Systems Engineering Glossary
Term | Definition |
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Legacy | An existing system that must be taken into account when developing a new system. |
Lessons Learned | A technique to utilize past experience, especially failures, to improve future performance. |
Liens | Documentation of an unsatisfied requirement or task that must be completed within a designated timeframe in order to transition to the next step or phase in the life cycle. |
Life Cycle | |
Life Cycle Cost (LCC) | The total cost to the organization of acquisition and ownership of a system over its life. It includes all costs associated with the system and its use from concept to disposal. |
Life Cycle Model | A framework depicting the phases of processes and activities necessary for system implementation. |