1st Edition
Systems Engineering and Architecting Creating Formal Requirements
Motivation, Objective, Definitions and Approach
Motivations and Objective
Definitions
Approach
Summary
Appendix: Mathematica in Brief
Model Systems and Architecture Behavior
Model Systems and Architectures Using Diagrams
Model Systems and Architecture Using Mathematics
Mathematically Model Uncertainty
Monitoring System or Architecture Technical Performance Measures
Modeling Heuristics
Make Decisions
Make Good Decisions
Make Good Decisions by Specific Means
Decision Heuristics
Appendix: Results of Testing Mathematica’s Parameter Optimization Routines
Appendix: Data for Fuzzy Logic Controller for Rocket
Establish Natural Language Requirements
Define Three Types of Natural Language Requirements: Functional, Performance, and Sought
Write Good Natural Language Requirements
Reduce Ambiguities in the Natural Language Requirement Statement
Determine the Natural Language Requirements
Maintain a Natural Language Requirement Database
Verify Requirements are Complied With
Measure Requirements Volatility
Requirements Heuristics
Improve an Organization’s Ability to Do Systems Engineering and Architecting
Measure Systems Engineering or Architecting Progress
Improve Processes Used
Improve Process Product Quality
Improve Efficiency
Use Surveys to Determine What Is Most Urgent to Improve at Any Point in a Program
Appendix: System Engineering Effectiveness Survey
Appendix: Architecting Effectiveness Survey
Chapters include references.
Biography
Laurence Bellagamba was director of engineering for Rockwell International, Northrop Grumman, and TASC. He has led systems engineering or architecting efforts for the Space Shuttle Program, Shuttle-C, Global Positioning System, Anti-satellite System, Ground Based Missile Defense, Airborne Laser, Space Based Laser, and Space Control Architecture Development. He was awarded the NASA Certificate of Appreciation. He received BSAE, MS, and PhD degrees from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University.
