Research paper

Smart Systems Research Project Do research on two of the following topics:

• Smart Cities

• Smart Highways

• Smart Factories/Warehouses

• Smart Data Centers

• Smart Homes

Write a 10-page Word document, double-spaced, detailing each Smart System, their subsystems and

at least 50 requirements (total) and associated specifications for each of the Smart Systems.

(PMI, 2021) indicates “the term requirement generally refers to a customer need while

specification refers to a detailed, usually technical description of how that need will be

met.” A Requirement states what a product will do or a quality it will possess. A Specification is a collection of requirements that are used in the design of that product.

Research must include scholarly references but can also include YouTube videos on the Smart Systems

you have chosen. Note when thinking about sub-systems: consider a home Smart System. Within that

System you might have a sub-system for HVAC, another sub-system for electricity, another sub-system

for communications, and another sub-system for security, etc. You must not only detail the major

system but also the sub-systems found in the research. Also view YouTube videos on Augmented

Reality and Virtual Reality to extend your research on how Smart systems may evolve over time.

Your paper should include multiple topic sections/paragraphs with a specific focus. Make sure your

paper flows logically. In your paper, provide the following:

1. An Introduction paragraph describing the assignment and a short description of the systems. 2. A section that describes the Smart System (with an appropriate section Heading) and the basic

specifications that drive the development of the Smart System (an example of specifications and

requirements can be found at the end of this document).

a. What is its purpose? b. What operations it performs? c. What are its inputs (resources, interfaces, when used)? d. What are its outputs (interfaces, data)? e. How does the technology integrate within the system? f. How important is the technology to the system? g. The system’s complexity/cost/feasibility. h. Any constraints or risks found during the research. i. How the various technologies integrate to accomplish the system goals.

Conclude the section with any potential specifications and functionality that might be added in

the future based on enhanced technology (this may come from your research or from other

technologies like Augmented or Virtual Reality).

3. A section for each Sub-System (with an appropriate section Heading) that includes: a. A description of that Sub-System. b. Detailed requirements that drive the development of the Sub-System. c. Conclude the section with any potential requirements that might be added in the future

based on enhanced technology.

4. Repeat #2 & #3 for the 2nd Smart System. 5. Conclude your paper with a Findings section the compares the two systems. Provide the

following:

a. What specifications/requirements are common to both Smart Systems. b. What specifications/requirements from one Smart System or Sub-System should or could

be applied to the other Smart System.

c. What potential specifications and requirements might be included in both systems.

To receive full credit for this assignment, you must document the smart system and document how the

sub-systems are integrated as a process(es) within a system (i.e. Smart Cities have a lot of smart tools

but these tools are integrated as a smart system used across multiple platforms – infrastructure,

transportation, etc.)

You must include at least 10 references with citations. Not all references need to be scholarly and can

include videos, websites, blogs, etc.

Example of Requirements and Specifications for Smart Thermostats Requirements

• Smart thermostats will learn clients’ temperature preferences and establish a schedule that

automatically adjusts temperatures when clients are asleep or away.

• Smart thermostat will know when clients are returning home and automatically adjust clients

home temperature to preferences.

• Smart thermostats will allow clients to control home’s heating and cooling remotely through

mobile devices.

• Smart thermostats will quickly enter a low-power standby mode when inactive.

• Smart thermostats will provide equipment use and temperature data clients can track and

manage.

• Smart thermostats will provide periodic software updates to use the latest algorithms and energy-

saving features available.

Specifications: A Smart Thermostat provides a robust set of smart features that can be used by rotating

the thermostat's dial. A Smart Thermostat uses an mobile app to set a traditional time-of-day schedule

and can learn the client’s daily habits and adjust the temperature automatically. A Smart Thermostat can

save energy by adjusting the temperature when the client is not home, as determined by the phone's

location and built-in motion sensors. It is compatible with energy-saving plans and rebates offered by

many utility companies. A Smart Thermostat can be adjusted using voice command technologies and

provide reminders when it's time to change the HVAC filter. Smart sensors can be put in different rooms

to adjust the temperature based on where the client is at any given time.

References

PMI. (2021). Requirements vs. specifications and other comparisons. Retrieved from PMI Project

Management Institute: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-requirements-specifications-

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