Systems engineers are under increasing pressure to deliver larger and more complex systems, on time and within budget. In order to succeed the work has to be done right the first time. This pressure will not diminish. Methods for refining these activities through better techniques and automation must be identified and maximized. UML 2.0 allows systems engineers to benefit from a standardized visual notation that enables precise and powerful visualization of requirements, architectures and interfaces. These attributes help improve communication in projects and minimize the impact of change by making models easier to understand and modify.
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