Introduction to Systems Engineering by Andrew P. Sage, James ... - 9780471027669

Introduction to Systems EngineeringAuthor(s): Andrew P. Sage, James E. Armstrong\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-Interscience\nISBN-13: 9780471027669, 978-0471027669\nSynopsis\nAn easy-to-use, comprehensive guide to systems engineeringmethods.\n Systems engineering (SE), or the engineering of large-scalesystems, is key to achieving reliable, efficient, cost-effectiveproducts and services in diverse fields, including communicationand network systems, software engineering, information systems,manufacturing, command and control, and defense systems acquisitionand procurement. This book offers a unique introduction to theworld of systems engineering, focusing on analysis andproblem-solving techniques that can be applied throughout the lifecycle of product systems and service systems. While the authorsprovide a framework for the functional levels involved in systemsengineering processes and system management, the bulk of thediscussions