Title :
Evaluation of the generic open architecture framework [for weapons systems]
Author :
Parrish, Donald L. ; James, Jim A.
Author_Institution :
Nichols Res. Corp., Huntsville, AL, USA
Abstract :
The Weapon Systems Annex proposes a framework similar to the DoD Technical Reference Model cited in the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) but one whose governing source is the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The SAE developed a technical reference model based on a NASA initiative for space flight systems software. The model is named the Generic Open Architecture (GOA) Framework. This GOA Framework was investigated in a study for possible modification and inclusion in the Weapon Systems Annex of the JTA. The analysis showed that a GOA Framework is useful as a reference model for weapons platforms. Benefits from this framework are best represented by two fundamental categories: software portability and systems interoperability. These two categories are presented as open systems stacks
Keywords :
military computing; open systems; real-time systems; software architecture; Joint Technical Architecture; direct interface; generic open architecture framework; interoperability; layers of functionality; logical interface; real-time systems; reference model; resource access services; software portability; weapon systems; Aerospace engineering; Automotive engineering; Cities and towns; Computer architecture; Graphics; Hardware; NASA; Real time systems; System software; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1999. Proceedings. 18th
Conference_Location :
St Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5749-3
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1999.863666