One area my Systems Engineering class covers is the concept that the Systems Engineer has to be concern about a system from "cradle to grave' or "lust to dust." When you start your design, you need to think through how your system will eventually be dismantled and disposed of. The new
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook actually has a section dedicated to this process.
4.12.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Disposal Process is to remove a system element from the operational environment with the intent of permanently terminating its use; and to deal with any hazardous or toxic materials or waste products in accordance with applicable guidance, policy, regulations, and statutes.
Below is
a story from the LA Times where a system, the AT&T automatic time-teller system, that was in service since the '50s is finally coming to an end. Even though the story focuses on the human element, it does make you wonder where all the equipment will be trashed. Even good and useful systems come to an end.
One area my Systems Engineering class covers is the concept that the Systems Engineer has to be concern about a system from "cradle to grave' or "lust to dust." When you start your design, you need to think through how your system will eventually be dismantled and disposed of. The new INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook actually has a section dedicated to this process.
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