Operational Testing of Software-Intensive Systems: Observations and Comments

Abstract

Three operational test events from separate ACAT 1D acquisition programs are the foundation for this study. The generalized effect of the software systems on individual test results is examined. The test results support discussions related to several current test and evaluation (T&E) initiatives such as early integrated testing, cost reduction by sharing high-demand testing assets, and mission-based T&E. The creative and innovative power of the representative set of users employing the software system is continually demonstrated. Though users remain the backbone of every initial operational test (IOT) final exam, this study suggests that the same representative set of users are a potentially viable resource for guiding more efficient early development and testing of future software-intensive systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA539309

Entities

People

  • Will Manning

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Design
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flight Crews
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Navigation
  • Observation
  • Radio Equipment
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - DoD 5G Program