Measuring Systems Interoperability: Challenges and Opportunities

摘要: Abstract : Interoperability is the ability of systems, units, or forces to provide services and accept from other use exchanged enable them operate effectively together. In an April 1998 report Congress, Secretary Defense noted that "joint operations have been hindered by inability share critical information at rate locations demanded modern warfare." Serious interoperability deficiencies perpetuated across all identified in recent, allied, joint, combined exercises. a broad complex subject. Developing applying precise measurements area as multidimensional difficult. However, measuring, assessing, reporting visible way essential setting right priorities. Despite laudable case-by-case efforts, there today no method for tracking on comprehensive systematic basis. This technical note presents best practices measuring systems assisting military planners acquisition, development, implementation command, control, communications, computers, intelligence (C4I) are interoperable. The Levels Information Systems (LISI) Model, although immature, provides structured approach assessing throughout life cycle. addition exploring many issues surrounding state applications, next steps promoting deeper understanding recommended measures will promote presented.