System Transition and Integration Engineering

Abstract

This Project and Report describes the Integration and Test, Demonstration, Verification, and Transition phases of the System Engineering Process. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the Project and Report examine the integration and transition phases of a large-scale transactional relation database management system and its multiple system interfaces as a case study. Chapter 2 provides a description of the case study transactional relational database management system. Chapters 3 and 4 provide sample demonstration metrics and a demonstration report and lessons learned based on a large integrated intersystem demonstration which involves the case study system. Chapters 5 - 10 address the System Transition and Integration Engineering process and offer an approach to large complex system transition/integration planning and execution based on the experiences and results from the case study project. The Report explains the system transition and integration process, and provides outlines and checklists intended as guidelines for the application of a system engineering approach to these critical system phases. A primary focus is on the planning, execution, metrics, analysis, and reporting of an actual mega-system demonstration and verification activity. An Appendix provides a recommended process for development of such a detailed demonstration plan.