Glossary

Terms beginning with S

strategy

A strategy outlines longer term objectives, outcomes and outputs, and the means to achieve them, to inform future decisions and planning.

system

Arrangement of parts or components that work together to provide a product, service or outcome.

Note: the term ‘system’ is frequently clarified by the use of an associative noun, e.g. aircraft system.

Note: a complete system includes all of the associated equipment, facilities, material, computer applications, firmware, technical documentation, services, and personnel required for operations and support to the degree necessary for self-sufficient use in its intended environment.

system of systems

A collection of systems which can operate independently fulfilling a purpose on their own, are independently acquired and managed, and can maintain a continual independent operational existence.

Note: a system of interest is the system whose life cycle is under consideration within a system of systems.