chapter
29.3 System Deployment Operations
29.4 System Operation, Maintenance, & Sustainment (OM&S)
29.5 System Retirement (Phase-Out) Operations
29.6 System Disposal Operations
29.7 Chapter Summary
29.8 Chapter Exercises
29.9 References
Part III Analytical Decision Support Practices
Chapter 30 Introduction to Analytical Decision Support
30.1 Definitions of Key Terms
30.2 What is Analytical Decision Support?
30.3 Attributes of Technical Decisions
30.4 Types of Engineering Analyses
30.5 System Performance Analysis and Evaluation
30.6 Statistical Influences on System Design
30.7 Chapter Summary
30.8 General Exercises
30.9 References
Chapter 31 System Performance Analysis, Budgets, and Safety Margins
31.1 Definitions of Key Terms
31.2 Performance "Design-To" Budgets and Safety Margins
31.3 Analyzing System Performance
31.4 Real-Time Control and Frame-Based Systems
31.5 System Performance Optimization
31.6 System Analysis Reporting
31.7 Chapter Summary
31.8 Chapter Exercises
31.9 References
Chapter 32 Trade Study Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
32.1 Definitions of Key Terms
32.2 Introduction to Multivariate Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
32.3 Chartering a Trade Study
32.4 Establishing the Trade Study Methodology
32.5 Trade Study Quantitative Approaches
32.6 Trade Study Utility or Scoring Functions
32.7 Sensitivity Analysis
32.8 Trade Study Reports (TSRs)
32.9 Trade Study Decision
32.10 Trade Study Risk Areas
32.11 Trade Study Lessons Learned
32.12 Chapter Summary
32.13 Chapter Exercises
32.14 References
Chapter 33 System Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
33.1 Definitions of Key Terms
33.2 Technical Decision-Making Aids
33.3 Simulation-Based Models
33.4 Application Examples of M&S
33.5 M&S Challenges and Issues
33.6 Chapter Summary
33.7 Chapter Exercises
33.8 References
Chapter 34 System Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA)
34.1 Definitions of Key Terms
34.2 Approach to this Chapter
34.3 System Reliability
34.4 Understanding System Maintainability
34.5 System Availability
34.6 Optimizing RMA Trade-Offs
34.7 Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
34.8 System RMA Challenges
34.9 Chapter Summary
34.10 Chapter Exercises
34.11 References
Epilog
Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix B INCOSE Handbook Traceability
Appendix C System Modeling Language (SysMLβ’) Constructs
Index
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