In order to easily visualize each system with its main purpose and possibilities, the notion of conceptual model is used.
It includes several key points that need to be answered:
The first one is requirement. It answers the question of what problem should the system solve. It encompasses the whole meaning of creating a system.
The second key point is the structure of the system. It defines the components and their relations within the system.
Another point is the behavior of the system. This needs to be clarified to clearly understand how the system solves the problems that is mentioned in the requirement point.
The fourth point is properties which includes functionalities of the system.
And lastly, operating characteristics, which encompasses inputs, outputs, and interactions with users.
Below is the depiction of conceptual model that deals with developing and supporting natural resource monitoring.
