Systems Engineering in the Information Age: The Challenge of Mega-Systems

Systems Engineering in the Information Age: The Challenge of Mega-Systems
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Total Pages: 24
Release: 2004
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As it makes the transition from the industrial age to the information age, the Department of Defense, like other government agencies and indeed like the global business community as a whole, is moving aggressively to leverage and capitalize on advances in information technologies. The result is a clear trend away from stand-alone component systems to ones that are richly interconnected and increasingly interdependent. We call these mega-systems. This paper focuses on the engineering of this class of systems which is characterized by increasing scale, the nature and pace of change of the technologies involved, the complexity of system interactions and, perhaps most important, the fact that a single organization rarely owns and has complete control over the mega-system. We hypothesize that engineering these mega-systems is inherently different from engineering large-scale but essentially well-bounded monolithic systems. We develop a framework to understand the differences between well-bounded systems and this new class of systems. On the basis of these insights, we propose an approach to engineering mega-systems that emphasizes experimentation over rigorous requirements definition and continuous evolution over a "grand design."

Engineering Mega-Systems

Engineering Mega-Systems
Author: Renee Stevens
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420076671

With their ability to cross traditional boundaries and achieve a level of functionality greater than their component elements, mega-systems have helped corporations and government organizations around the world resolve complex challenges that they otherwise couldn't address with stand-alone systems. Engineering Mega-Systems: The Challenge of System

Contemporary Issues in Systems Science and Engineering

Contemporary Issues in Systems Science and Engineering
Author: MengChu Zhou
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118271866

Various systems science and engineering disciplines are covered and challenging new research issues in these disciplines are revealed. They will be extremely valuable for the readers to search for some new research directions and problems. Chapters are contributed by world-renowned systems engineers Chapters include discussions and conclusions Readers can grasp each event holistically without having professional expertise in the field

Systems Science for Engineers and Scholars

Systems Science for Engineers and Scholars
Author: Avner Engel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2024-02-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 139421166X

Systems Science for Engineers and Scholars Brings a powerful toolkit to bear on engineering and scientific endeavors. This book describes the fundamental principles of systems science so engineers and other scholars can put them into practical use at work and in their personal lives. Systems science aims to determine systemic similarities among different disciplines and to develop applicable solutions in many fields of inquiry. Systems Science for Engineers and Scholars readers will discover: Ten systems science principles that open engineers’ and scholars’ horizons to practical insights related to their areas of interest A methodology for designing holistic systems that exhibit resilient behavior to overcome systems’ context uncertainties The most critical current dilemma of humankind—the global environment and energy crises, as well as a systemic, no-nonsense action plan to deal with these issues Independent articles describing how engineers and scholars can utilize systems science creatively in (1) engineering and systemic psychology; (2) delivering value and resolving conflicts; (3) multi-objective, multi-agent decision-making; (4) systems engineering using category theory; (5) holistic risk management using systems of systems failures methodology; and (6) systemic accident and mishap analysis Systems Science for Engineers and Scholars contains a broad spectrum of insights as well as an extensive set of examples and graphics that make it ideal for professionals and students interested in a holistic, systems-oriented approach.

Recent Research in Control Engineering and Decision Making

Recent Research in Control Engineering and Decision Making
Author: Olga Dolinina
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 771
Release: 2019-01-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030120724

This book constitutes the full papers and short monographs developed on the base of the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technologies: Information and Communication Technologies for Research and Industry (ICIT-2019), held in Saratov, Russia in February 2019. The book brings accepted papers which present new approaches and methods of solving problems in the sphere of control engineering and decision making for the various fields of studies: industry and research, ontology-based data simulation, smart city technologies, theory and use of digital signal processing, cognitive systems, robotics, cybernetics, automation control theory, image recognition technologies, and computer vision. Particular emphasis is laid on modern trends, new approaches, algorithms and methods in selected fields of interest. The presented papers were accepted after careful reviews made by at least three independent reviewers in a double-blind way. The acceptance level was about 60%. The chapters are organized thematically in several areas within the following tracks: • Models, Methods & Approaches in Decision Making Systems • Mathematical Modelling for Industry & Research • Smart City Technologies The conference is focused on development and globalization of information and communication technologies (ICT), methods of control engineering and decision making along with innovations and networking, ICT for sustainable development and technological change, and global challenges. Moreover, the ICIT-2019 served as a discussion area for the actual above-mentioned topics. The editors believe that the readers will find the proceedings interesting and useful for their own research work.

Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering

Architecture and Principles of Systems Engineering
Author: Charles Dickerson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420072544

The rapid evolution of technical capabilities in the systems engineering (SE) community requires constant clarification of how to answer the following questions: What is Systems Architecture? How does it relate to Systems Engineering? What is the role of a Systems Architect? How should Systems Architecture be practiced?A perpetual reassessment of c

Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering

Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering
Author: Alex Gorod
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 799
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1466502401

Suitable as a reference for industry practitioners and as a textbook for classroom use, Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering provides a clear understanding of the principles and practice of system of systems engineering (SoSE), enterprise systems engineering (ESE), and complex systems engineering (C

Model-oriented Systems Engineering Science

Model-oriented Systems Engineering Science
Author: Duane W. Hybertson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420072528

Systems engineering (SE) is experiencing a significant expansion that encompasses increasingly complex systems. However, a common body of knowledge on how to apply complex systems engineering (CSE) has yet to be developed. A combination of people and other autonomous agents, crossing organization boundaries and continually changing, these hybrid sy

Enterprise Dynamics Sourcebook

Enterprise Dynamics Sourcebook
Author: Kenneth C. Hoffman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2013-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420082574

Rapidly changing market, technological, and organizational environments are forcing government and private sector enterprises to improve services and transform processes. Employing a case study approach, the Enterprise Dynamics Sourcebook presents frameworks and analytical models of the enterprise as a complex system to improve your understanding o

Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management

Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management
Author: Alex Gorod
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2019-10-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0429591225

This book enhances learning about complex project management principles and practices through the introduction and discussion of a portfolio of tools presented as an evolving toolbox. Throughout the book, industry practitioners examine the toolsets that are part of the toolbox to develop a broader understanding of complex project management challenges and the available tools to address them. This approach establishes a dynamic, structured platform for a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the modern, rapidly changing, multifaceted business environment to teach the next generation of project managers to successfully cope with the ever increasing complexity of the 21st century.