Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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ADDITIONAL READING
Bate, R., & Kuhn, D. CurtWells, Armitage, J.,
Clark, G., Cusick, K., et al. (1995).
A Systems
Engineering Capability Maturity Model, Version
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KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Capability Maturity Model:
A tool initially
developed to help in assessing the ability of soft-
ware developers to perform tasks contracted to
them by the US government. Later CMM, became
a general-purpose tool for assessing software
development capabilities.
Energy Star:
An international standard for
energy efficiency in consumer products. First
adopted by the US government in 1992, later
also accepted by Australia, Canada, Japan, New
Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union.
EPEAT:
Electronic Product Environmental
Assessment Tool used designed to assist in the
purchase of “green” computing systems.
Greening:
Greening is one aspect of sustain-
ability which typically focuses on environmental
measures.
Information Technology:
According to the
Information Technology Association of America
(ITAA): The study, design, development, imple-
mentation, support or management of computer-
based information systems, particularly software
applications and computer hardware.
Sustainability:
Meeting the needs of the pres-
ent generation without compromising the abilityof
future generations to meet their needs.
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