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For courses in engineering and technical management System architecture is the study of early decision making in complex systems. This text teaches how to capture experience and analysis about early system decisions, and how to choose architectures that meet stakeholder needs, integrate easily, and evolve flexibly. With case studies written by leading practitioners, from hybrid cars to communications networks to aircraft, this text showcases the science and art of system architecture.

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Author:   Bruce Cameron ,  Edward Crawley ,  Daniel Selva
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   Global ed
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.728kg
ISBN:  

9781292110844

ISBN 10:   1292110848
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   10 December 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: SYSTEM THINKING 1. Introduction to System Architecture 2. System Thinking 3. Thinking about Complex Systems PART 2: ANALYSIS OF SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 4. Form 5. Function 6. System Architecture 7. Solution-Neutral Function and Concepts 8. From Concept to Architecture PART 3: CREATING SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 9. The Role of the Architect 10. Upstream and Downstream Influences on System Architecture 11. Translating Needs into Goals 12. Applying Creativity to Generating a Concept 13. Decomposition as a Tool for Managing Complexity PART 4: ARCHITECTURE AS DECISIONS 14. System Architecture as a Decision-Making Process 15. Reasoning about Architectural Tradespaces 16. Formulating and Solving System Architecture Optimization Problems Appendices Chapter Problems Index

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