Support to DCGS Enterprise
Abstract
This Program Element contains efforts the AF is lead service for under the auspices of USD(I). Prior to FY13, these efforts were executed within PE0305208F, Distributed Common Ground System. Beginning in FY13, the AF DCGS programs and Support to DCGS Enterprise programs are reported separately for improved visibility. The DCGS Family of Systems, including AF DCGS, was directed to migrate to a net-centric DoD ISR enterprise enabling the Services to operate and share intelligence products more effectively in a Joint environment. All Services must pursue a common path based on a set of common enterprise services consistent with the Department's net-centric vision while maintaining flexibility to support the full range of the warfighter missions. Specifically, the DoD charged the Air Force to lead the development, upgrade, integration, and test of common DCGS Integration Backbone (DIB) enterprise services. The DIB is a set of enterprise standards and services that enable interoperability and component reuse. All the Military Services are mandated to incorporate the DIB interoperability standards and commit to the DIB architecture as the migration path to common DCGS enterprise services. The Distributed Common Ground Systems-Imagery (DCGS-I) Testbed is an integration and test environment, used by the Services and Agency program offices to conduct integration of DCGS components and test interoperability interfaces with new sensors, applications, and net- centric operations. This testbed also supports the integration and testing of DoD DCGS components prior to introduction into the operational environment. Upgrades to the DCGS-I Testbed will ensure it stays current with DCGS standards and architecture. The AF-sponsored DIB System Program Office also participates in the development, testing, and implementation of international standards (to include NATO standardization agreements) to ensure joint, allied, and coalition interoperability. The Common Imagery Processor (CIP) project develops a common imagery sensor processing capability within the DCGS-I architecture. The imagery processor accepts airborne imagery data, processes it into an exploitable format, and provides it to other elements within the weapon system and/or the DCGS Enterprise. Current efforts are transitioning the legacy imagery processor from a hardware/software capability to a virtual software capability improving enterprise processing capabilities. Efforts continue to keep the capability on track to handle the current sensors. Activities also include testing, development, and demonstrations integrating updated and new/emerging sensors into the DCGS. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0305240F_7_3600_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY14 total decrease of $2.0M for higher Department of Defense priorities.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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