Alternate Versions of the Three Dimensional Wind Field (3DWF) Graphical User Interface (GUI) with and without Using Internet Explorer's ActiveX Controls

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Abstract:

The Three-Dimensional Wind Field 3DWF model developed by the US Army Research Laboratory ARL is based on the mass conservation principle and produces a high-resolution wind field over complex terrain. A user-friendly graphical user interface GUI that relies on Microsoft Internet Explorers ActiveX controls has also been implemented to facilitate use of the model. Although ActiveX controls offer the most convenient method for a webpage designer to develop a GUI that needs to access local data files and to run executable programs directly from the GUI, ActiveX controls have unfortunately been a significant source of security problems. These security problems have recently caused ARL to disable this feature. In addition, it was realized that potential customers may not be able to operate the distributed package if their sites also prohibit the use of ActiveX controls. Therefore, it is essential to create an alternate version of the 3DWF GUI package that does not rely on the use of Internet Explorers ActiveX controls. This report documents such efforts and other improvements to the original 3DWF GUI.

Author(s):
Huynh, Giap ; Wang, Yansen
Author Organization(s):
US Army Research Laboratory Adelphi United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Oct 2017,31 Oct 2018
Pagination:
0026

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-8424
Monitor Series:
ARL-TR-8424
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
graphical user interface, web browsers
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
3DWF (Three Dimensional Wind Field), gui (graphical user interface), ActiveX, internet explorer, 3DWF GUI package, Text Data, Executable Files
Report Date:
2018 Jul 19
Creation Date:
2018 Jul 27