U.S. Army Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support (CALS) Test Bed. MIL-STD-1840A Data Delivery Using Non-Magnetic-Tape Media.
Abstract
The Army Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) Test Bed is a CALS Test Network (CTN) designated Lead Service Test Bed. Among other things, it supports the CTN in achieving the objectives stated in the CTN strategic plan. During Phase I of the CALS Program, the focus has been on standards for digital interchange of technical information among dissimilar computer systems. The governing standard for data interchange is MIL-STD-1840A, 'Automated Interchange of Technical Information.' This standard specifies detailed requirements on file structure and content, transfer media, and packaging for transferring technical publications and product data. But MIL-STD-1840A is neither clear nor thorough on non-magnetic-tape media. The objective of this test effort was to: (1) Evaluate the effectiveness of MIL-STD-1840A when the data delivery medium is not magnetic tape; (2) Recommend guidelines and automated routines for preparing MIL-STD- 1840A compliant data transfer using non-magnetic media; (3) Recommend acceptance criteria and procedures for data received via non-magnetic media; (4) Identify problems and technical limitations encountered during data interchange using non-magnetic media; and (5) Recommend additional specifications for the 'media option' section of MIL-STD-1840A to include non-magnetic media.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA312660