The needs identification state Session 1 (COSE Lesson 34)
This module covers the most critical state in the SDP which is not mentioned in many systems engineering texts and courses.
Content
- The critical applied systems engineering tasks which systems and software engineers must perform in the needs identification state if the project is to have any chance to succeed
- The concept of operations (CONOPS) model and why it is critical to successful system development.
- Introduction to modelling and simulation
- Their place in the systems life cycle
Notes
- 0601-1 The needs identification state Session 1 notes (Version 4.0.2)
Readings
- None
References
- 0650 Pre-Milestone A and Early-state Systems Engineering: – A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Acquisition (151 pages), 2008 http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12065 , accessed 19 February 2024
- 0651 An Enhanced Framework for the Management of Information Technology Projects, PPTO-TM-002 Project Plan Template, Chief Information Officer Branch, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat January 2000, https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2018/sct-tbs/BT53-9-2018-eng.pdf, accessed 19 February 2024
- 0652 Analysis of Alternatives Handbook, A Practical Guide to the Analysis of Alternatives, 4 August 2017, Office of Aerospace Studies, https://www.afacpo.com/AQDocs/AoAHandbook.pdf, accessed 19 February 2024
- 0653 Systems Engineering Plan Preparation Guide “Technical Planning for Mission Success”, Version 2.01, April 2008, Department of Defense