Rapid Prototyping for Combat Systems - A Research Task

Abstract

This paper describes the requirements and activities for a research task relating to the development of facilities for the rapid prototyping of operator interfaces in combat systems. Emphasis is placed on requirements analysis, simplicity of modification, and portability of the prototype. The need for prototyping in any system involving complex operator interfaces is now generally accepted, and is commonplace in the development of custom commercial software packages. Its main advantage is that the user and developer can reach a mutual understanding of the requirements for the product, and at a far higher level of detail than is possible by other means. There are benefits for both parties. The user is given an early example of what he is buying, and can then see deficiencies in his specified requirements or in the proposed implementation. The developer on the other hand can recognise where his understanding of the requirement is incorrect or incomplete, and take early corrective action, avoiding the development of an inferior product. Keywords: Australia. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA228452

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  • A. P. Gabb

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  • Application Software
  • Australia
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Computer Programs
  • Deficiencies
  • Digital Information
  • Product Prototyping
  • Prototypes
  • Research Facilities
  • Software Prototyping

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  • Engineering

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