IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTERS IN A STRATEGIC COMMAND SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT,
Abstract
This paper describes some experience and observations in implementing a large scale, integrated nine-computer system as a tool of command and control. The primary intent is to set forth command system environmental information which may be profitably considered in assessing the relative merits of alternative designs for more advanced, follow-on command information systems. The three principles now generally accepted by system developers, i.e., evolutionary development, user participation and compatibility are discussed in some detail. Descriptions of the performance characteristics of the computer system with its associated system control and support programs are given. Functional applications of the system are covered in general terms with particular emphasis on the requirement for system responsiveness to the user staff elements. This discussion is extended to the procedures and organization of effort necessary to the implementation of such a system. As an expository device, a comparison is made between this large integrated system and a family of small, independent computer systems from different environmental points of view. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0474917
Entities
People
- W. L. Wilkinson
Organizations
- George Washington University