Systems Engineering: When Knowledge and Technology Are the Product

The interdependence of technology development, conceptual design, and system analysis is examined in the context of an overall systems engineering set of processes. In particular, the role of technology portfolio management – from initial investment decision-making all the way through technology maturation and transfer to industry – is emphasized. Additionally, the role of state of the art assessments is considered in terms of planning and tracking progress towards the development of enhanced predictive capabilities.