I. Ask the Right Questions

1. Know the Destination

II. The Systems Engineering Process

1. Functional Description Documentation
   1. Requirements
   2. Concepts of Operation
   3. Use Cases
   4. Modular Descriptions
   5. Interface Descriptions
2. Testing
   1. ID of Performance Measures
   2. The Test Matrix
   3. Unit Test Design & Development
   4. Integration & Test

III. Designing the System

1. Define the Dimensions of the Problem of Space
2. Utilize Processing Utilities
   1. Enable the ‘Right’ Solution
   2. Errors, Uncertainties, and Statistical Inconsistencies

IV. RADAR

1. Sensing range
2. Resolving Angle of Detection

V. Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR)

1. Angle-Angle Estimation
2. The Point Spread Function

V. The Need for Power and Power Management

1. Signal-to-Noise
2. Signal-to-Clutter
3. Basics of Electronic Warfare

VI. Front End vs. Back End Functionality

1. Firmware
2. Measurement Processor
   1. Missed Detections and False Alarms
   2. Extended Targets
   3. Early Management of the Unwanted
3. Track Processor
   1. Linearization of the Problem Space Dimensions
   2. The Need for a Model….Why Stop at One?
   3. Analysis of the History
   4. Batch vs. Recursive Filters
4. CLassification and ID
5. Other Intermediate Functional Needs

VII Executive Functionality

1. Health and Status
2. Command and Acknowledge

VIII. Design/Development Examples

1. A Navy Ship
   1. The Navy Battle Group
2. The Autonomous Fire Unit
3. The Integrated Air Defense System (IADS)