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Representability

The formal representability analysis classifies which GDS concepts can and cannot be represented in OWL/SHACL/SPARQL.

See the full analysis: formal-representability.md

Key Results

The canonical decomposition h = f . g is the representation boundary:

  • g (policy mapping) is entirely R1 — fully representable in OWL
  • f_struct (update map: "who updates what") is R1
  • f_behav (transition function: "how values change") is R3 — not representable

Verification Check Classification

Tier Checks Count
R1 (SHACL-core) G-002, SC-005..SC-009 6
R2 (SPARQL) G-004, G-006, SC-001..SC-004 6
R3 (Python-only) G-001, G-005 2
Mixed G-003 (flags R1, ports R3) 1