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Systems Engineering Demystified, Second Edition - Second Edition

By : Jon Holt
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Book Image

Systems Engineering Demystified, Second Edition - Second Edition

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By: Jon Holt

Overview of this book

Systems engineering helps in developing and describing complex systems. Written by an internationally-recognized systems engineering expert, this updated edition provides insight into elements to consider when designing a complex system that is robust and successful. The latest edition covers the new approaches of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its deployment techniques using the Trinity approach. You will learn about the system engineering life cycle and processes to implement. Effective systems can be built only when the system is designed with close attention to detail, meaning each aspect of the system is recognized and understood before the system is built. The book explains in great detail, different system models and visualization techniques, with a focus on SysML, to help you visualize a system in the design phase. You will also learn various verification and validation techniques to ensure your system design is ready to be implemented. The book ends with key management processes, systems engineering best practices, and guidelines, with a new section on effective approaches based on the author’s impressive 30 years of experience in the field. By the end of this systems engineering book, you'll be able to apply modern model-based systems engineering techniques to your own systems and projects.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Part I: Introduction to Systems Engineering
4
Part II: Systems Engineering Concepts
8
Part III: Systems Engineering Techniques
14
Part IV: Next Steps
18
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19
Index

Self-assessment tasks

  1. Revisit the Ontology Definition View in Figure 7.3 and consider how this applies to your organization. Change, where necessary, the different types of System Element to reflect your organizational Needs.
  2. Think about the term “Function” and what it means to you in your organization. Update the Ontology to reflect your specific interpretation of this term. Relate it to both the design-related terms that were used in this chapter and the Needs-related terms that were used in Chapter 6, Needs and Requirements.
  3. Compare and contrast the two different ways to visualize the allocation of Functions in Figure 7.11 and Figure 7.12. Which do you prefer, and why?
  4. There is an inconsistency between what is shown in Figure 7.14 and the Ontology shown in Figure 7.3. Identify this inconsistency and correct it on the Ontology.
  5. Add to the Viewpoint Relationship View in Figure 7.24 to include any other Perspectives that you feel may be...