Overview over concepts used to describe contexts.

ConceptDocumentation
System Of InterestAn abstract element representing a SOI. Base class for specific kinds of SOIs.
System ContextSpecifies the fact that a context for a System of Interest is defined.
Logical Context ElementRepresents an abstract element in the given System Context on Logical Level, outside the SOI scope, interacting with the SOI.
Logical System ContextSpecifies the fact that a System Context for a System of Interest is defined on Logical Level.
Logical Context SOIRepresents the Logical SOI in the System Context on Logical Level.
Physical System ContextSpecifies the fact that a context for a System of Interest is defined on Physical Level.
Physical SOIRepresents the Physical SOI on Physical Level.
Physical Context ElementAbstract element of a System Context on Physical Level, outside the SOI scope, interacting with the SOI.
Operational ContextAn 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
LCNallowingLIESpecifies the fact that a Logical Item Exchange is allowed on the Logical Connection.
LIPapplyingToLETSpecifies the fact that a Logical Interaction Point applies to a Logical Element.
Logical Interaction PointSpecifies the existence of an interaction point on Logical Level.
Logical Item ExchangeSpecifies the exchange that is to take place on a connection of two interaction points on Logical Level.
Logical ElementDescribes a conceptual Logical Element as specification for an implementation of a system, or system element.
LIPapplyingToLCESpecifies the fact that a Logical Interaction Point applies to a Logical Context Element.
Logical ConnectionSpecifies the connection of two interaction points on Logical Level. Note: Connections between logical components indicate that item flows are passed from one output of a source component to one or more inputs of target components.
Operational PerformerAn 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
System Context ElementAn abstract element representing a System Context Element. Base class for specific kinds of Context Elements.
Operational Context RoleAn 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.
General ContextSpecifies a General Context.
General Context ElementSpecifies a General Context Element.
General Context Element RoleSpecifies the fact that a General Context Element exists in a given General Context.
System Context Element RoleSpecifies the fact that a System Context Element exists in a given System Context.
System SOI RoleSpecifies the fact that a System SOI exists in a given System Context.
Logical Context Element RoleSpecifies the fact that a Logical Context Element exists in a given Logical System Context.
Logical SOI RoleSpecifies the fact that a Logical Context SOI exists in a given Logical System Context.
Physical Context Element RoleSpecifies the fact that a Physical Context Element exists in a given Physical System Context.
Physical SOI RoleSpecifies the fact that a Physical SOI exists in a given Physical System Context.
System Context RoleGeneral role of a Logical System Context.