Long-Range Technological Impact on Computer-Aided Product Development at DMA (Defense Mapping Agency).
Abstract
Increasing demands are being placed on DMA by DOD organizations for Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy products. To meet these demands, DMA must automate labor intensive tasks, particularly with regards to photo interpretation and software development and maintenance practices must be responsive to changes in DMA needs. Geographic Data Processing(GDP) systems are the key vehicle for automation of the production process. The DMA Modern Programming Environment(MPE) implementation effort offers the means for an evolutionary upgrade for changing software programming needs. Technology advances in areas such as artificial intelligence database modelling, high speed processing, problem oriented languages, Ada, etc. are fertile for exploitation. However, improper application of the technologies could prove to be costly as well as of little value. This study has produced a requirements specification and validation methodology which could significantly reduce the risk associated with building GDP systems through the development of inexpensive rapid prototypes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA173599
Entities
People
- Gruia-catalon Roman
- H. C. Cunningham
- Michael E. Ehlers
- R. H. Lykins
- Robert K. Israel
Organizations
- University of Washington