| Complex Systems Working Group |
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We operate at enlarging the intersection of Complex Systems Science and Systems Engineering, focusing on knowledge that is not addressed in current systems engineering documentation such as standards, handbooks, and textbooks. Applicable sciences include chaos, complexity, complex adaptive systems, nonlinear static and dynamics, networks, social science, neuroscience, evolution, power laws, ecology, and others.
We want to develop useful products that will help INCOSE members and their organizations perform systems engineering better, based on knowledge from these sciences.
Although complex analysis is important, the goal is to make a difference in synthesis (creation of new systems) as well.
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| Leadership |
| Chair: |
Sarah Sheard, Third Millennium Systems, Sarah.Sheard@incose.org |
| Co-Chair: |
Eric Honour, Honourcode Inc., Eric.Honour@incose.org |
| Co-Chair (web): |
Sergey Tozik, Israel, Sergey.Tozik@incose.org |
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| Members |
The Complex Systems working group has three kinds of members: Core Member, Key Reviewer, or Interested Party. Core members commit to perform work for the CxSWG. Key Reviewers commit to review draft products. Interested Parties receive information, including upcoming webinars. |
Contact Complex Systems Working Group for additional information or to join this group.
Accomplishments / Products
• INCOSE Insight January 2008, Volume 11, Issue 1, “Systems Science: Deepening Our Understanding of the Theory and Practice of Systems Engineering.” Articles within were written by the Systems Science Enabler Group, now called the Complex Systems Working Group. Articles were:
• “Systems Science: Deepening Our Understanding of the Theory and Practice of Systems Engineering,” Brian White, p. 5.
• “A Challenge for Systems Engineers: To Evolve Toward Systems Science (part 2 of 2),” John Warfield, p. 6
• “The Science of Systems Engineering and the Engineering of Complex Systems,” Stephen Cook., p. 8
• “Integrating and Unifying Old and New SE Elements,” Duane Hybertson and Sarah Sheard, p. 13.
• “Complex and Complicated Systems Engineering,” Craig Hayenga, p. 17.
• “Systems Engineering and Complexity,” Eric Honour, p. 20.
• “Boundaries and Complex Adaptive Systems,” Bill Schoening, pe. 22.
• “Emergence in Systems Engineering,” Alex Ryan, p. 23.
• “Asks the Chief Engineer, ‘So What Should I Go Do?’ “ Doug Norman and Brian White. p.e 25.
• “Ethnic Culture and the Systems Engineering Process,” Tim Ferris, p. 28
• “Is INCOSE a Complex System?” Sarah Sheard, p. 31.
• “Using the PICARD Theory of Systems to Facilitate Better Systems Thinking,” James Martin, p. 37.
• Current Projects
• Project 1 – Cook Matrix
This table describes a number of modeling methods used for complex systems. Each is described in terms of what simplifying assumptions are made, what are the benefits, and limitations, when to use it and not to use it, links and examples. This has been created and is ready for additional review.
• Project 2 – Webinars
The CxSWG produces webinars about once a month. Most are recorded and are available through the INCOSE live meeting site. To receive notices, join the CxSWG.
• Project 3 – Communication and coordination
The CxSWG is coordinating with the International Systems Science Society and the new INCOSE Systems Science Working group.
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