The Standards Forecast is identical to a TV-1 Standards Profile except that the standards listed in TV-2 are not yet ratified (i.e. they are emerging or draft standards).
The time from initial concept to fielded capability may be very long. It is therefore necessary to be able to refer to standards which, although not ratified at the time of producing the architecture, will have an impact on the capability. This could be anything from expected changes in legislation around spectrum management to future environment and safety standards. Being able to refer to emerging standards also enables the architect to mitigate the risk of outmoded specifications – so called “designed obsolescence”.
Usage
The intended usage of the TV-2 includes:
- Forecasting future changes in standards (informing project strategy).
- Specifying standards that will have an impact on the architecture and the capability it is to deliver.
Product Description
The TV-2 presents a table of draft or emerging standards that are likely to have a bearing on the architecture or the capability being architected. As with TV-1 the standards may be technical or business related, and may include future legislation.
Most TV-2 products will look very similar to TV-1. It may, however be useful to present the TV-2 according to the dates (e.g. corresponding to Enterprise Phases) in which the standards are expected to be ratified.
Creating a Standards Forecast
To create a Standards Forecast table:
- Click on Standards Forecast in the Action Artifact area, and then select Create New Diagram.
- Type the diagram name and press Enter.
- This opens the table of Standards. Click on New Standards Forecasts above the table to create a new row.
- Enter the details of the forecast.
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