Systems Engineering Demystified: Apply modern, model-based systems engineering techniques to build complex systems

Which is your favorite chapter in the new edition?

I really enjoyed writing the new chapter on the Art of Modelling, which enabled me to share some of my personal views and experiences with MBSE and its application. In this chapter, you can find out about how to achieve the greatest benefit through the art of modelling, and covers topics such as the philosophy of modelling, model versus modelling, strategies for practical modelling, and inspiring confidence in models.

What’s new in this edition?

1. There are two new chapters in the second edition and existing chapters have been updated.
2. We cover additional content including how to deploy MBSE into an organization and the steps that need to be followed for an effective MBSE implementation.
3. We also provide an insight into the author’s personal thinking and views on MBSE and its implementation.

What are the key Takeaways from your book?

1. What is MBSE and what it isn’t?
2. How to use key MBSE enables, such as notations, tools, views, frameworks, ontologies, process sets, and standards.
3. An example MBSE framework that is built up throughout the book.
4. Advice on where to go next in your MBSE journey.