Systemexhibits

Systemexhibits is a term used to describe the observable manifestations of a system’s behavior, state, and interfaces. In this framing, exhibits are the evidence or indicators that reveal how a system functions, how it responds to inputs, and how it interacts with its environment. The concept is intended to support analysis, validation, and communication about complex systems.

Exhibits can be categorized in several ways. Static exhibits refer to structure and configuration that determine how a system is composed. Dynamic exhibits capture behavior over time, including state transitions and performance under varying conditions. Functional exhibits describe the actions a system can perform, while nonfunctional exhibits cover qualities such as latency, reliability, security, and usability. Visibility also varies, with external exhibits consisting of interfaces, inputs, and outputs; internal exhibits including state variables and logs; and environmental exhibits covering context and interoperability points with other systems.

Deriving systemexhibits typically involves methods from requirements engineering and model-based systems engineering, as well as empirical data from telemetry, logging, testing, and simulation. Exhibits are used to verify and validate designs, compare alternatives, document system properties, and facilitate stakeholder communication. They help translate abstract requirements into tangible measurements and observable behaviors.

Examples include a software system whose exhibits include response time and error rate; an electrical grid where frequency stability and outage duration are exhibits; or an organizational process where throughput and cycle time serve as exhibits. The concept is observer-centric and aims to make complex systems more interpretable, though its boundaries and terminology can vary across disciplines.