| Multi-Aspect Radar Algorithms (MARA) Study |
31-Aug-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Donald Coleman; James K Hall; SCI-TEQ INC HERNDON VA
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 | Sci-Teq, Inc. submits this report as the second quarterly report on the 18 month study entitled Multi-Aspect Radar Algorithms (MARA). The MARA research study is investigating and defining a surveillance system concept for a net-sentric surveillance sensor system. The system will be comprised of multiple, geographically dispersed, multi-band, multi-static Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) imaging sensors with co-located ESM sensors. The operational objective of the multi-sensor net-worked systems is to ... |
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| Facilitating Decision Making, Re-Use and Collaboration: A Knowledge Management Approach to Acquisition Program Self-Awareness |
Jun-2009 |
105 pages |
| Authors:
John L Robey; Christopher W Odell; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Decades of reform have been largely ineffective at improving the efficiency of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Acquisition System. Such inefficiency is, in part, due to complex processes and stovepipe activities that result in duplication of effort, lack of re-use, and limited collaboration on related development efforts. This research applies Knowledge Management (KM) concepts and methodologies to the DoD acquisition enterprise to increase Program Self-awareness. This research supports the implementation ... |
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| Potential Impact of Open Architecture on AEGIS Using KVA and Real Options Analysis |
14-May-2008 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Housel; Jonathan Mun; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) conducted research in a proof-of-concept case study to quantify the potential benefits of Open Architecture on AEGIS. Knowledge-value Added/Real-options (KVA+RO) framework was applied to sustaining engineering in AEGIS software maintenance and upgrade process. KVA+RO measures value and cost of human and IT assets, using a market comparables valuation technique, to establish revenue surrogates for discounted cash flow estimates. Results from our research indicate that implementing ... |
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| Potential Impact of Collaborative and Three-dimensional Imaging Technology on SHIPMAIN |
May-2008 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Housel; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
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| The U.S. Navy does not have a single portfolio containing lifecycle information for individual ships, classes of ships or shipboard systems from cradle-to-grave. Initiatives like Open Architecture (OA), the Entitled Process for Surface Ship and Carrier Modernization (SHIPMAIN EP) and rapid acquisition strategies are challenging old business models to obtain higher levels of mission capability for less cost in less time. Cost-estimation and comprehensive lifecycle management are two specific areas ... |
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| Open Architecture, Inventory Pooling and Maintenance Modules |
May-2008 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Geraldo Ferrer; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| OPEN ARCHITECTURE: Combines the benefits of commonality and modularity in product design: If two suppliers design a component with same functionality, both must adopt the same interface with the main product. - Internal design may be different. - Usually adopted in software design. - May also be adopted in physical products. HENCE: Product aggregation (through Open Architecture) may provide the same demand pooling benefit as Place aggregation! - Even greater ... |
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| Emerging Issues in the Acquisition of Open Source Software Within the US Department of Defense |
23-Apr-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Walt Scacchi; Thomas A Alspaugh; CALIFORNIA UNIV IRVINE INSTITUTE FOR SOFTWARE RESEARCH
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| In the past five or so years, it has become clear that the US Air Force, Army, and Navy have all committed to a strategy of acquiring software-intensive systems that require or utilize an open architecture (OA) and open technology (OT) that may incorporate OSS technology or OSS development processes. There are many perceived benefits and anticipated cost savings associated with an OA strategy. However, the challenge for acquisition program ... |
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| Share Repository Framework: Component Specification and Otology |
23-Apr-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Curtis Blais; Jean Johnson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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| Data sharing is the information technology watchword of our time. Revolutions in information exchange and interoperability are underway in government and industry through policies on the strategic end to data standards on the implementation end. The revolution is transforming acquisition systems and processes through specification of open architectures, which enables construction of new complex systems from crafted components. In August 2006, Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), established ... |
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| Modeling the Integration of Open Systems and Evolutionary Acquisition in DoD Programs |
23-Apr-2008 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
David N Ford; John T Dillard; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| Open systems and evolutionary acquisition are two recent innovations designed to improve program performance with flexibility. The full potential of these approaches has not been captured, partially because of integration challenges during implementation. The current work investigates the impacts of open systems and evolutionary acquisition on DoD development programs. Development changes required to simultaneously use open systems and evolutionary acquisition are used to identify and describe impacts of implementation on ... |
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| Open Architecture as an Enabler for FORCEnet Cruise Missile Defense |
SEP 2007 |
206 pages |
| Authors:
Juan G. Camacho; Lawrence F. Guest; Belen M. Hernandez; Thomas M. Johnson; Alan H. Kang; Giang T. Le; Brian J. MacGillivray; Tu K. Ngo; Kyle B. Norman; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Advancements in missile technology have made cruise missile capability available worldwide. Current US naval weapon systems lack full interoperability across multiple platforms and full integration of detection, control, and engagement processes against incoming targets. The key to defeating future threats to our military assets is in gaining additional reaction time. This can be accomplished by leveraging collective sensor detection data throughout the battlespace, utilizing the FORCEnet data resources to evaluate ... |
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| Reconfiguring to Meet Demands: Software-Defined Radio |
01-Jul-2007 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Dean Nathans; Donald R Stephens; OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NETWORKS AND INFORMATION INTEGRATION WASHINGTON DC
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| A Software-Defined Radio (SDR) allows a single hardware platform to be reconfigurable so that it can accommodate multiple radio waveforms and be easily upgraded with software changes. The Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is the Department of Defense's (DoD) solution for a family of tactical SDRs based on common open standards and architectures. JTRS accommodates legacy and new mobile ad hoc networking waveforms. Additionally, military Satellite Communication and Intelligence, Surveillance, ... |
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| Implementing Open Architecture |
May-2007 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Tom Huynh; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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| Dr. Huynh opens with a discussion of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and its implementation in Navy acquisition programs. He discusses various studies on Open-architecture frameworks. He examines the challenges of applying an Open Architecture. |
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| Panel 5 -- Open Architecture, Open Business Models and Collaboration for Acquisition |
May-2007 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Bill Johnson; Nick Guertin; PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTEGRATED WARFARE SYSTEMS WASHINGTON DC
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| What do we mean by Naval Open Architecture? Naval Open Architecture is the confluence of business and technical practices yielding modular, interoperable systems that adhere to open standards with published interfaces. OA delivers increased warfighting capabilities in a shorter time at reduced cost. This panel's presentations discuss the use of a key tool set to make the business part of the Naval Open Architecture equation come to fruition. In the ... |
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| Open Architecture, Open Business Models and Collaboration for Acquisition. Panel 5 |
May-2007 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Jim Shannon; Nick Guertin; PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTEGRATED WARFARE SYSTEMS WASHINGTON DC
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| Naval Open Architecture (OA) is the confluence of business and technical practices yielding modular, interoperable systems that adhere to open standards with published interfaces. OA delivers increased warfighting capabilities in a shorter time at reduced cost. |
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| AEGIS and Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Platforms: Using KVA Analysis, Risk Simulation and Strategic Real Options to Assess Operational Effectiveness |
30-Apr-2007 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J Housel; Johnathan Mun; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
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| Modern, analytical tools are critical to understanding the impact of open architecture technology and open business models on naval warfighting processes and procedures. These tools must measure the operational value of a system from an end-user, warfighter perspective, identify areas of deficiencies in capabilities, and flag areas for potential acquisitions. One advantage of examining open architecture system upgrade options from a warfighter perspective is that the new systems can be ... |
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| Prescription Based Maintenance Management System |
Jan-2007 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Galie; G S Valentine; John Scharschan; IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ROCHESTER NY
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| In recent years, significant focus has been placed on the development and implementation of advanced prognostic and health management (PHM) technologies in military and industrial applications. The term PHM encompasses anomaly, diagnostic and prognostic algorithms as well as higher level reasoning algorithms for isolating root causes of faults/failures and directing optimal operational or maintenance actions. In such systems, two current deficiencies exist. First, for a variety of reasons, component and ... |
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| Leveraging Competence in the Use of Leveraging Collaborative Tools Competence: facilitating an Open Architecture Approach to Acquiring Integrated Warfare Systems |
30-Dec-2006 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Housel; Angelika Dimoka; Paul A Pavlou; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF OPERATIONAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
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| A fundamental problem in reaping the benefits of using an Open Architecture (OA) approach to developing integrated warfare systems (IWS) is the requirement for the multiple parties involved to collaborate. This was less of a problem when single vendors managed the entire acquisition life cycle. To take advantage of the potential of OA to use common off the shelf software modules, multiple vendors, greater access and involvement of the acquisition ... |
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| A Design Approach for Dynamic Reconfiguration of Unattended Sensors, Unmanned Systems, and Monitoring Stations |
01 NOV 2006 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew W. Skalny; William Smuda; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The design and implementation of software for networked systems of diverse physical assets is a continuing challenge to robotic and network sensor developers. The problems are often multiplied when reconfiguring or adding new elements to existing designs in order to meet the demands of changing tactics and missions, and to meet new requirements for interoperability and additional capabilities. Systems are often designed in a way such that configuration and reconfiguration ... |
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| Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion: A Case Study in Spiral Development |
30 OCT 2006 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Boudreau; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) is a success story in the use of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)/Open Architecture (OA) beginning with towed-array sonar on 688 Class Submarines and later encompassing all sonar systems on all attack submarines, some surface ship sonar applications, and even aviation anti-submarine warfare. The Department of Defense (DoD) has long considered Open Systems Design a best practice that should be used during system development. However, ... |
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| Assessing the Operational Value of Situational Awareness for AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Platforms through the Application of the Knowledge Value Added (KVA) Methodology |
JUN 2006 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph S. Uchytil; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| As the United States Navy strives to attain a myriad of situational awareness systems that provide the functionality and interoperability required for future missions, the fundamental idea of open architecture (OA) is beginning to promulgate throughout the Department. To make rational, informed decisions concerning the processes and systems that will be integrated to provide this situational awareness, an analytical method must be used to identify process deficiencies and produce quantifiable ... |
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| Web-based Open Tool Integration Framework |
MAY 2006 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
G. Karsai; VANDERBILT UNIV NASHVILLE TN
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| The OTIF project described in this report addressed the problem of building integrated design tool chains for embedded system development. The project has developed, implemented, and applied an open tool integration framework that provides a software infrastructure for building specific tool integration solutions. The framework is based on reusable components and industry-standard protocols, and uses metamodeling and model transformation technology to facilitate the tool integration task. The report summarizes the ... |
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| Developing Performance Based Requirements for Open Architecture Design |
30-Apr-2006 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Brad Naegle; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| To implement the capabilities conceptualized in Joint Vision 2020, complex, secure networks of weapon systems, intelligence platforms, and command and control mechanisms must be seamlessly integrated and maintained over time. Accurate and timely information will enable Joint Vision 2020 key tenets: Dominant Maneuver, Precision Engagement, Focused Logistics, and Full Dimensional Protection. These networks are central warfighting platforms in the information age. As these capabilities are developed over time in an ... |
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| Open Technology Development: Roadmap Plan |
APR 2006 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
J. C. Herz; Mark Lucas; John Scott; DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC ADVANCE SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS
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| What is Open Technology Development? Open Technology Development refers to a number of practices for development and implementation of current and next-generation software. These changes and paradigm shifts are enabled by the Internet and related technologies, which enable distributed groups of programmers to collaboratively develop and manage code libraries in a decentralized fashion. The key elements of this approach are: 1. Open Standards and Interfaces; 2. Open Source Software and ... |
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| Developing Software Requirements Supporting Open Architecture Performance Goals in Critical DoD System-of-Systems |
15-Nov-2005 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Brad R Naegle; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| To implement the capabilities conceptualized in Joint Vision 2020, complex, secure networks of weapon systems, intelligence platforms, and command and control mechanisms must be seamlessly integrated and maintained over time. Accurate and timely information will enable Joint Vision 2020 key tenets: Dominant Maneuver, Precision Engagement, Focused Logistics, and Full Dimensional Protection. These networks are central warfighting platforms in the information age. As these capabilities are developed over time in an ... |
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| Standard-Cell, Open-Architecture Power Conversion Systems |
OCT 2005 |
273 pages |
| Authors:
D. Boroyevich; F. Wang; F. C. Lee; W. G. Odendaal; S. Edwards; VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND STATE UNIV BLACKSBURG BRADLEY DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| This Final Report compiles all the work carried out at the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES), corresponding to the "Standard-Cell, Open-Architecture Power Conversion Systems" project sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This project was purposefully aimed to develop a standardized hierarchical design and analysis methodology for modular power electronics conversion systems using as basis the ISO/OSI seven-layer reference model. The foundational ideas of this engineering vision came ... |
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| Modeling Adaptive Middleware and Its Applications to Military Tactical Datalinks |
JUN 2005 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Jason T. Lawson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Open systems solutions and techniques have become the de facto standard for achieving interoperability between disparate, large-scale, legacy software systems. A key technology among open systems solutions and techniques is middleware. Middleware, in general, is used to isolate applications from dependencies introduced by hardware, operating systems, and other low-level aspects of system architectures. While middleware approaches are or will be integrated into operational military systems, many open questions exist about ... |
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| CommandRESPONSE: An Open Source Instantiation of an Event-Driven and Services-Based Architecture for Net-Centric Warfare and Public Safety Applications |
JUN 2005 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Dee Quashnock; Pericles Haleftiras; Mike Bennett; Dan Dunaway; Jay Ford; Khanh Vo; Myoki Spencer; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMAND SAN DIEGO CA
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| Today's navy warfighting and domestic public safety professionals must deal with information overload, new types of threats and complex fields of engagement while attempting to achieve a shared situational awareness and make critical decisions under a high degree of uncertainty. The current information systems supporting these efforts were designed to accomplish singular functions with each system requiring its own information management and processing infrastructure. These systems are difficult to adapt ... |
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| The Mimosa Open Solution Collaborative Engineering and IT Environments Workshop |
03 MAR 2005 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Powe Carl M.; ARMY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
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| MIMOSA Center of Excellence: (1) Location - Software Engineering Directorate -- Research, Development, and Engineering Center -- Research, Development and Engineering Command. (2) Purpose: Execute the MIMOSA implementation process within the Department of Defense. |
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| SAE AADL: An Industry Standard for Embedded Systems Engineering |
30 SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
Peter Feiler; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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 | SAE AADL and OSATE: ENABLERS OF EMBEDDED SYSTEMS RESEARCH: Industry standard architecture modeling notation & model interchange format facilitates: Interchange of architecture models between contractors & subcontractors; Common architecture model for non-functional system property analysis from different perspectives; In-house prototyping of project specific architecture analysis & generation; Architecture research with access to industrial models; and industry exposure to research results. |
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| OMG Data-Distribution Service (DDS): Architectural Overview |
30 SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
Gerardo Pardo-Castellote; REAL-TIME INNOVATIONS INC SUNNYVALE CA
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| The OMG Data-Distribution Service (DDS) is a new specification for publish-subscribe data-distribution systems. The purpose of the specification is to provide a common application-level interface that clearly defines the data- distribution service. The specification describes the service using UML, providing a platform-independent model that can then be mapped into a variety of concrete platforms and programming languages. This paper introduces the OMG DDS specification, describes the main aspects of the ... |
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| Virtual Prototyping and Performance Analysis of RapidIO-Based System Architectures for Space-Based Radar |
30 SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
David Bueno; Chris Conger; Adam Leko; Ian Troxel; Alan D. George; FLORIDA UNIV GAINESVILLE COLL OF ENGINEERING
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| Space-Based Radar (SBR) processing is a processor- and communication- intensive HPEC application that presents unique design challenges. This talk will concentrate on the presentation of simulation results of mapping a parallel Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) application on an embedded multiprocessor satellite processing system featuring a RapidIO interconnection network. We consider three partitionings of a real-time GMTI algorithm executed on systems of different sizes and topologies. Each partitioning's system performance ... |
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| Embedded Diagnostics & Prognostics Wireless Sensing Platforms |
01 JUN 2004 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Ousachi; Andrew Scott; David Yee; Thomas Hosmer; Dave Daniszewski; AMERICAN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC TROY MI
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| An embedded diagnostics and prognostics architecture affects several aspects associated with military ground vehicles such as improved safety, reduction in maintenance times, weapon system readiness, and awareness of mission capabilities. These capabilities can be enhanced further by implementing wireless technologies on vehicles and utilizing wireless communication in the theater of operations. A wireless architecture on the vehicle provides the foundation for additional significant attributes such as improved theater awareness and ... |
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| Open & Interoperable UAV System Architecture |
02 SEP 2003 |
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| Authors:
EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH MUNCHEN (GERMANY)
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| Briefing charts from presentation on an open and interoperable system architecture for UAVs. |
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| Open Systems Policy Highlights |
15 AUG 2003 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
OPEN SYSTEMS JOINT TASK FORCE ARLINGTONVA
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| The purpose of this document is to provide readers with a quick reference and better understanding of scope and content of open system policy language in the DoD 5000 series documents. These policy directions have been promulgated in May 12, 2003 revision of the DoD Directive 5000.1, the DoD instruction 5000.2 Operation of the Defense Acquisition System, and the subsequent canceling of the DoD 5000.2-R, Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense ... |
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| Diamond High Assurance Security Program: Trusted Computing Exemplar |
SEP 2002 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Cynthia E. Irvine; Timothy E. Levin; George W. Dinolt; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| Over the past decade, the U.S. Government has not been significantly involved in high assurance Trusted Computing acquisitions and research. During this time, the Government's focus on commercial off the shelf procurements helped to fuel explosive advances in commercial technology, but it also contributed to the lack of progress in the ability of commercial systems to appropriately protect themselves and the data with which they are entrusted. While industry has ... |
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| Defense Analysis Challenges for Modeling and Simulation |
01 JUN 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Vince Roske; JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC
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| These viewgraphs list challenges for modeling and simulation for wargaming simulation and analysis. |
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| An Open Systems Approach to Supportability |
JUN 2002 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Arvid G. Larson; Charles K. Banning; John F. Leonard; WALCOFF TECHNOLOGIES INC FAIRFAX VA
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| The open systems approach is both a technical approach to weapons systems engineering and a preferred business strategy that is |
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| Executive Briefing: The Open Systems Approach |
JUN 2002 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| These viewgraphs discuss open systems: what they are, what the benefits are, how they are being used and how one can get help in developing an open systems strategy. |
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| The FrameWork: An Open-Architecture for Very Large Image Exploitation |
JUN 2002 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
George O. Ramseyer; Scott E. Spetka; Richard E. Linderman; Brian C. Romano; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB ROME NY INFORMATION DIRECTORATE
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| Advances in sensor collection and display technologies have led to increasingly larger imagery databases with increasingly complex processing requirements. Combining high-speed communications and remote parallel processing computers through shared access, sensor data can be transmitted and processed, and the resultant imagery products can then be efficiently disseminated through information-based systems. The FrameWork is a system that exploits very large image processing technology through Project Broadsword, and is being designed to ... |
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| The Air Force Develops an Initiative to Manage Change in Avionics Systems |
01-Sep-2001 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bowers; SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
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| While the U.S. Air Force (USAF) systems are remaining in service longer than planned, the industrial base of prime and original equipment manufacturers and suppliers is declining. Thus, the USAF is faced with developing a plan for designing avionics systems that precluded their obsolescence. Weapons in the field need to remain current and supportable. Future systems require a design that facilitates substitution of modern electronics over a system's life. As ... |
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| An Integrated Approach to Electronic Navigation |
AUG 2001 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Shaw; Bill Pettus; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| While the Global Positioning System (GPS) is and will continue to be an excellent navigation system, it is neither flawless nor is it the only system employed in the navigation of today's seagoing warfighters. The modern warfighter must operate with dominant maneuverability, precision engagement capability, full-dimensional protection, and focused logistics. To meet these requirements, an integration of independent, self-contained, self-initiated, and externally referenced systems must be realized. The Navigation Sensor ... |
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| Guidance on Commercial-Based and Open Systems for Program Managers |
APR 2001 |
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| Authors:
Patrick R. H. Place; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| With increasing frequency, program managers are acquiring systems based on both commercial products and open systems. This brings both benefits and risks. Although the benefits of using commercial products and open systems are widely publicized, the risks are often overlooked. This document discusses various risks and provides guidance that may be used to mitigate those risks. |
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| Integrated Modular Avionics with COTS directed to Open Systems and Obsolescence Management |
JAN 2001 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
G. Grabowski; B. Balser; M. Foerster; EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH MUNCHEN (GERMANY)
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| This paper describes bow to design open computer systems for mission critical applications within the avionics of military aircraft using Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) computer components. Design aspects of "Integrated Modula Avionics" (IMA) are incorporated. How these aspects contribute to an effective obsolescence management is also described. The content of this paper is presented within the context of projects currently running at the European Aeronautic Defence and Space (EADS) ... |
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| Guidance on Commercial-Based and Open Systems for Coast Guard Program Managers |
DEC 2000 |
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| Authors:
Patrick R. H. Place; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| With increasing frequency, Coast Guard Program Managers are acquiring systems based on both commercial products and open systems. This brings both benefits and risks. Although the benefits of using commercial products and open systems are widely publicized, the risks are often overlooked. This document discusses various risks and provides guidance that may be used to mitigate those risks. |
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| Open Systems Advanced Workstation Transition Report |
JUL 2000 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
H. Ko; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| U.S. Navy Command and Control systems require complex task support from shipboard workstations that receive information from various sources and display information multiple modalities of operators. The specific multimodalities involve touch and voice inputs with visual and 3-D auditory outputs. This report describes the development of the Open Systems Advanced Workstation (OSAW) and presents guidelines for using multi-modal technologies. |
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| Open System Design and Evolutionary Acquisition Application To The National Missile Defense Family of Radars |
MAR 2000 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Orazio A. Di Marca; Stephen B. Rejto; Thomas Gomez; ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CENTER HANSCOM AFB MA
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| The traditional acquisition process is complex and lengthy. The process does not allow appropriate user interaction/feedback and often, due to its extended period of performance, continuity in program office personnel is lost. Developments usually experience schedule slips and cost over runs. Traditional acquisitions usually develop closed (stove piped) systems employing "custom" component with "tightly coupled" software and hardware. The developments lack open system architectures ... |
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| Demonstration of ATM-Based Advanced AWACS Network With Integrated Battlespace Simulation |
JUL 1999 |
150 pages |
| Authors:
Jae H. Kim; Michael Y. Thompson; Sankar Ray; BOEING PHANTOM WORKS SEATTLE WA
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| Future C4I aircraft mission avionics suites will be required to handle a much greater aggregate data rate than is the case today, and also be required to provide a much more comprehensive set of network services to support on-hoard battle staffs. Current on-board networking technology cannot meet these emerging requirements. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networking technology has been identified as a significant potential backbone network for future mission avionics. ATM ... |
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| An Open Systems Process for DoD |
25 SEP 1998 |
84 pages |
| Authors:
Wayne L. O'hern Jr; DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| Advanced User Interface Design and Advanced Internetting for Tactical Security Systems |
JUN 1998 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
S. A. Murray; D. W. Gage; J. P. Bott; D. W. Murphy; W. D. Bryan; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| In recent years military security forces have operated in a climate of increasing mission complexity and diversity. As a response to such challenges, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) approved a concept for a Family of Integrated Tactical Security Systems (FITSS) involving integrated security sensor systems to support future operations. In support of this concept the Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA), at the request of the U. S. ... |
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| Open Systems Development Initiative (OSDI). Open Systems Project Engineering Conference (OSPEC). FY 98 Status Review 29 April - 1 May 1998 |
29 APR 1998 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
John T. Paul; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| Open Systems Core Avionics Requirement |
29 APR 1998 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Nick Carter; BOEING CO SEATTLE WA
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| These viewgraphs discuss the "OSCAR vision" which is to significantly reduce the life cycle support costs of the AV-8B avionic s |
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