One of the key principles of Industry 4.0 is the implementation of vertical integration, which
considers the integration of information systems from different hierarchical levels in a …

As complexity increases, model-based approaches have become standard in the systems
engineering community. However, engineers from different domains approach the …

Requirements categorization is an inherent part of the requirements engineering activity.
Conventional approaches use a designer perspective (requirements organized according to …

The purpose of this paper is to describe a methodology that enables systems engineers or
program managers to formulate a system‐wide optimal development plan in order to …

There is a tremendous need to analyze system interoperability within Defense for both
government and industry. Part of this challenge is the need for a metric that can be used as a …

Prescriptive metrics have been widely accepted and used in engineering management to
assess the progress and success of engineering efforts. However, these types of metrics …

The integration of complex systems is an important aspect of systems engineering. This
paper defines six integration principles to consider when planning and executing system …

The lack of system-level maturity has led to the development of many processes and
methods for documenting, assessing, and resolving maturity and readiness. Yet, as the …

A collection of interacting systems, such as a fleet of military vehicles, can have a life-cycle
benefit from sharing interoperable modules. Defining the modules that maximize such …

Recent research on highly distributed control methods has produced a series of new
philosophies based on negotiation, which bring together process engineering with computer …