Modelling Human Factors using the Systems Modelling Language

HFIDTC/2/WP2.8.9/1Version 2/ 24th September 2008Term Acronym DefinitionObject ModellingGroupOrganisationalUnitPostProcess HazardAnalysisRoleSectionSituationAwarenessSituationAwarenessInformationSectionCommanderSmall SoftwareDevelopingCompaniesStudiesAssumptionsGroup ScenariosOMGPHASASCSSDSAGScenariosAn international, open membership, not-for-profitcomputer industry consortium that develops enterpriseintegration standards for a wide range of technologies andindustries.A generic term used to describe an organisation ofpersonnel with specific Roles and responsibilities. Thiscould be a department, team, individual Post etc.A job title e.g. Ground Commander, Tactical PictureCompiler etc.A method for identifying hazards in a system or process.An aspect of a person or organization that enables them tofulfil a particular function. A person in a Post couldperform several different Roles.A team of 8 Ground Troops.Awareness of what is happening around you tounderstand how information, events, and your ownactions will impact your goals and objectives, both nowand in the near future.Information conveyed by a combination of the TacticalPicture and voice communications providing widertactical information.The Role of the person who commands a section ofGround TroopsSoftware developing companies with a small number ofemployees, characterised by an absence of well definedRoles, simultaneous management of multiple projects,high staff turnover and work in different applicationdomains.SAG scenarios represent realistic examples of the typesof operations UK forces are/will be conducting. SAGscenarios are used across Defence as the basis for allOperational Analysis that supports investment decisions.69