c Soft FIA-18A/B/C/D Flight Control Computer SMc.叭 Software Upgrade Military Aircraft System Verification and validation MIT 16.885J/ESD, 35J Fal|2003 CDR Paul sohl Commanding officer United States Naval Test Pilot school NA∨A
V10.7 F/A-18A/B/C/D Flight Control Computer Software Upgrade Military Aircraft System Verification and Validation MIT 16.885J/ESD.35J Fall 2003 CDR Paul Sohl Commanding Officer United States Naval Test Pilot School
NAVAIR Briefing Summary US Navy acquisition Process Overview F/A-18 Aircraft Overview Flight Control Law Software Upgrade Program Requirements Constraints and challenges Results Conclusions
Briefing Summary • US Navy Acquisition Process Overview • F/A-18 Aircraft Overview • Flight Control Law Software Upgrade Program – Requirements – – Results • Conclusions Constraints and Challenges
Defense Acquisition Management Framework Technology Opportunities PProcess entry at Milestones A, B, or C EEntrance criteria met before entering phases User Needs EVolutionary Acquisition or Single Step to Full Capability A B lOc FOC Concept Technology System System LRIP Full-Rate Prod& Sustainment Disposal Exploration Development Integration Demonstration Deployment Critical Desian Decision Review Review Concept System Development Operations Tech Development Demonstration Production Deployment Support Pre-Systems Systems Acquisition Sustainment Acquisition Demonstration, Engineering lOC: Initial Operational Capability Development, LRIP& Production FOC: Full Operational Capability Initial Capabilities Capabilities Development. Capabilities Production ted approved by Document (ICD) Document(CDD) Document(CPD) operational validation authority Relationship to Requirements Process
Defense Acquisition Management Framework Defense Acquisition Management Framework A B IOC Tech Development Operations & Support C Technology Opportunities & User Needs Concept Exploration Technology Development Demonstration LRIP Full-Rate Prod & Critical FRP FOC • • • Capability Acquisition (Demonstration, Engineering IOC: Initial Operational Capability FOC: Full Operational Capability Validated & approved by Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Capabilities Development Document (CDD) Capabilities Production Document (CPD) Concept & System Development & Demonstration Production & Deployment System Integration System Deployment Design Review Decision Review Sustainment Disposal PProcess entry at Milestones A, B, or C EEntrance criteria met before entering phases EEvolutionary Acquisition or Single Step to Full Pre-Systems Systems Acquisition Sustainment Development, LRIP & Production) operational validation authority Relationship to Requirements Process
System Development Demonstration Phase B System System Integration Demonstration Critical Design Review System Integration System Demonstration Enter: PM has technical solution but Enter Prototypes demonstrated in has not integrated subsystems into intended environment complete system Activities: Complete Activities: System Integration of development. DT/OT/LFT&E demonstrated subsystems and Exit: System demonstration in components. Reduction of integration intended environment using isk engineering development Exit: Demonstration of prototypes in models, meets validated relevant environment requirements
System Development & Demonstration Phase System Development & Demonstration Phase B System Demonstration System Integration Critical Design Review System Integration System Demonstration Enter: PM has technical solution but Enter: Prototypes demonstrated in has not integrated subsystems into intended environment complete system z Activities: Complete z Activities: System Integration of development. DT/OT/LFT&E demonstrated subsystems and Exit: System demonstration in components. Reduction of integration intended environment using risk engineering development Exit: Demonstration of prototypes in models; meets validated relevant environment re quirements
System Development Demonstration Phase Purpose: To develop a system Reduce program risk Ensure operational supportability Ensure design for producibility Assure affordability Demonstrate system integration interoperability, and utility
System Development & Demonstration Phase System Development & Demonstration Phase Purpose: • To develop a system • Reduce program risk • Ensure operational supportability • Ensure design for producibility • Assure affordability • Demonstrate system integration, interoperability, and utility