Implementing and Proving a Solution
This article considers the activities of the systems approach related to the implementation and proving of a prefered solution in detail. Any of the activities described below may need to be considered concurrently with activites the other activities of in the Systems Approach. The final article in this knowledge area, Applying the Systems Approach, considers the dynamic aspects of how these activities are used as part of the Systems Approach and how this relates in detail to elements of Systems Engineering.
Proving the System Overview
This topic covers both the sub-topics of verification and validation.
Verification
Verification is the determination that each element of the system meets the requirements of a documented specification (see principle of elements). Verification is performed at each level of the system hierarchy.
Validation
Validation is the determination that the entire system meets the needs of the stakeholders. Validation only occurs at the top level of the system hierarchy.
In a systems engineering context, Wasson (2006, 691-709) provides a comprehensive guide to the methods of both system verification and system validation.
Linkages to other topics
The systems approach topic is linked to the systems engineering topics of verification and validation.
References
Citations
Jackson, S., D. Hitchins and H. Eisner. 2010. "What is the Systems Approach?" INCOSE Insight. 13(1) (April 2010): 41-43.
Wasson, C. S. 2006. System Analysis, Design, and Development. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Primary References
Jackson, S., D. Hitchins and H. Eisner. 2010. "What is the Systems Approach?" INCOSE Insight. 13(1) (April 2010): 41-43.
Additional References
Wasson, C. S. 2006. System Analysis, Design, and Development. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons.