A Tailored Systems Engineering Framework for Science and Technology Projects

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Abstract:

As government becomes subject to a wider range of technology initiatives, science and technology ST research project leadership recognizes the need to incorporate more systems engineering SE rigor into their projects. The objective of this research is to develop a tailorable systems engineering framework for ST project planning, execution, assessment and transition. The key deliverable is an SE framework, implemented as an Excel application, for use by ST organizations. It includes a report with tailored methods based on programmatic discriminants. To develop this framework, a comprehensive understanding of SE principles is applied to several case studies across government and supporting industry-sponsored ST activities. The framework allows ST project leaders and engineers to customize a recommended set of SE processes, methods and tools for their specific project type, size, maturity, budget, and integration level.

Author(s):
Behm, Stephen M. ; Pitzer, J. B. ; White, Jane F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0131

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/GSE/ENV/09M-02
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*PROJECT MANAGEMENT, *RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, *SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, INTEGRATION, PLANNING, THESES, LEADERSHIP, POLICIES, CASE STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management
Keyword(s):
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
Report Date:
2009 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2009 Apr 15