Open Systems and the Systems Engineering Process

Abstract

The point of open systems acquisitions is to ensure that we obtain the most effective weapon systems possible; systems that are affordable, accommodate changing technology, and promote multiple sources of supply. Establishing a disciplined systems engineering approach is essential to achieving this goal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372015

Entities

People

  • Arvid G. Larson
  • Michael Hanratty
  • Robert H. Lightsey

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Commerce
  • Complex Systems
  • Configuration Management
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Open System Architecture
  • Standards
  • Systems Approach
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Economics
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Software Engineering