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Systems Engineering
 | Systems Engineering Points-of-Contact |
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 | Systems Engineering Section of the FHWA Office of Operations Website |
| FHWA's Final Rule and FTA's Policy on ITS Architecture and Standards requires a systems engineering analysis for all ITS projects using Federal funds. This website contains a compilation of resources to help Federal fund recipients conduct the required systems engineering analysis, including training courses and reference publications. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/int_its_deployment/sys_eng.htm. | |
 | Systems Engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems: An Introduction for Transportation Professionals (FHWA-HOP-07-069) (2007) |
| This guide is an introduction to systems engineering, showing how the systems engineering (SE) process can be applied to planning, designing, and implementing ITS projects. This guide leads the reader, step by step, through the project life cycle and discusses how SE can be applied at each step. The guide explains how to begin implementing the SE approach on new projects and how to incorporate SE more broadly into an organization's business processes and practices. The guide concludes with a list of resources, including ITS-specific publications, general SE references, selected SE standards, and available SE training. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses:
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| Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems: Final Report (FHWA-OP-04-013) (2003) |
| This handbook provides an introduction to configuration management (CM) in a transportation context. The handbook defines configuration management, describes current CM practices, and discusses CM processes and plans. The handbook provides guidance on how to establish a formal CM program and concludes with a list of CM resources and tools. Development of this handbook was sponsored by the Transportation Management Center Pooled-Fund Study (TMC PFS). Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses:
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| Systems Engineering CD-ROM (2002) |
| This CD-ROM contains three documents that introduce various aspects of systems engineering to transportation professionals. One report provides a general overview of the systems engineering process. A second report explores how to develop functional requirements for ITS projects. A third report introduces the topic of configuration management (CM) and explores how CM can be used in deploying ITS. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: To order a copy of the CD-ROM, contact the Operations/ITS HelpLine, (866) 367-7487, itspubs@dot.gov or access the following website addresses:
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| Configuration Management in Transportation Management Systems (NCHRP Synthesis# 294) (2001) |
| This synthesis report defines how configuration management (CM) is currently being developed and used by transportation management personnel. This report addresses the fundamental concepts and principles of CM, the need for CM within transportation management systems, and available CM resources such as documents, standards, websites, and software tools. The report also explores how configuration management is being used within transportation departments, and contains detailed case studies on CM both within and outside of the transportation field. Cost: $23 To Access This Resource: Contact the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Bookstore at http://www.trb.org/bookstore and search for "SYH294," (202) 334-3213, fax: (202) 334-2519. | |
 | Introduction to Systems Engineering for Advanced Transportation (NHI Course# 137024) |
| This course provides an introduction to systems engineering for ITS project managers and staff, allowing participants to understand the benefits of applying systems engineering approaches to developing quality systems. The course covers both technical practices (modeling, prototyping, trade-off analysis, and testing) and management practices (risk analysis and mitigation). Skill Level: Core learning. Target Audience: Transportation engineers and other information technology (IT) professionals and technical staff at all levels of the public and private sectors, including ITS project managers, technical team members, contractors, and staff. Project managers in particular may benefit from this course. This course is available in classroom, Web-based and blended instructor-led/Web-based versions. Course Length: Two days for the classroom version; 10 hours for the Web-based and blended versions. Cost: $270 per participant for the classroom version; $200 per participant for the Web-based version; $250 per participant for the blended version. To Access This Resource:
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| Managing High Technology Projects in Transportation (NHI Course# 137026) |
| The goal of this course is to improve the project management skills of both public and private sector personnel responsible for managing the implementation of technology-intensive transportation projects. The course provides training on the fundamental principles and practices of good project management; the steps to be taken for the planning, design, and implementation of transportation systems projects; the types of project management tools available; and the basic skills required to be a good project manager. Skill Level: Core learning. Target Audience: Current and prospective project managers from state and local transportation agencies, as well as those in the private sector who support the implementation of advanced transportation projects. Course Length: Two days. This course is available in classroom, Web-based and blended instructor-led/Web-based versions. Course Length: Two days for the classroom version; eight hours for the Web-based and blended versions. Cost: $270 per participant for the classroom version; $200 per participant for the Web-based version; $250 per participant for the blended version. To Access This Resource:
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| Configuration Management (CM) for Traffic Management Systems (NHI Course# 137042) |
| Configuration management (CM) is the practice of handling changes systematically so that a facility maintains its integrity over time. CM involves policies, procedures, techniques, and tools to manage and evaluate proposed project changes, track the status of changes, and maintain an inventory of system and support documents. This course presents issues surrounding CM and recommended practices for agencies to consider in a modular manner. A two-day version of the course presents all 10 modules. The sponsor may select modules to be presented in the one-day version of the course. Target Audience: Any individual involved in the planning, design, implementation, management, operation, or maintenance of transportation systems, including representatives of metropolitan planning organizations, traffic management centers, state and local governments, FHWA, universities, and consultants. Course Length: Two days. Cost: $270 per participant To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/training/brows_catalog.aspx and search for course number "137042." | |
| Advanced Systems Engineering for Advanced Transportation Projects |
| This Web-based distance-learning course covers a broad set of topics in systems engineering and systems integration. The course provides participants with an appreciation of the principles of systems engineering and its application to ITS projects. In addition, this course introduces participants to techniques of systems integration associated with regional systems. Introduction to Systems Engineering is recommended, but not required, before taking this course. Skill Level: Specialized learning. Target Audience: Transportation engineering and information technology (IT) professionals involved in the implementation of ITS, plus graduate students pursuing a concentration in ITS. A blended Web-based version provides online interaction between participants and instructors. Course Length: 10 hours. Cost: $200 per participant for the Web-based version; $250 per participant for the blended version. To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.citeconsortium.org/courses/syseng.html or contact Kathleen Frankle, Consortium of ITS Training and Education (CITE), (410) 414-2925, KFrankle@umd.edu. | |