Accession Number:

ADA090159

Title:

Techniques Available for Improving the Maintainability of DoD Weapon System Software.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Pilcher,Russell Dean

Report Date:

1980-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

185.0

Abstract:

Problems associated with the production and operational support of DoD weapon system software are examined. Emphasis is placed on identifying techniques that are currently available for improving the maintainability of this software. A discussion of the software life cycle, structured programming methodologies, use of high order languages, and documentation requirements for software is included with a review of applicable DoD policies. Among the conclusions is that there exists a critical need to recognize maintainability as a primary design objective for DoD weapon system software. Author

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• *WEAPON SYSTEMS
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• THESES
• STANDARDS
• LIFE CYCLE COSTS
• MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
• HIGH LEVEL LANGUAGES
• TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE