AEGIS Platforms: The Potential Impact of Open Architecture in Sustaining Engineering

Abstract

This proof-of-concept case study analyzes the potential benefits of open architecture (QA) in the AEGIS software maintenance and upgrade process. In a multi-phased approach the Knowledge value Added/Real-Options (KVA+RO) framework was applied to sustaining engineering on specific AEGIS software processes. The KVA+RO framework provides decision-makers with a systematic approach for analyzing benefits and assessing risks of potential technological acquisitions. Results from our research indicate that implementing QA could result in substantial cost savings optimal return on investment and increased benefits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 2007
Accession Number
ADA493912

Entities

People

  • Jameson R. Adler
  • Jennifer L. Ahart
  • Jonathan Mun
  • Thomas Housel

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Debugging
  • Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Naval Operations
  • Open System Architecture
  • Organizational Structure
  • Risk Analysis
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing
  • Test And Evaluation

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