Software Intensive Systems

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Abstract:

Consistent production of quality, affordable software. Other countries have surpassed the US in computer manufacturing and much software production is now outsourced abroad. Recommend that DoN create a software acquisition specialty, mandate basic schooling for software acquisition specialists, close certain acquisition loopholes that permit poor development practices, and promote the careful use of existing technology and the development of gap-filling technology. Additionally, recommend that DoN invest in software engineering, particularly as it complements commercial industry developments and promotes the application of systems engineering methodology. Central recommendation is a three-step mobilize-transform-consolidate process, starting with project-directed RESET teams Rapid Evolution of Software Engineering Technology inserted on-site at contractor locations, continuing with a development of Naval Software System Center, and evolving into a larger Naval software organization.

Author(s):
Horvitz, E. ; Katz, D. J. ; Rumpf, R. L. ; Shrobe, H. ; Smith, T. B. ; Webber, G. E. ; Williamson, W. E. ; Winston, P. H. ; Wolbarsht, James L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARLINGTON VA
Descriptive Note:
Group study rept. Mar-Jul 2006
Supplementary Note:
Document includes briefing charts in addition to text. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0084

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRAC-06-3
Monitor Series:
OASN(RD/A)VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *ACQUISITION, *TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, METHODOLOGY, MOBILIZATION, COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, GLOBALIZATION, TRANSFORMATIONS, COMPUTERS, TRAINING, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE ACQUISITION, RESET(RAPID EVOLUTION OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY), TECHNOLOGY INSERTION, FORCENET, ULS(ULTRA LARGE SYSTEMS), UML(UNIFIED MODELING LANGUAGE), SIAP(SINGLE INTEGRATED AIR PICTURE), MSLOC(MILLION SINGLE LINES OF CODE), MDA(MODEL DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE), MDD(MODEL DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT), UARC(UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER), BRIEFING CHARTS
Report Date:
2006 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2007 Jul 11