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Future manned systems advanced avionics studyCOTS+ was defined in this study as commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, ruggedized and militarized components, and COTS technology. This study cites the benefits of integrating COTS+ in space, postulates a COTS+ integration methodology, and develops requirements and an architecture to achieve integration. Developmental needs and concerns were identified throughout the study; these needs, concerns, and recommendations relative to their abatement are subsequently presented for further action and study. The COTS+ concept appears workable in part or in totality. No COTS+ technology gaps were identified; however, radiation tolerance was cited as a concern, and the deferred maintenance issue resurfaced. Further study is recommended to explore COTS+ cost-effectiveness, maintenance philosophy, needs, concerns, and utility metrics. The generation of a development plan to further investigate and integrate COTS+ technology is recommended. A COTS+ transitional integration program is recommended. Sponsoring and establishing technology maturation programs and COTS+ engineering and standards committees are deemed necessary and are recommended for furthering COTS+ integration in space.
Document ID
19940024874
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Sawamura, Bob
(Honeywell Information Systems, Inc. Minneapolis, MN, United States)
Radke, Kathie
(Honeywell Information Systems, Inc. Minneapolis, MN, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Aircraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:188277
NASA-CR-188277
Accession Number
94N29377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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