Natural System (glossary)

An open system whose elements, boundary, and relationships exist independently of human control. (Created for SEBoK)

Source

This definition was developed for the SEBoK.

Discussion

This definition has been created to reflect the usage of this term in the SEBoK (See articles Types of Systems and What is a System?). Examples of natural systems include: real number system, solar system, and planetary atmosphere circulation systems.

SEBoK v. 2.12, released 27 May 2025