History of the AN/UYK-20(V) data processing system acquisition and its impact on tactical systems development.
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Authors
Joyce, Robert Richardson
Subjects
minicomputer
standard
data processing system
tactical digital system
standard
data processing system
tactical digital system
Advisors
Jauregui, S.
Zabrycki, E.
Date of Issue
1976-09
Date
September 1976
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
In 1972 the Chief of Naval Material perceived a
proliferation of small computer types in the Navy
inventory. To stem that proliferation a standard
minicomputer was procured, to be used in all current
and future tactical systems requiring a small digital
processor. That standard was designated the
AN/OYK-20 (V) Data Processing System. Lack of
dedicated appropriated funds for procurement and
support forced the Chief of Naval Material to tax the
users of the system to obtain the necessary
development and operational support funds. Premature
delivery of the system to meet user schedules resulted
in highly unreliable equipment being used in
development efforts. A significant adverse impact on
user project costs and schedules resulted.
Examination of the standard minicomputer acquisition
fosters a number of recommendations for future
tactical digital processor acquisitions.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-36JO76091
Sponsors
Naval Electronic Systems Command (PME-107)
Funder
Naval Electronic Systems Command (PME-107)
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
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Rights
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