Operational view (OV) viewpoint

A description of and guidance for the use of the MOD Architecture Framework (MODAF) Operational View Viewpoint.

The Operational Views (OVs) define the logical aspects of the architecture. A suite of OV products may be used to describe a requirement for a to-be architecture in logical terms, or as a simplified description of the key behavioural and information aspects of an as-is architecture. The OVs re-use the capabilities defined in the StVs and put them in context of an operation or scenario. The OVs can be used at a number of points through the MOD lifecycle including the development of user requirements, capturing future concepts and supporting the operational planning process. A number of stakeholders will develop and exploit OVs during the MOD acquisition lifecycle.

More details on the OVs and Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) are contained in the document IERs in MODAF.