https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/ 2026-07-17T22:03:43+00:00 https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/ https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=2024-03-23_side_discussion&rev=1784307331&do=diff Bruce Here's the short description of my perspective on science and engineering * Science is a knowledge building discipline that investigates naturally existing/occurring phenomena. * Applied science uses principles of science to develop technology and techniques. text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=architecting&rev=1784307331&do=diff References to improve the practice of architecting. Probably organize sections by driving questions. Recover pointers and quotes from discord server and elsewhere. How to Link System Architecture with Software Architecture ? Architecture Heuristics text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=channel_guide&rev=1784307331&do=diff References to topics in #beginners Modeling Discord These books are useful in getting start with modelling: Sparx EA, CATIA No Magic Products, IBM Rhapsody, Capella Simple-for-Beginners-Series Discord The SEBoK is a good reference for some aspects of.model definitions, characteristics, types, etc. text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=contributing_hints&rev=1784307331&do=diff Contributing Hints The long form editing help is at syntax. Add to this list if you find things that help. Things that are just good to know to start are: * To title a page use 5 “=” to get larger text: ===== “title” ===== * use two back slashes to get a forced new line text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=early_stage_research_development_esrd&rev=1784307331&do=diff notes on the practice and tailoring of Systems Engineering for Early Stage Research and Development (TRL 1 - 5). Life cycle models Considerations References text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=generic_engineered_system_life_cycle&rev=1784307331&do=diff Generic Engineered System Life Cycle originator: Bruce Lerner Observations and discussions (some specifically with <Prof Joe>) had me thinking about how we can claim to be a single discipline if we cannot describe what we do in a clear, consistent, agreed upon format. I am investigating a model consisting of a set of text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=initial_discussion_2023-07-14&rev=1784307331&do=diff I offered to provide some notes based on my memory of what we discussed on 2023-07-14. Here are the topics I captured: * we need a Logo * How to manage cross-application community? (alexander) * Provide a consolidated event calendar * Create a youtube channel for capturing events and sharing text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=introduction&rev=1784307331&do=diff I also have been thinking about the way that systems engineers promote themselves, often with what I perceive as an overly important role. To stay focused on a realistic standing, I've taken a broadly holistic view (because “systems engineer”) and found this: text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=links_to_discord_discussions&rev=1784307331&do=diff Links to Discord discusions * 2023-08-10: lifecycle of creating useful things * 2023-10-22: Comments of SoI and context * 2023-11-08: Comment on specialization in the life cycle * 2023-12-25: Standards referenced * 2024-02-10: What is a 'document' (/documentation)? * 2024-02-16: Reference to SE Handbook * 2024-03-06: Hitchins rant/so-long article followed by discussion text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=mbse_tool_selection_questions&rev=1784307331&do=diff MBSE Tool Selection Questions / Smart MBSE Tool Repository What answers do you need to select the right tool for your organization, program or project? We are collecting the questions with some rationale for WHY they have been found important so you can decide WHEN they are important. As the number of questions grow, we will reorganize this section. text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=one_word_to_unite_them_all&rev=1784307331&do=diff One Word to Unite Them All The goal is to develop a definition for 'system' that could used by the full range of “system” disciplines: Systems Science, Applied Systems Science and Systems Engineering across the major system types: natural, social and engineered. text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=role_of_systems_engineering&rev=1784307331&do=diff This consolidation was prompted by discussion in the #Theory channel somewhere around (<https://discord.com/channels/953992031137574962/970936201106305024/1215773769587757056>) that indicated varying definitions of Systems Engineering and intermingled with people-in-the-system. A 2024-03-23 side discussion on this topic between Bruce (webrangerl) and Sergey (sergeyto) with a resulting question posted to the Discord ( text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=stab_at_some_comparison&rev=1784307331&do=diff Joe and my first comparison looked at the comparison originating in 15288. I see a few things here: * Some impactful activities happen outside the described stages * Terminology is not consistent * if page size of the stage is important, these are also inconsistent text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=stage_descriptions&rev=1784307331&do=diff Stage Desctiptions Working back from the end-of-life for a product, I propose these necessary deliverables for the product life cycle. Retirement - Manage waste debt < 2024-02-29 Shirley Tseng pushed me to consider long term debt issues > * text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1784307331&do=diff This wiki is a companion to the Systems Engineering Professionals Discord Server. It is meant to provide navigation, explanation, longer form content and collaboration to the SyE Professionals community. Here is an index to our major topics and some text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=sye_professional_community_planning_index&rev=1784307331&do=diff This section of the wiki is for planners of the SyE Professional Community. This discussion started at (what I like to call) the Systems Engineering Professional Salon on 2023-07-14. * Initial Discussion 2023-07-14 text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=sye-prof_community_building&rev=1784307331&do=diff I set up this topic for those of us interested in growing and extending this community. With a small group, I expect that the wiki can provide a working environment. If we need a more formal Forum, we can set one up or use Discord for discussion and this wiki for text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=systems_engineering_history&rev=1784307331&do=diff The page goal is to collect references to papers, books and other historical studies and/or artifacts that allow to establish a multi-dimensional picture of the emergence of the practice and understanding of Systems Engineering. Some dimensions of interest: text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=theory&rev=1784307331&do=diff Collection of items related with theory. Definitions, discussions, etc. ---------- What is Systems Engineering? What is Engineering? text/html 2026-07-17T16:55:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://sye-prof.net/docuwiki/doku.php?id=timelines&rev=1784307331&do=diff Timelines Here's one to start the conversation: Let's gather some data to generate a better one: Date(s) People-Things-Concepts 1873-08-22 to 1928-04-07 Bogdanov, Alexander