systems engineering

Definition/Scope: (1) A process of defining the hardware and software architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements. (2 ) The preparation of an assembly of methods, procedures, or techniques united by regulated interaction to form an organized whole.

Used For:

system engineering

Broader Terms:

engineering
system analysis

Narrower Terms:

bionics
dynamic programming
object oriented methods (computer science)
reverse engineering
software engineering
systems integration
systems migration
weapon system

Related Terms:

automation
computer software
computer systems
Ground Systems Integration
operations research
simulation exercises
systems architecture