Systems Engineering and the Pursuit of Elegance: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Complex Problems

IF 1 4区 工程技术 Q4 INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION Insight Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI:10.1002/inst.12481
Michael Pennotti, Peter Brook, David Rousseau
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In an increasingly complex landscape of advanced technologies, the question of how systems engineering can retain its relevance is more pertinent than ever. Originating with a pragmatic focus on achieving technical objectives, systems engineering has shifted towards process and methodology. We argue, however, that it's time for this discipline to return to its roots and embrace its nature as a transdiscipline. Transdisciplinarity is not just a characteristic of systems engineering; it's necessary for devising elegant solutions to today's complex challenges. In this article, we present a comprehensive framework around the nature of systems engineering, detailing its principles, methods, and purposes. This framework demonstrates how systems engineering is linked to numerous disciplines and social institutions, showcasing its multifaceted impact. By understanding and using this framework as a lens on the discipline, we can foster a common recognition of systems engineering's value, ensuring its continued significance in a rapidly evolving world.

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系统工程与追求优雅:解决复杂问题的跨学科方法
在先进技术日益复杂的今天,系统工程如何保持其相关性的问题比以往任何时候都更为重要。系统工程最初以实现技术目标为实用重点,现在已转向过程和方法。然而,我们认为,现在是这门学科回归本源、拥抱其跨学科性质的时候了。跨学科性不仅是系统工程的特点,也是为当今复杂的挑战设计优雅解决方案的必要条件。在本文中,我们围绕系统工程的本质提出了一个综合框架,详细阐述了其原则、方法和目的。这一框架展示了系统工程是如何与众多学科和社会机构联系在一起的,显示了其多方面的影响。通过理解并使用这一框架作为学科的透视镜,我们可以促进对系统工程价值的共同认可,确保其在快速发展的世界中继续发挥重要作用。
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Insight
Insight 工程技术-材料科学:表征与测试
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期刊介绍: Official Journal of The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing - includes original research and devlopment papers, technical and scientific reviews and case studies in the fields of NDT and CM.
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