Functional Analysis of Systems using a Functional Basis
Abstract
This paper details a step toward introducing an electromechanical Functional Basis into the functional modeling stage of the systems engineering process. The Functional Basis proposed by Hirtz et al. gained visibility in the product design community, but it has had limited exposure in the systems engineering community. The purpose of this paper is to propose the addition of a functional modeling technique that uses this Functional Basis to the systems engineering process. The models proposed in this paper achieve a higher degree of detail earlier in the process than models created using classical system engineering methodologies, although those without prior exposure to this methodology found it difficult to use the functional model. The value of the proposed approach is demonstrated through an example case, verified based on stakeholder input through interviews.
Recommended Citation
R. M. Arlitt et al., "Functional Analysis of Systems using a Functional Basis," Proceedings of the 5th IEEE International Systems Conference (2011, Montreal, QC, Canada), pp. 563 - 568, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Apr 2011.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSCON.2011.5929052
Meeting Name
5th IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2011 (2011: Apr. 4-7, Montreal, QC, Canada)
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Functional Analysis; Functional Flows; Model Based Systems Engineering; Systems Architecting
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-142449492-7
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 2011
