Difference between revisions of "Concept of Operations (ConOps) (glossary)"

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''<blockquote>(1) The purpose, [[Mission (glossary)|mission]] and main objectives of the potential future [[System (glossary)|system]] (solution). The definition of these [[Element (glossary)|elements]] is the starting point to elicit the set of [[Stakeholder (glossary)|stakeholders']] [[Requirement (glossary)|requirements]].  </blockquote>
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''<blockquote>Verbal and graphic statement, in broad outline, of an organization’s assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. [ANSI/AIAA G-043-1992]</blockquote>''
  
<blockquote>(2) A general way or approach or strategy of operation/utilization. It represents the basic option of how will be used the system in operation.</blockquote>''
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Note 1: The concept of operations frequently is embodied in long-range strategic plans and annual operational plans. In the latter case, the concept of operations in the plan covers a series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. The concept is designed to give an overall picture of the organization operations.  
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Note 2: It provides the basis for bounding the operating space, system capabilities, interfaces and operating environment.
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Note 3: See also [[Operational Concept (glossary)|operational concept]] which is slightly different.
  
 
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Fairley, R. and R. Thayer. 1997.  "The Concept of Operations: The Bridge from Operational Requirements to Technical Specifications."  ''Annals of Software Engineering 3.'' (1):417-432.
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ISO/IEC 29148, 2011. Systems and software engineering - Life cycle processes - Requirements engineering
  
 
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Revision as of 14:34, 25 July 2012

Verbal and graphic statement, in broad outline, of an organization’s assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. [ANSI/AIAA G-043-1992]

Note 1: The concept of operations frequently is embodied in long-range strategic plans and annual operational plans. In the latter case, the concept of operations in the plan covers a series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. The concept is designed to give an overall picture of the organization operations.

Note 2: It provides the basis for bounding the operating space, system capabilities, interfaces and operating environment.

Note 3: See also operational concept which is slightly different.

Source

ISO/IEC 29148, 2011. Systems and software engineering - Life cycle processes - Requirements engineering

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