Coordinates of a Life-Cycle Model for a Software System and Communicating the Need for Software Technology
Abstract
On August 7-9, 1989, the Navy 6.2 Software Technology Project held a workshop meeting at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Two parallel working groups were formed to address: (1) Evolving a consensus on the coordinates of a suitable software life-cycle model for the Navy; and (2) Communicating the need for software technology. The Working Meeting was opened by CDR Jane Van Fossen of the Office of Navy Technology who described the nature of software technology from a financial investment perspective. It was noted that software technology is a low profile budget item, with essentially no Navy 6.3A investment and a 6.2 budget that represents only about two million of the $430 million ONT budget. This level of investment in software technology seems inappropriate in light of the significance of software for major Navy systems. After CDR Van Fossen's remarks, the two working groups separated to pursue their respective topics. This report summarizes the efforts of these working groups. Working Group 1 accomplishments are summarized in Section 2. Working Group 2 accomplishments are summarized in Section 3. Working group participants are listed in Appendices A and B respectively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA226592