3.3.2 Polymorphic System Architecture

Abstract

Abstract. The complexity of tomorrows problems will be far greater then problems we face today. This complexity will only increase the importance of systems engineering and systems architecture activities. As the value of the activities rise, the cost of the activities must fall. Neither a Multi-year analysis and development schedule nor a short term schedule with a high risk of failure will be acceptable solutions. The solution for solving these complex problems will be to move systems engineering and architecture artifacts from the Non-Recurring Engineering cost over head to reusable company assets. A Polymorphic System Architecture (PSA) is one way of achieving this goal.