An Architecture-Centric Approach for Acquiring Software-Reliant Systems

Abstract

Because software plays a critical role in nearly every complex Department of Defense acquisition, there is increased emphasis on reducing acquisition risk for software-reliant systems. An architecture-centric acquisition approach has proven to be effective. In this paper, we present the basics of architecture-centric engineering. Then we give a structure for incorporating these practices into the acquisition life cycle, illustrated by an example. We overview how these practices are being implemented in current programs. We conclude by demonstrating how a program can use this approach in synergy with current system engineering practices to achieve an appropriate emphasis on software in a system acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA543718

Entities

People

  • John Bergey
  • Lawrence Jones

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Software Design
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Software Engineering.