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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

The Measurement Process

The aim of the Measurement Process is to define how different attributes of the Project will be identified and measured. The Process Content View for the Measurement Process is shown in the following diagram:

Figure 10.11: Process Content View for the Measurement Process

The diagram here shows the Process Content View for the Measurement Process from ISO 15288 and is visualized using a SysML block definition diagram.

The outcomes, represented by SysML properties, that are identified for this Process are described as follows:

  • Data analyzed: This outcome is concerned with ensuring that the data from the Measurements is understood.
  • Information item: This outcome is concerned with ensuring that all relevant information items that are to be measured are identified.
  • Information needs identified: This outcome is concerned with ensuring that the context for the Measurement Process is adequately captured and understood.
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