Table of Contents
2nd Edition Textbook Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION - HOW TO USE THIS TEXT
- 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 Exercises
- 1.11 References
- 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 Exercises
- 2.10 References
PART I SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS CONCEPTS
- 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 Exercises
- 3.12 References
- 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
- 4.7 Exercises
- 4.8 References
- 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 Exercises
- 5.10 References
- 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 Exercises
- 6.7 References
- 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 Exercises
- 7.11 References
- 8 System Levels of Abstraction, Semantics, and Elements
- 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 Exercises
- 8.9 References
- 9 Architectural Frameworks of the SOI and Its Operating Environment
- 9.1 Definitions of Key Terms
- 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. Exercises, and References
- 9.9 Chapter Exercises
- 9.10 References
- 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 243
- 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
1 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
APPENDICES
Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix B INCOSE Handbook Traceability
Appendix C System Modeling Language (SysML™) Constructs