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9.2.1 Transforming systems engineering from a cargocult to a rigorous evidence‐based profession: Empirical research into the foundations of ISO 15288 and ISO 26702
Author(s) -
Sparrius Ad
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2011.tb01268.x
Subject(s) - foundation (evidence) , standardization , de facto , system of systems engineering , engineering , systems engineering , engineering ethics , engineering management , computer science , systems design , political science , law , operating system
System engineering is becoming a standards‐driven profession, with an increasing number of ISO standards de facto documenting the body of system engineering knowledge. However, the hard evidence to back up those standardization efforts is lacking. Few, if any, controlled experiments have been conducted. For instance, if a new aircraft were to use a novel new material, it would be reasonable to assume that the strength of that material had been carefully determined by rigorous experiments. System engineering has not been subjected to similar engineering practices. System engineering needs robust research to provide a solid foundation for it, but unfortunately such research is sadly lacking. This paper will identify the foundation of system engineering and determine whether or not it is evidence‐based and backed up by serious research. It will also identify some outlines for system engineering research.