A Methodology for Systems Engineering, Volume 24

action alternative analysis applied approach basic block called channel Chapter character choose complete components consider continuous cost creative criterion decision defined definition demand detailed determine diagram discussed economic effect environment equal equation example existing expected fact factors field frequency function gain give given graph ideas important income increase individual input interest kind limited logical means measure methods nature objectives operations organization output performance phase physical planning possible practical preference present probability problem profit properties questions ratio reason received relation requirements satisfy scale shows signal simple sometimes specific standard statistical step studies synthesis systems engineering technical techniques theory tion unit usually utility variables wanted