A Methodology for Evaluating Systems Engineering and an Approach for Exploring Its Effectiveness - Demonstrated with Case Studies of Recent Aircraft Development Efforts.
Abstract
This thesis proposes a methodology for measuring the extent to which basic systems engineering principles and practices are followed during a system development effort, as well as for measuring other characteristics of the system development process, in attempts to relate the success of the development effort to the degree of systems engineering. The approach enables the evaluation and rating of case studies, regardless of system type or size, based on figures of merit and rating criteria developed for each of five characteristics of the system development process as modeled. The scoring methodology is demonstrated using six case studies of recent commercial and military aircraft development programs, including the Boeing 777, Lockheed F-117, Northrop B-2, McDonnell Douglas C-17, Learjet Model 60, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. The primary purpose for conducting this effort is to provide a tool to enhance systems engineering understanding and education. (AN)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA294647
Entities
People
- Jay A. Moody
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology