Battle Management Architecture Design Concepts
Abstract
The Naval Ocean Systems Center (NOSC) initiated an effort in the fall of 1990 to produce a design concept for Battle Management Architecture (BMA). BMA has been defined in Ref. 1 as a physical, functional, and organizational structure that supports command authorities from National Command Authority (NCA) through Element Commanders. It applies across the spectrum of conflict and enables commanders to employ and effectively control joint and combined forces, including naval forces, to achieve national objectives.... It includes and interrelates sensors, intelligence, command and control, combat direction, weapon system control, electronic warfare, and supporting logistic elements. This report will present the NOSC formulation of (1) a framework for expressing the functions performed within BMA, (2) systems of implementations where BMA standards are required, and (3) attributes that characterize BMA. The effort currently is focused on developing guidelines for the design of systems within BMA and on a BMA implementation plan that includes concept validation, development support, accreditation, and transition from design to implementation. This current work will be reported separately. When implemented, BMA will bring a standard approach to Navy battle management system development, operation, and modification. It will bring resource sharing, affording advantages of increased efficiency and survivability. It will also bring open systems that support: (1) the extensive use of commercial and commercially developed hardware and software, thereby improving performance and reducing costs and delays in acquiring new technology, (2) interoperability, and (3) the orderly evolution of our response to changes in threat and advances in technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA242926