System Engineering Analysis, Design, and Development: Concepts, Principles, and Practices (Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management)

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Praise for the first edition: "This excellent text will be useful to every system engineer (SE) regardless of the domain. It covers ALL relevant SE material and does so in a very clear, methodical fashion. The breadth and depth of the author's presentation of SE principles and practices is outstanding." —Philip Allen This textbook presents a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to System Engineering analysis, design, and development via an integrated set of concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies. The methods presented in this text apply to any type of human system -- small, medium, and large organizational systems and system development projects delivering engineered systems or services across multiple business sectors such as medical, transportation, financial, educational, governmental, aerospace and defense, utilities, political, and charity, among others. Provides a common focal point for “bridging the gap” between and unifying System Users, System Acquirers, multi-discipline System Engineering, and Project, Functional, and Executive Management education, knowledge, and decision-making for developing systems, products, or servicesEach chapter provides definitions of key terms, guiding principles, examples, author’s notes, real-world examples, and exercises, which highlight and reinforce key SE&D concepts and practicesAddresses concepts employed in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Driven Design (MDD), Unified Modeling Language (UMLTM) / Systems Modeling Language (SysMLTM), and Agile/Spiral/V-Model Development such as user needs, stories, and use cases analysis; specification development; system architecture development; User-Centric System Design (UCSD); interface definition & control; system integration & test; and Verification & Validation (V&V)Highlights/introduces a new 21st Century Systems Engineering & Development (SE&D) paradigm that is easy to understand and implement.Provides practices that are critical staging points for technical decision making such as Technical Strategy Development; Life Cycle requirements; Phases, Modes, & States; SE Process; Requirements Derivation; System Architecture Development, User-Centric System Design (UCSD); Engineering Standards, Coordinate Systems, and Conventions; et al. Thoroughly illustrated, with end-of-chapter exercises and numerous case studies and examples, Systems Engineering Analysis, Design, and Development, Second Edition is a primary textbook for multi-discipline, engineering, system analysis, and project management undergraduate/graduate level students and a valuable reference for professionals. Cover Series Page 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 (SysML™) Constructs Index Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management EULA