Computer-Aided Acquisition And Logistic Support Telecommunications Plan
Abstract
Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) is intended to automate technical data and drawing deliverables including technical manuals and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) products. Automated data coupled with a real-time means of access should lower procurement and support costs, increase efficiencies, and result in a greater ability to disseminate and reuse data. To accomplish this, CALS must span multiple functions and databases. Since the functions and databases are not colocated, data transmission requirements and communications protocols are very critical. We recommend a telecommunications architecture and intelligent gateway (IG) architecture for transmitting data over long-haul lines. We recommend making optimal use of the Defense Data Network (DDN) and alternate means for data transmittal should CALS requirements exceed DDN capability. The telecommunications architecture we recommend specifies that the communications protocols, data exchange protocols, and transmission media to support CALS projects should be implemented in three phases, consistent with the phased Department of Defense migration to Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) standards. The objective is to accommodate CALS distributed computer networks and to enable the interconnection of selected heterogeneous components based on cost, performance, availability, and competitive procurement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA214042
Entities
People
- John S. Doby
Organizations
- LMI