Systems Engineering: Overview Flashcards
What is System Lifecycle Management in systems engineering?
The management of a system from conception through to decommissioning, ensuring all phases are planned and managed efficiently.
What are the key phases of the system lifecycle?
Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Integration and Testing, Operation and Maintenance, Decommissioning.
Why is Requirements Engineering important in systems engineering?
It ensures that all system needs and objectives are clearly defined, forming the foundation for design and validation.
What are the steps in Requirements Engineering?
Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Specification, Requirements Verification.
What is the role of System Architecture in systems engineering?
It defines the conceptual and physical layout of the system and ensures different components interact effectively.
What is Functional Decomposition in system design?
The process of breaking down the system into smaller subsystems and functions.
Why is Systems Integration important?
It ensures that all components work together cohesively as part of a larger system.
What are the challenges of Systems Integration?
Managing compatibility between components, handling interfaces, and ensuring smooth communication between subsystems.
What is the purpose of Modeling and Simulation in systems engineering?
To analyze system behavior and performance before implementation, identifying potential issues early.
What are key tools used for Modeling and Simulation?
System modeling tools like MATLAB and Simulink, as well as Digital Twins for real-time analysis.
What is the difference between Verification and Validation in systems engineering?
Verification ensures the system is built correctly, while Validation ensures it meets the needs of stakeholders.
What are some common techniques used in Verification and Validation?
Testing and Prototyping are commonly used to verify and validate systems.
What is Risk Management in systems engineering?
The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the system lifecycle.
What is the process of Risk Management?
Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Monitoring.
What is Human Systems Integration (HSI) in systems engineering?
The practice of designing systems with the users in mind, considering human capabilities and limitations.
Why is Human Systems Integration important?
It ensures the system is user-friendly, safe, and effective for human operators.
What is Configuration Management in systems engineering?
The process of managing changes to the system design, documentation, and requirements.
What are the elements of Configuration Management?
Version Control and Change Control.
What does Sustainability and Lifecycle Support mean in systems engineering?
Ensuring the long-term viability, maintainability, and sustainability of a system.
How has systems engineering evolved from the 1940s to the present?
It has evolved from military and aerospace origins to a multidisciplinary field involving software-driven systems and sustainability.
What is Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?
An approach that uses digital models to represent all aspects of system design, analysis, and testing.
What is the future role of Digital Twins in systems engineering?
Digital Twins are virtual models of physical systems that allow real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
How is Artificial Intelligence integrated into systems engineering?
AI is used to optimize system design, improve decision-making, and manage complexity in real time.
What role does sustainability play in future systems engineering?
Future systems will be designed to minimize environmental impact, with closed-loop lifecycle management and renewable resources.
