A Web-Based Architecture for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)

Abstract

This paper presents a concept of a Web-based Architecture for achieving user-level interoperability of Department of Defense (DoD) Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) so that an end user can view any DoD IETM, no matter what the source, using only one electronic display device and common set of browser software. The particular solution presented is that developed by a study performed for the Navy; however, the paper also discusses the effort to extend the Navy Architecture to all of DoD. The DoD effort is being undertaken by a Tri-Service team chartered by the Assistant Undersecretary of Defense (Logistics Reinvention and Modernization). The Architecture is being developed in response to a requirement from the Joint Logistics Commanders, which identifies that non-interoperability of IETMs as a major impediment in conducting Joint Operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA444772

Entities

People

  • Eric L. Jorgensen
  • Joseph J. Fuller

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Application Software
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • Network Protocols
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • User Interface
  • Warfare
  • Web Browsers
  • World Wide Web

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics