Test and Evaluation of Complex Systems [Hardcover]

Matthew T. Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047196719X | ISBN-13: 978-0471967194 | Publication Date: January 14, 1997 | Edition: 1

Is it functional? Is it safe? Is it rigorous? Is it detrimental? Over the last two decades Test and Evaluation (T&E) techniques have evolved in response to the increasing complexity and interdependency of systems. The safe and proper operation of the complex systems and consumer products used in energy, transportation, electronics and communications, can no longer be realized without a formalized T&E program. Features include:
* Easy-to-understand guide to the seven Best Practices for planning an effective T&E program
* A useful model of the T&E Engineering process
* T&E of computer programs, Modelling and Simulation, Operational T&E and Interoperability T&E
* Case studies from both governmental and commercial sectors
* T&E resources world-wide including the addresses of local T&E chapters
Purposely written with the priorities of you the program manager and systems engineer in mind. This book masterfully captures the basic principles of T&E, specifically applying them to a variety of industries. Test and Evaluation of Complex Systems forms part of the Wiley Series in Measurement Science and Technology. Chief Editor: Peter Sydenham Australian Centre for Test and Evaluation, University of South Australia. This series was founded to coincide with the recognition of measurement science and instrument technology as fields with their own scholarship and techniques.

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From the Publisher

This topical text presents applications of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) techniques in both civil and military domains. Provides an in-depth description of operational T&E and puts into context the diverse types of T&E to be integrated and conducted during the course of a development program. T&E of computer programs, modelling and simulation, live-fire T&E and interoperability T&E are among the topics covered. Includes numerous case studies to facilitate understanding.

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Is it functional? Is it safe? Is it rigorous? Is it detrimental? Over the last two decades Test and Evaluation (T&E) techniques have evolved in response to the increasing complexity and interdependency of systems. The safe and proper operation of the complex systems and consumer products used in energy, transportation, electronics and communications, can no longer be realized without a formalized T&E program. Features include:

• Easy-to-understand guide to the seven Best Practices for planning an effective T&E program
• A useful model of the T&E Engineering process
• T&E of computer programs, Modelling and Simulation, Operational T&E and Interoperability T&E
• Case studies from both governmental and commercial sectors
• T&E resources world-wide including the addresses of local T&E chapters

Purposely written with the priorities of you the program manager and systems engineer in mind. This book masterfully captures the basic principles of T&E, specifically applying them to a variety of industries. Test and Evaluation of Complex Systems forms part of the Wiley Series in Measurement Science and Technology. Chief Editor: Peter Sydenham Australian Centre for Test and Evaluation, University of South Australia. This series was founded to coincide with the recognition of measurement science and instrument technology as fields with their own scholarship and techniques.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 14, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047196719X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471967194
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great but expensive, October 11, 2007

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