A Study of Embedded Computer System Software Acquisition Management and Recommendations to Improve Development Visibility.

Abstract

The United States Air Force is the largest user of computers in the world and a major portion of that information processing capability is comprised of digital avionics computers. This thesis describes some of the major problems of acquiring Embedded Computer System (ECS) software for avionics systems. A description of the DOD avionics software acquisition process is included for background information as well as a discussion of the applicable guidance, policies, and regulations. Recommendations to improve software acquisition were derived from literature research, refined by interviews with practicing software engineers and managers, and presented as a product of this thesis. The interviews were conducted with software acquisition personnel at the Aeronautical Systems Division of Air Force Systems Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. A major conclusion of this thesis is that the development of a computer software management discipline is both necessary and feasible. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA065879

Entities

People

  • Gary M. Barbee

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Data Processing
  • Engineers
  • Information Processing
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Software Development
  • System Software
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Computer Science.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management