Introduction
Intended Users of this Book
Definition of Systems Engineering
SE and Concurrent Engineering
SE Process Benefits
Applications of the SE Process
Key Elements of Systems Engineering
Key Issues of Systems Engineering
SE Process Tailoring
Key Questions of Systems Engineering
The Ideal Systems Engineer
Systems Concepts
Systems Terminology
System Hierarchy
Product Development
Various Uses for the Building Block Structure
The Nature of Requirements
Process Concepts
Relationship Between Process and Tools
The PMTE Paradigm
PMTE Element Definitions
Distinction Between Process and Methods
Systems Engineering Development Environment (SEDE)
Mapping PMTE Relationships
Roles of Technology and People
Implications for Management
Systems Engineering Process Overview
SE Process Roles
Systems Engineering Process
Systems Engineering Process Elements
Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
Systems Engineering Master Schedule (SEMS) and Systems Engineering Detailed Schedule (SEDS)
Other Aspects of Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Process Details
Process Tailoring
Graphical Notation
Process Inputs and Outputs
Activity Inputs and Outputs
Systems Engineering Management Subprocess
SE Planning Activity
SE Control and Integration Activity
Requirements and Architecture Definition Subprocess
Requirements Analysis Activity
Functional Analysis/Allocation Activity
Synthesis Activity
System Analysis and Optimization Activity
Requirements and Architecture Documentation Activity
System Integration and Verification (SI&V) Subprocess
SI&V Planning Activity
SI&V Development Activity
SI&V Execution Activity
Process Tailoring
Tailoring Considerations
General Guidance
In-Depth Considerations
SEMP Tailoring
Specialty Engineering and Functional Discipline Tasks
Tailoring Documentation
Systems Engineering Process Suppo