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
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Asset Identification Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB 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]
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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
EA Traceability Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Traceability mappingSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Concept Definition Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Implementation Traceability Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Stakeholder and Concern Definition Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Stereotype Overview Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Viewpoint Implementation Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Grid Definition Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Impact Analysis Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB 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 Exchange Type 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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System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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Concept of operations(ConOps)SEHB V5[Appendix E]
Operational Performer 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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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 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]
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 Exchange Type Definition Viewpoint
Design Definition Process ISO 15288:2023[§6.4.5]
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System interface definition SEHB V5[Appendix E]
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System design 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]
Security Context Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]
Security Risk Analysis Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB 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 Exchange Type Definition 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 Function 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]
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 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]
System 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]
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 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]
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]
Threat Szenario Viewpoint
System Viewpoints, views and modelsSEHB V5[Appendix E]