Russian Institute for Systems Engineering
Systems engineering is a discipline that concentrates on the design and application of the whole system as distinct from the parts. It involves looking at a problem in its entirety, taking into account all the facets and all the variables and relating the social to the technical aspect
Designing and implementing complex industrial systems in today's environment is hardly imaginable without systems engineering. To support the construction of nuclear power plants, off-shore oil platforms, hydroelectric, aerospace and other complex systems, leading engineering companies and technical universities have developed efficient methods of life cycle management, requirements engineering, system architecture development, configuration and data management.
Systems Engineering of the XXI century goes through the stage of renovation that was caused by the increasing complexity of created systems and their requirements. As a result the systems engineering community has faced new challenges that require new approaches and further development of the existing methods and the system of standards, as well as upgrade in training and education of qualified personnel.
The objectives of the RISE are to provide a focal point for dissemination of systems engineering knowledge, and through its involvement to:
- promote collaboration in systems engineering education and research;
- assure the establishment of profession standards for integrity in the practice of systems engineering;
- improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the practice of systems engineering;
- encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational programs that will improve the systems engineering process and its practice.