SDI Large-Scale System Technology Study.
Abstract
Because the Strategic Defense Initiative presents one of the most challenging problems ever posed to science, the performance requirements for many components and subsystems exceed the current state-of-the art. Survivability, reliability, maintainability, security, and cost-effectiveness are critical issues. In addition to the problems of subsystem engineering, there is the need to coordinate the operation of large numbers of system components that are dynamically entering and leaving the battle space. This coordination is addressed by the Battle Management function. The algorithms and technologies required to support Battle Management are the subject of the SDC Large Scale Systems Technology Study. Battle Management is defined on two levels: 1. As a collection of algorithms for gathering information of the state of the battle and for the allocation of system resources. 2. As a collection of technologies by which the algorithms are implemented and supported. These include the computer hardware/software, data base management, networks, and communications. In general, the algorithms pose requirements for the technologies while the latter impose constraints on the former. Battle management approaches range from autonomous, with a minimum of coordination, to centralized with the best opportunities for optimal utilization of resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 18, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA338031
Entities
Organizations
- System Development Corporation