System Perspective for MBSE — Lesson 1

This lesson begins with a systems perspective, covering how engineering systems interact with their environment and encompass hardware, software, people, data, and procedures. The black box view is introduced, focusing on external interactions, and the white box view is covered, exposing internal workings. Traditional system engineering documentation, such as system-level specifications and interface control documents, is discussed along with the challenge of matching different documentation. The lesson also emphasizes the role of systems engineering in achieving holistic objectives, balancing needs, managing complexity, and addressing risk through practices like flow-down and flow-up approaches.

Lecture

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Video Highlights

00:09 — Definition of a system

03:00 — Systems engineering value statement

04:38 — Systems engineering practice

05:56 — Understanding multidisciplinary role of system engineer