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Fundamentals of Systems Engineering at NASA
Author(s) -
Chamberlain Robert G.,
Shishko Robert
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1991.tb01478.x
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , systems engineering , process systems , engineering , constructive , process (computing) , computer science , geology , paleontology , process engineering , operating system
The fundamental concepts and process of systems engineering as they apply in the context of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are described. In particular: Systems and systems engineering are defined, and the objectives of systems engineering are discussed. The doctrine of successive refinement is presented, and the associated spiral model of the systems engineering process is described. The various phases of the project cycle for major systems acquired by NASA are examined. This paper is based on material being prepared for the first draft of the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook . Consequently, the authors are seeking constructive criticism.