O1_OCXD Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
| Domain | Aspect | Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| Operational | Context & Exchange |  released |
Purpose
The Operational Context Definition Viewpoint provides the operational contexts and the involved operational performers necessary to support a specific set of operational capabilities.
Applicability
The Operational Context Definition Viewpoint supports the “Business or Mission Analysis Process” activities of the INCOSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK 2023 [§2.3.5.1] and contributes to both the problem or opportunity statement, and the Stakeholder Identification.
Supported Processes
Supported Information Items
Presentation
A block definition diagram (BDD) featuring the identified Operational Performers playing a role in the Operational Context being addressed.
Stakeholder
Concern
- What is the operational environment that an intended solution will need to support?
- Which is the operational context to achieve an operational story?
- Which performers or resources are necessary to operate the intended solution?
- Who are the (Major) Stakeholders involved in the intended solution?
Exposed Concepts
The Diagram shows the concepts exposed by the viewpoint, and related concepts if necessary.
The Table shows the concepts exposed by the viewpoint, and related concepts if necessary.
| Concept | Documentation |
|---|---|
| Operational Context | An Operational Context is representing a separate Usage Scenario with a specific configuration of Operational Performers, these are interacting in the Scenario exhibiting a specific identified Operational Capability. One or more Operational Contexts meaningful for the Operational Domain are to be identified. Aliases: UAF::HighLevelOperationalConcept |
| Operational Performer | An Operational Performer is an element of the Operational Context that is capable to perform Operational Process Activities contributing to a specific identified Operational Capability. An Operational Performer may be any kind of organization, person, or even a system playing a role in one or more Operational Contexts. Aliases: UAF::OperationalPerformer |
| Operational Context Role | An Operational Context Role represents a participant in an Operational context. It is interacting with other roles of the given Operational Context. Specific characteristics and features or, in case of persons or organizational units, knowledge and skills are assigned to a role necessary for the execution of the performed Operational Processes. |
Realization of exposed Concepts
The Diagram shows the realization of exposed concepts.
The Table shows the realization of exposed concepts.
| Concept | Realization |
|---|---|
| Operational Context | SAF_OperationalContext |
| Operational Performer | SAF_OperationalPerformer |
| Operational Context Role | SAF_OperationalContextRole |
Related Viewpoints
Required Viewpoints
Recommended Viewpoints
Example
