Complex systems engineering : theory and practice

Complex Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice represents state-of-the-art thought leadership on system complexity for aerospace and aviation, where breakthrough paradigms and strategies are sorely needed. The costs and consequences of current knowledge and practice gaps are substantial. In short,...

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Other Authors Flumerfelt, Shannon (Editor), Schwartz, Katherine G. (Editor), Mavris, Dimitri (Editor), Briceno, Simon (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, [2019]
SeriesProgress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 256.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781624105654
1624105653
9781624105647
1624105645
Physical Description1 online resource (xviii, 282 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Preface : mastering system complexity / Shannon Flumerfelt, Katie Gatian Schwartz, Dimitri Mavris, Simon Briceno
  • Introduction : the funny thing about systems engineering / David R. Maroney
  • Chapter 1. Systems thinking for complexity in aerospace / Dianne De Turris and Adipratnia Asmady
  • Chapter 2. The complexity leverage in human system management / Shannon Flumerfelt
  • Chapter 3. Challenges in modeling of stakeholders in systems engineering : from end users to designers, individuals to groups / Bryan Mesmer
  • Chapter 4. Incremental and agile development of aerospace systems : a comparative analysis framework and source list / William D. Schindel
  • Chapter 5. Addressing the complexity challenge with adaptive verification and validation / Wilson N. Felder
  • Chapter 6. Hopes, dreams, and challenges of digital Nirvana : the state of the art and the art of the possible in digital twin and digital thread / Col. Timothy D. West
  • Chapter 7. Virtually intelligent product systems : digital and physical twins / Michael W. Grieves
  • Chapter 8. Cybersecurity as a complex adaptive systems problem / Jimmie McEver, James Vasatka, Russ Syphert, Timothy D. West and Zina Ben Miled
  • Chapter 9. Use of concurrent engineering centers as a tool for life cycle governance of complex system design, development, test, and operations / Wilson N. Felder
  • Chapter 10. Learning to master complexity through aerospace capstone design and senior technical electives with enhanced complex aerospace systems engineering content / John Valasek
  • Chapter 11. Complex aerospace systems engineering education / Armand J. Chaput.