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The Open Systems ApproachThe Open Systems Approach

…how open systemscan benefit yourprogram.

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Exploring open systems

Five Questions we’re going to Five Questions we’re going to answer...answer...

•What are open systems?•What are the benefits?•How they are being used?•How can you use open systems?•Where can you get helpdeveloping an open systemsstrategy?

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And, one we want to ask...

When you hear the term“open systems,” whatcomes to mind?

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Many people think open systemsapplies only to...

•Software•Computers•Electronics

These use an opensystems approach, butopen systems is a muchbroader concept.

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Here’s some common openHere’s some common opensystems...systems...

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In weapons systems, the adoption ofthe open systems approach is nothingshort of... Revolutionary!Revolutionary!

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Here’s how open systems gotstarted

Dr. Paul G. Kaminski, the formerUnder Secretary of Defense for

Acquisition and Technology

Key Milestones

29 June 94: Directed “Greater use ofperformance and commercial specificationsand standards.” (SEC DEF)

29 Nov 94: Use an open systems approach foracquisition of weapons systems electronics(USD(A&T))

15 March 96: Directives expanded to includean open systems approach to all systemselements (DoD 5000.2-R)

17 October 96: OS-JTF Satellite Broadcast“At DoD, it’s our responsibility to make surethat we always have access to cutting edgetechnologies and products. Open systemshelp prevent ourselves from being locked intoproprietary technology and outdated systems.”(Dr.Kaminski)

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Here’s why open systems are soimportant...

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Major DoD Systems

Cycle Time8-15 Years

Commercial market incorporates

new technology4 to 8 times faster

Supporting technology is

constantly evolving

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Electronics Industry Systems Cycle Time

is 1.5 to 2 Years

DoD cannot afford a 15-year acquisition cycle

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DOD no longer “drives”development. Instead, it must usewhat industry has developed for commercial applications.

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Open Systems Approach is ...Open Systems Approach is ...

• A key element of a program’s AcquisitionStrategy

• A means to field superior systems morequickly and more affordably

DoD 5000.2-R (Change 3)

23 March 1998

For more information: http://www.acq.osd.mil/osjtf/OS5000Chg3.doc

An integrated business and technical strategyAn integrated business and technical strategy

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Preferred Interface Standards

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Open systems also...

Have well-defined, widelyused, preferably

nonproprietary interfacesand/or protocols

Facilitate improved systemscapabilities for a wide range of

applications

Provide for expansion orupgrade by incorporating or

adding new technology

Use standards todefine interfaces

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Open systems use interfacestandards

Improved Performance

Broad MarketAcceptance

Standards can be those adopted by accredited industry organizations or ones that are commonly accepted in the commercial market.

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The open systems framework

The circlerepresents theweapon system

Puzzle pieces are components

Performancebased specificationsspell out interfacesbetween componentsusing standards to describe form,fit, and function. “How to” isleft to the manufacturer.

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Benefits of using open systems

Benefits

Increasedcompetition

Easier technologyinsertion

Reduced life cycle costs

Shortenacquisitioncycle time

Better performance

Systems fielded faster

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Challenges to implementingopen systems

• Lack of supplier control• Lack of technical data• Ongoing product management• Ongoing standards management• Replacement spares risk• Validation of compliance and/or conformance to standards

Challenges can be overcome!

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Successful use of an open systemsapproach in current weaponsacquisitions

Army Intelligence and Electronic WarfareCommon Sensor (IEWCS)

“Open Systems Architecturesare the only way to go in designing C3I systems. These architecturesenable us to leverage commercialtechnology, to reduce support costs,and to continuously improve our war-fighting systems through productimprovement.”

Major General William H. CampbellProgram Executive Officer, US Army

May 31, 1996

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IEWCS platforms

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IEWCS: the open systems approachapplied to a legacy system

Replaced six legacy systems•Superior performance•Seamless upgrades with new technology

Reduced life cycle cost•$1,009 million for Army

•$149 to $481 million for Marine Corps

Cut development time•R & D cut by 64%•Engineering development time by 29%

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The New Attack Submarine(NSSN)

“Open systems facilitates teaming withindustry, encouraging the formation ofpartnerships across the public and privatesector bridge. It illustrates the Navy’s firmcommitment to open systems as a foundationfor all of our weapon systems’ designs andfuture decisions.”

RADM John F. Shipway, Commander, NavalUndersea Warfare Center

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NSSN: using open systems fromthe beginning

Early industry involvement indeveloping interface profiles

Used OSA to enable “technology refresh windows”

Used nondevelopmental itemsand non-government standards

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Joint Strike Fighter: providing aforce for the future

The JSF is the largestmilitary aircraft program everundertaken which uses anopen systems approachthroughout. It calls for 3000aircraft to be supplied to fourcustomers: the US Air Force,US Navy, US Marine Corpsand British Royal Navy.

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The success of the JSF relies heavily onusing an open systems approach

Common production line for multipleconfigurations to lower cost

Extensive use of non-government standards,interfaces and processes in many of the C3I

electrical and mechanical components

Uses commercial technology and leveragesmultiple DoD legacy programs

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Some ways to get started...

Designate an open systems “champion” in your organizationStart a pilot project and learn as you goInitiate horizontal technology integration (e.g. power supply)Take advantage of products and services available from OS-JTF

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The DoD vision of opensystems

The DoD VisionDoD uses open systems to

leverage commercial productsand practices in order to fieldsuperior warfighting capability

more quickly and moreaffordably.

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Mission of the Open SystemsJoint Task ForceChampion the establishment of an open systems approach(OSA) as the preferred technical approach and business strategyfor the acquisition of all weapons systems electronics.Specifically, the OS-JTF will:

Make OSA an integral part of the acquisition process, Provide assistance in implementing OS, Promote acceptance of OS.

And, much more!

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How to contact OS-JTF

On the Worldwide Web at:http://www.acq.osd.mil/osjtf

By E-Mail: osjtf@acq.osd.mil

Phone: (703) 578-6141FAX: (703) 575-0534

Thank you.Thank you.