Accession Number:

ADA564426

Title:

Systems Engineering Applications for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Projects

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Personal Author(s):

• O'Connell, Phillip J.

Report Date:

2012-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

110.0

Abstract:

This research defined Systems Engineering applications for Small Business Innovative Research SBIR projects and answered five research questions addressing the essential elements and application of SE processes within the SBIR community. The research identified that current DoD and Air Force SE Policy do not specifically address SBIR projects. This research identified the need to tailor a SE approach for SBIR projects as overarching policy is not applicable in all cases. The culmination of this effort defined the current SE tasks applicable for the SBIR community.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
• *PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• *SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
• COMMERCE
• COMMUNITIES
• POLICIES
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE