Systems Engineering: Uniting Disciplines for Holistic Solutions
Systems engineering is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary method that encompasses the entire lifecycle of a system, including its design, implementation, technical management, operations, and retirement. A "system" refers to a collection of interconnected elements that work together to fulfill a specific need. These elements comprise various components such as hardware, software, equipment, facilities, personnel, processes, and procedures, all essential for achieving the desired system-level outcomes. These system-level outcomes include a range of qualities, properties, characteristics, functions, behaviors, and performance measures. The true value of a system lies in the synergy and interconnections among its parts, as they contribute more collectively than…