History of the AN/UYK-20(V) Data Processing System Acquisition and Its Impact on Tactical Systems Development.

Abstract

In 1972 the Chief of Naval Material perceived a proliferation of small computer types in the Navy inventory. To stem that proliferation a standard minicomputer was procured, to be used in all current and future tactical systems requiring a small digital processor. That standard was designated the AN/UYK-20(V) Data Processing System. Lack of dedicated support forced the Chief of Naval Material to tax the users of the system to obtain the necessary development and operational support funds. Premature delivery of the system to meet user schedules resulted in highly unreliable equipment being used in development efforts. A significant adverse impact on user project costs and schedules resulted. Examination of the standard minicomputer acquisition fosters a number of recommendations for future tactical digital processor acquisitions. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA032303

Entities

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  • Robert Richardson Joyce

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Compilers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Engineers
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Logic Gates
  • Logistics
  • Object Code
  • Operating Systems
  • Power Supplies
  • Procurement
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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.