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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
Other Books You May Enjoy
19
Index

Introducing SAFe

SAFe is an approach that supports both lean and agile approaches to development. The difference between these concepts is the following:

  • A lean approach is one where the emphasis is on making delivery more efficient by managing and controlling the workflow. Lean was initially developed and deployed in the manufacturing sector by Toyota.
  • An agile approach is one where the emphasis is on working in collaborative teams to develop and deliver a Product in an incremental manner. An agile approach is intended to allow businesses to quickly adapt and respond to emerging competitive threats. Agile was initially developed as a way to develop software-based Systems, although this has now been broadened to include business- and System-oriented applications.

The SAFe approach embraces both of these concepts and is aimed at improving the way that businesses operate; it is claimed that SAFe helps to sustain and also drive faster time-to-market rates, has...