Applying a Service-Oriented Architecture to Operational Flight Program Development

Abstract

This article describes how a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) was successfully applied to reuse data and applications previously deployed in single-user, single-computer configurations. The collection of data and applications was transformed into a unified, multiuser, client-server platform through the use of open source and standards-based technologies to minimize development time, maximize interoperability, and facilitate collaboration. The collaboration resulting from the multiuser network capability and shared resources enabled progress towards the Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard (AS9100) goals of lowering costs, meeting schedules, improving quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA487694

Entities

People

  • Mitch Chan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Engineering
  • Operating Systems
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • Service Oriented Architecture
  • Simulators
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Test Stands
  • Web Service

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

Technology Areas

  • Space