Engineering Mega-Systems

Explaining how the engineering of mega-systems is inherently different from that of large-scale monolithic systems, this book supplies the vocabulary and framework needed to explore the issues relevant to mega-systems. This framework then evolves into a diagnostic tool that helps readers understand the nature and context of the system at hand and, on that basis, select the most appropriate processes, tools, and techniques. The text examines commercial and government applications of mega-systems and includes two case studies in engineering mega-systems that illustrate valuable lessons learned and highlight emerging practices.