A comprehensive reference on the discipline and practice of systems engineering
Systems engineering practitioners provide a wide range of vital functions, conceiving, developing, and supporting complex engineered systems with many interacting elements.
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Systems Engineering Handbook describes the state-of-the-good-practice of systems engineering. The result is a comprehensive guide to systems engineering activities across any number of possible projects. From automotive to defense to healthcare to infrastructure, systems engineering practitioners are at the heart of any project built on complex systems.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook readers will
Elaboration on the key systems life cycle process described in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288; Chapters covering key systems engineering concepts, system life cycle processes and methods, tailoring and application considerations, systems engineering in practice, and more; and Appendices, including an N2 diagram of the systems engineering processes and a detailed topical index. The INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook isa vital reference for systems engineering practitioners and engineers in other disciplines looking to perform or understand the discipline of systems engineering.
Absolutely necessary reading material if you want to pass the INCOSE knowledge exam, but my god was it a struggle to get through. There is a LOT in here, and it is all very theoretical. Not a pleasure read. 2/5
That said, the book does not claim to be light reading material, and it does exactly what it sets up to do: go into details on the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Concepts, Models and Processes, Analyses and Methods, and describe tailoring and application considerations. Chapter 5 (SE in practice) adds little value in my opinion. In this regards, I have to give it a 4/5.