Architectures and Architectural Frameworks with MBSE

Abstract

This chapter considers two essential enabling concepts for model-based systems engineering: the Architecture and the Architectural Framework (AF). After considering the basic Context for Architectures and Architectural Frameworks, the chapter describes a model-based approach to the definition of an AF. This defines a framework for the definition of an architectural framework, FAF (Framework for Architectural Frameworks). The definition of FAF follows the basic 'Ontology, Framework and Views' approach that is used throughout the book. A set of Processes are also introduced that can be used, along with FAF, to define an Architectural Framework. These Processes are briefly described in this chapter and the full model is given in Appendix F.