Methods for Integrating Dynamic Requirements and Emerging Technologies
Abstract
Engineering involves designing solutions to meet the needs of markets or missions. Organizations would like to have the flexibility and agility to address both uncertain needs and uncertain technologies for meeting these needs. This chapter presents and illustrates a decision framework that enables flexibility and agility, and provides guidance on when to pursue optimal, highly integrated solutions, and when to hedge investments. We consider how uncertainties arise, contrasting the automotive and defense domains. We propose an approach to managing uncertainties. We consider how to represent alternative solutions and project the value of each alternative, including how market or mission requirements can be translated into system requirements. A detailed case study focuses on designing a portfolio of autonomous vehicle platforms for enhancing the mobility of disabled and older adults.
Leads
William B. Rouse
Georgetown University
Dinesh Verma
Stevens Institute Of Technology
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