Integrating Data Management Plans Into the Unified Architecture Framework Standards Views

Abstract

System Architecting translates an operational concept into a model of the system to be realized. There is a need for a Data Management Plan (DMP) to be included in the overall system engineering process with the advent of Digital Engineering. Data longevity, accessibility, and integrity can all be improved throughout the system's lifecycle by a well-defined DMP. System engineers use an architecture framework to arrange the system data into several sets of viewpoints. Incorporating a DMP at this point specifies the procedures for gathering, storing, retrieving, and maintaining data to ensure that all interested parties have access to current, correct information. The DMP and the developing system description can be connected via the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Standards View, which maps data management needs and procedures into multiple architectural viewpoints across standards taxonomy, structure, roadmap, and traceability. The creation of metadata standards, transmission of data methods, and storage configurations that adhere to operational constraints are all supported by this integration. UAF can also help parties keep track of data lineage and adhere to organizational and regulatory norms that are being followed. We use the Florida Concrete Test Road project as a case study in this work to exemplify how UAF and a DMP can work together. This alignment strives to maintain data management practices by architectural consistency across the entire system lifespan.