COTS-Based Systems: Lessons Learned from Experiences with COTS Software Use on Space Systems

Abstract

The incorporation of COTS software into software-intensive systems brings promises of reduced cost and schedule, along with higher reliability and maintainability by using "proven" software. However, the reality of using COTS software can be very different! This report presents the results of a survey of USAF Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) program experience with incorporating COTS software into their systems. Six major lessons learned derived from the survey are described, along with recommendations for improving the acquisition of COTS -based systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 2001
Accession Number
ADA395043

Entities

People

  • R. J. Adams
  • S. Eslinger

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Hyperspectral Imagery
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Reliability
  • Software Design
  • Software Development
  • Space Systems
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space