### Question
How does ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define systems approach?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17191*, **systems approach** is defined as:

> an approach to solving problems or designing systems that attempts to optimize the performance of the overall system, rather than a particular component of the system

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Geothermal Energy**

