Topics in Interoperability: Infrastructure Replacement in a System of Systems

Abstract

This technical note examines the Common Operations System (COS) a large aggregation of independently developed systems, and the risks posed to it by an infrastructure upgrade. Many large organizations involved in critical government roles depend on the COS for planning their business operations. When such a large number of applications rely on a complex infrastructure an attempt to upgrade raises many interoperability issues. The risks involved, and their observed mititations are examined in several areas: system interfaces organizational responsibilities requirements and functionality developing an integration process and testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA444901

Entities

People

  • David J. Carney
  • James L. Smith
  • Patrick R.H. Place

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Aircrafts
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Complex Systems
  • Contractors
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Guarantees
  • Infrastructure
  • Interoperability
  • Organizational Structure
  • Software Development
  • System Of Systems
  • United States
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Software Engineering.