The overall organization of this text is described in the Preface. This chapter establishes some of the basic premises that are expanded throughout the book. Basic terms explained in this chapter are the foundation for following definitions. Key sys-tems engineering ideas and viewpoints are pre-sented, starting with a definition of a system.

Simply stated, a system is an integrated composite of people, products, and processes that provide a capability to satisfy a stated need or objective.

Baselines Life Cycle Planning Systems Engineering Management Systems Engineering Process Integrated Teaming Life Cycle Integration

tracking requirements flow through the design effort, and • Life cycle integration that involves customers in the design process and ensures that the system developed is viable throughout its life. Each one of these activities is necessary to achieve proper management of a development effort. Phas-ing has two major purposes: it controls the design ...