The Future of Space Systems - The Challenge of Standards and Interoperability

Abstract

Contents: I THE INTEROPERABILITY IMPERATIVE - Scope of the Problem, The Need for a Joint Approach, Standard Messages, Standard Tools and Metrics; II APPROACH - Build a Limited Initial Program Based on Existing Assets and Organizations, Document What Exists, Define, Test and Implement Standards, Define Future Extensions and Growth Paths, Test and Evaluate Interoperability Standards in Parallel with SDI Simulations and Experiments; III THE INTEROPERABILITY PROCESS - Interface Change Proposals, Technical Assessment, Programmatic Assessment, Interface Authority; IV PRODUCTS - Interoperability Concept in Perspective, Layered, Evolutionary Interface Architecture, Technical Interface Concept, Technical Interface Operating Procedures, Technical Interface Design, Message Element Dictionary, Table of Data Items Codes, Table of Algorithms and Equations, Table of Physical and Mathematical Constants, Communications Channel Specifications, Interoperability Master Plan; V ORGANIZING FOR INTEROPERABILITY - The Tactical Interoperability Paradigm, Organizing for Space Interoperability; IV RECOMMENDATIONS, BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 12, 1989
Accession Number
ADA345822

Entities

People

  • J. Morrison

Organizations

  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Software
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Digital Information
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Governments
  • Language
  • Organizational Structure
  • Simulations
  • Space Systems
  • Standards
  • Test Beds
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space