DEFINITION:

Covering aspects related to the process of concurrent engineering as well as the data underlying multidisciplinary collaboration.

(Source: ESA TD8B)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Concurrent Design: Includes methods and tools to provide an integrated environment for the concurrent design of a mission/system.
2. Data Exchange: Covering methods and standards to support the exchange of multidisciplinary data, focusing on the data aspects of collaborative engineering.
3. Collaborative Engineering: Covers methods and tools to support collaboration of remotely located engineering teams and access to remote models/data. Includes aspects of interoperability and deployment of corresponding tools.