Common Imagery Ground / Surface Systems

Abstract

The DoD charged the AF with developing, upgrading and managing the DCGS Integration Backbone (DIB) for all the Services to provide common DCGS enterprise services and interoperability at the data level. The DIB is a set of enterprise standards and services that enable interoperability and component reuse. Using the DIB, AF DCGS modernization will transform AF DCGS from its existing proprietary system to a net-centric service oriented architecture. 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 common enterprise services consistent with the Department's net-centric vision, while maintaining flexibility to support the full range of the warfighter missions. Also, all 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
674826_0305240F_7_3600_PB_2014

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

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