A Systems Engineering Methodology for the Advanced Tactical Aircraft.

The increasing specialization of the aerospace industry coupled with the technical complexity of new systems has caused emphasis to be placed on a systematic and logical methodology to design, develop, and produce new products. A systems engineering model to integrate functional management areas with organizational activities in the Advanced Tactical Aircraft program is presented. Special emphasis is placed in applying this systems approach throughout the life cycle of a project. A general methodology and a synopsis of principles are provided which might be utilized in the development of a systems engineering program. Keywords: Systems engineering; Systems approach; Advanced tactical aircraft; System management; Systems model; Complex system; Theses.