PMA209 2012 Core Avionics Master Plan - NAVAIR - U.S. Navy

Core Avionics Master Plan 2012 Appendix A-1Baseline Enhancement Objectives and Transition Strategy (continued).Improved information processing is the key to preserving or enhancing platformmission capabilities. Platforms risk losing relevance in modern warfighting environmentsif their internal data storage capacity, processing power, or distribution bandwidth getsaturated. Several platforms employ unique mission processors that host uniqueoperating systems and mission software applications. Each requires an independenteffort to update and platforms end up competing with each other for funds for similarcore capability enhancements, such as Mode 5 Combat ID, JPALS, Networkingwaveforms, and more. Commercial computers of multiple brands use standardizedoperating systems, and applications are designed to run on virtually all makes andmodels. For Naval Aviation to achieve these objectives in a timely and affordablemanner, integrated avionics need to evolve to more open architectures andstandardized interfaces that enable simpler integration of capability enhancements, bothin terms of system performance and standardized mission software applications. Glasscockpits being integrated to enable Communications Navigation Surveillance / AirTraffic Management (CNS/ATM) mandate compliance are providing a limited ModularOpen System Architecture (MOSA) that partitions communication and navigationsoftware to enable modification without affecting the core Operational Flight Profile(OFP) mission computer software. Although this is a step forward, this solution is stillonly compatible with specific vendor and government coordinated software andcomponent interfaces. Standardization of interfaces, protocols and software will enablea common operational picture and enhance platform-to-platform interoperability. Theseconcepts are being proven out in Naval aviation applications and implemented acrossmultiple aircraft Type/Model/Series in order to reduce test requirements, integrationcosts and time required to incorporate new capabilities.Mandates and Milestones:Encryption of Data at Rest Policy Memorandum. (Jul 2007) Establishes policy forprotection of sensitive unclassified information on mobile computing devices andremovable storage media. All unclassified data stored on removable storage devicesmust be treated as sensitive and be encrypted per standards set by the NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standard140-2 (FIPS 140-2). This standard affects data storage devices as well as missionplanning and mission recording information handling. This policy is an extension ofguidance provided in DoDI 8500.2, Information Assurance (IA) Implementation.Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). (Sep 2011 ) DOD 5000.02 Instructiondictates operation of the Defense Acquisition System states that program managersshall employ MOSA to design for affordable change, enable evolutionary acquisition,and rapidly field affordable systems that are interoperable in the joint battle space.Five key principles of MOSA:– Principle I: Establish an Enabling Environment– Principle II: Employ Modular Design– Principle III: Designate Key Interfaces– Principle IV: Use Open Standards– Principle V: Certify ConformanceA-1 Information Management 3