The Table shows the Viewpoints supporting Processes as defined in ISO 15288:2023 and Information Items as defined in Systems Engineering Handbook 5.

ViewpointSupported ProcessesSupported Information Items
Argumentation Assurance Viewpoint
Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
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System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
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Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
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System Analysis Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.6]
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Implementation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.7]
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Integration Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.8]
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Verification Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.9]
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Transition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.10]
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Validation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.11 ]
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Maintenance Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.13]
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Disposal Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.14]
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Information Management Process ISO 15288:2023[§]
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Operation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.12]
StandardsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Applicable laws and regulationsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Common Terms Definition Viewpoint
Information Management Process ISO 15288:2023[§]
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Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
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System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
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Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
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System Analysis Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.6]
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Implementation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.7]
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Integration Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.8]
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Verification Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.9]
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Transition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.10]
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Validation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.11 ]
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Operation Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.12]
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Maintenance Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.13]
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Disposal Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.14]
StandardsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Applicable laws and regulationsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Concept Definition Viewpoint
Framework Implementation Traceability Viewpoint
Framework Stakeholder and Concern Definition Viewpoint
Framework Stereotype Overview Viewpoint
Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
Framework Viewpoint Implementation Viewpoint
Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
Grid Definition Viewpoint
Logical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Logical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Logical Internal Interaction Viewpoint
System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Logical Structure Definition Viewpoint
System Architecture Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.4]
Architecture traceabilitySEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Breakdown structuresSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Capability Definition Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Capability Mapping Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Stakeholder identificationSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Stakeholder needs and requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Enabling systemsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Context Exchange Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Context Interaction Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Domain Item Kind Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Performer Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Process Mapping Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Process Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Life Cycle ConceptsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Story Viewpoint
Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
Problem or opportunity statementSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Constraints on solutionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Life Cycle ConceptsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Context Definition Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Interface Definition Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Logical Item Mapping Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Logical Mapping Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Physical Structure Definition Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System design descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Breakdown structuresSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System element descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
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Business or mission analysis process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.1]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Stakeholder identificationSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Constraints on solutionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Critical performance measurement needsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Enabling systemsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
Stakeholder requirements traceabilitySEHB V4[Appendix E]
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Life Cycle ConstraintsSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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Stakeholder requirements traceabilitySEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Stakeholder needs and requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Constraints on solutionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Critical performance measurement needsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Enabling systemsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Project constraintsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Capability Definition Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Capability Mapping Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Context Definition Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
System functional interface identificationSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Enabling systemsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Context Exchange Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System functional interface identificationSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Enabling systemsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Context Interaction Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Domain Item Kind Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Functional Breakdown Structure Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Breakdown structuresSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Functional Refinement Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Interface Definition Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Process Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System function identificationSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System function definitonSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Requirement Definition Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System function identificationSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System function definitonSEHB V4[Appendix E]
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System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Verification CriteriaSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Requirement Traceability Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System requirement traceabilitySEHB V4[Appendix E]
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Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System State Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]
System Use Case Viewpoint
System Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.3]
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Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.2]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System requirementsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System architecture descriptionSEHB V5[Appendix E]