Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Case Study

Abstract

This documented briefing examines the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) program and the challenges that the Air Force and the MIDS International Program Office (IPO) will likely face as the program moves into the production phase. A number of options are presented that could help the Air Force, the other U.S. military services, and the MIDS international partners meet future challenges. This case study should be of interest to Air Force planners and program managers involved in the development and upgrade of U.S. Air Force aircraft and those involved in the development and acquisition of future tactical data communication systems for ships, aircraft, air defense sites, and command and control centers. This study, part of the Interoperability of Allied and U.S. Air Forces in Future Operations project, was conducted in the Aerospace Force Development Program of Project AIR FORCE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA483106

Entities

People

  • Daniel L Gonzales
  • Daniel Norton
  • Myron Hura

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Aircrafts
  • Case Studies
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Centers
  • Communication Systems
  • Corporations
  • Digital Communications
  • Information Operations

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space