'The ideal introduction to the engineering design of systems—now in a new edition

The Engineering Design of Systems, Second Edition compiles a wealth of information from diverse sources to provide a unique, one-stop reference to current methods for systems engineering. It takes a model-based approach to key systems engineering design activities and introduces methods and models used in the real world. Features new to this edition include:

• The addition of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) to several of the chapters, as well as the introduction of new terminology

• Additional material on partitioning functions and components

• More descriptive material on usage scenarios based on literature from use case development

• Updated homework assignments

• The software product CORE (from Vitech Corporation) is used to generate the traditional SE figures and the software product MagicDraw UML with SysML plugins (from No Magic, Inc.) is used for the SysML figures

This book is designed to be an introductory reference and textbook for pro-fessionals and students in systems engineering. It is also useful in related courses in engineering programs that emphasize design methods and models. '

Die Anwendung von Modellen und Methoden beim Design ingenieurtechnischer Systeme steht im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches. Anhand einer Reihe gut durchdrungener Systeme lernt der Student, mit Modellierungsmethoden zu experimentieren und realistische Modelle selbst zu erstellen. Praxisorientierte Übungsaufgaben, eine Fallstudie, ein begleitender ftp-Server sowie ein Anleitungsheft für Lehrkräfte ergänzen den Text. (09/99)

The Engineering Design of Systems compiles a wealth of information from diverse sources, providing a unique, one-stop reference of current methods and models for systems engineering. This updated edition features important new information on Systems Modeling Language (SysML), more descriptive material on usage scenarios based on literature from use case development, updated homework assignments, and use of the software product CORE to generate the SysML figures. This book serves as an excellent introductory reference suitable for students and professionals alike.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 443-455) and index.

'Dennis M. Buede, PhD, has over thirty years of experience in both the theoretical development and engineering application of systems engineering and decision-support technologies. Dr. Buede has applied systems engineering methods throughout the federal government. He is a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering.'

INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW, AND BASIC KNOWLEDGE.

Introduction to Systems Engineering.

Overview of the Systems Engineering Design Process.

Modeling and Process Modeling.

Discrete Mathematics: Sets, Relations and Functions.

Graphs and Directed Graphs (Digraphs).

DESIGN AND INTEGRATION TOPICS.

Requirements and Defining the Design Problem.

Functional Architecture Development.

Physical Architecture Development.

Operational Architecture Development.

Interface Design.

Integration and Qualification.

SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS.

Graphical Modeling Techniques.

Decision Analysis for Design Trades.

Appendices.

Glossary.

References.