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Global Decision Support System Global Decision Support System (GDSS)(GDSS)

Sam MunzerSam MunzerTechnology LeadTechnology Lead

07 Apr 200907 Apr 2009

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SummarySummary

Introduce FSGIntroduce FSGBriefly Introduce GDSSBriefly Introduce GDSSBriefly Introduce GIS Capabilities Briefly Introduce GIS Capabilities in GDSS (GMM)in GDSS (GMM)DemonstrationDemonstration

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Who Is FSG?Who Is FSG?

The Federated Software Group, Inc. was Founded in The Federated Software Group, Inc. was Founded in 19921992Solely responsible for GDSS (Legacy) supporting Solely responsible for GDSS (Legacy) supporting AMC HQ including the TACC since 1992AMC HQ including the TACC since 1992On December 5, 2008, The Boeing Company On December 5, 2008, The Boeing Company Acquired FSG and Merged it Into Tapestry Acquired FSG and Merged it Into Tapestry Solutions, Inc. (Also Acquired in 2008)Solutions, Inc. (Also Acquired in 2008)A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The Boeing CompanyA Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The Boeing Company

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What is GDSS?What is GDSS?

““GDSS combines unit and force GDSS combines unit and force level C2 into a single set of level C2 into a single set of integrated easyintegrated easy--toto--use use applications providing applications providing enhanced mission planning enhanced mission planning and execution monitoring for and execution monitoring for all phases of mobility all phases of mobility operations (airlift, airdrop, and operations (airlift, airdrop, and air refueling). Users can air refueling). Users can visualize visualize key aspects such as key aspects such as weather, flight plans, weather, flight plans, diplomatic clearances, and diplomatic clearances, and airfield detail to quickly and airfield detail to quickly and efficiently determine mission efficiently determine mission status and make decisions.status and make decisions.””

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GDSS Functionality GDSS Functionality HighlightsHighlights

Air Mobility Operations Mission Air Mobility Operations Mission PlanningPlanningAirfield DataAirfield DataCrew SchedulingCrew SchedulingAircraft SchedulingAircraft SchedulingInIn--flight Managementflight ManagementWeather and GraphicsWeather and GraphicsPassenger and Cargo DataPassenger and Cargo DataMAFMAF--CAF IntegrationCAF IntegrationPostPost--mission Reportingmission Reporting

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GDSS CapabilitiesGDSS Capabilities

CuttingCutting--Edge Air Mobility Mission Edge Air Mobility Mission Management SolutionManagement SolutionTwentyTwenty--plus Integrated Applicationsplus Integrated ApplicationsAvailable as Installed Client Application Available as Installed Client Application or Webor Web--Based Client applicationBased Client applicationAverages 3,700 Users Per Day, Averages 3,700 Users Per Day, Supporting 1,400 Current Users in Over Supporting 1,400 Current Users in Over 100 Locations100 LocationsUnified Air Mobility Mission View For Unified Air Mobility Mission View For Over 23,000 Registered DoDOver 23,000 Registered DoD--Wide UsersWide UsersInterface Integration With 40Interface Integration With 40--Plus Plus Support SystemsSupport SystemsCompliance With EstablishedCompliance With Established DoD Data DoD Data StandardsStandardsProvides Headquarters to Unit Level Provides Headquarters to Unit Level Management and Reporting ToolsManagement and Reporting ToolsDoD Owned and Operated, Low Cost, DoD Owned and Operated, Low Cost, High ReturnHigh Return

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Where Are GDSS Users?Where Are GDSS Users?

Using Commands

AMC Army

ACC Navy

AETC Marine Corps

AFMC CENTAF

AFSOC PACAF

AFSC USAFE

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GDSS Design CriteriaGDSS Design Criteria

All ApplicationsAll Applications……Use a single account management systemUse a single account management system

Permission based accessPermission based accessSingle databaseSingle database

AMC Logical Data Model compliantAMC Logical Data Model compliantMultiMulti--master replicated data between global master replicated data between global locationslocations

Use same business rules and calculationsUse same business rules and calculationsuse common tool bars, menus, and screensuse common tool bars, menus, and screens

Common Common ““look and feellook and feel””Looks and behaves like one applicationLooks and behaves like one application

All Data Transfer is EncryptedAll Data Transfer is EncryptedClient to server and server to serverClient to server and server to server

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GDSS Enterprise GDSS Enterprise ArchitectureArchitecture

Server Islands Located Major Server Islands Located Major Users Users Full Inter and Intra Enclave Full Inter and Intra Enclave (C2 Server Island) Data (C2 Server Island) Data ReplicationReplicationEasy and Quick User Easy and Quick User Redirection in Case of Redirection in Case of Failure or MaintenanceFailure or Maintenance

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GIS Technology EvolutionGIS Technology Evolution

Tiger Tiger GraphicsGraphics

CMWCMW

JPL JPL Introduction Introduction Tektronics Tektronics Graphics Graphics DisplayDisplay

Silicon Graphics Silicon Graphics

NTXGR White NTXGR White Paper Paper

NTXGR NTXGR V1.0V1.0

GDSS Graphics GDSS Graphics V2.5 V2.5

GDSS V2.3 GDSS V2.3 Currently In Currently In DevelopmentDevelopment

GDSS Mapping GDSS Mapping Tool White Tool White Paper Paper

GDSSGDSS

Development Development BeginsBegins

VAX XGRVAX XGR

GDSS GraphicsGDSS GraphicsV2.4 V2.4

1987 1989 2001 20041997 19981993 2000

ESRI ESRI Decision Decision BriefBrief

2005

GMM GMM Development Development BeginsBegins

GDSS V2.0 GDSS V2.0 with C/JMTK with C/JMTK ReleasedReleased

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Multiple Multiple Releases Releases

First First GDSS GDSS ReleaseRelease

2006

GDSS GDSS V2.0 V2.0 FieldedFielded

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Advanced Technology Advanced Technology GMM GoalsGMM Goals

GIS RepositoryC/JMTK

Map Service

GDSS Service LDM/PDMDatabase

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GMM GMM -- Graphical Graphical Mission MonitorMission MonitorThin/Thick Client Thin/Thick Client Support (Build it Support (Build it Once)Once)Integrate With Thick Integrate With Thick and Thin and Thin Frameworks for Frameworks for Seamless Seamless OperationsOperationsMust Be Must Be ““BandwidthBandwidth--FriendlyFriendly””Must Make Must Make ScheduleScheduleSupport Existing Support Existing RequirementsRequirements

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Future DirectionFuture Direction

Move Towards Enterprise Mapping Service SolutionMove Towards Enterprise Mapping Service SolutionDevelop SOA Interfaces for Maps and Data Develop SOA Interfaces for Maps and Data OverlaysOverlaysStandardize Data SharingStandardize Data Sharing

Improve User InterfaceImprove User InterfaceSmoother Pan and Drag BehaviorSmoother Pan and Drag BehaviorIncrease Data Input Functionality Using MapsIncrease Data Input Functionality Using Maps

Migrate to ArcGIS ServerMigrate to ArcGIS ServerContinue Improving to Provide the Best Information Continue Improving to Provide the Best Information Displayed in the Most Helpful Way to Allow Users at Displayed in the Most Helpful Way to Allow Users at All Levels To Make Good Decisions as Efficiently as All Levels To Make Good Decisions as Efficiently as PossiblePossible

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QuestionsQuestions

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DemonstrationDemonstration

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Backup SlidesBackup Slides

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Legacy System Issues Legacy System Issues

Multiple ApplicationsMultiple ApplicationsEach is a separate applicationEach is a separate applicationVarying look and feelVarying look and feelMay be hitting different databasesMay be hitting different databasesUsing different local cacheUsing different local cachePotential for Business Rule VariationPotential for Business Rule Variation

GDSS Framework Addresses These IssuesGDSS Framework Addresses These Issues

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GDSS ArchitectureGDSS Architecture

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GMM Data FlowGMM Data Flow

GDSS2 Clients

Map Service

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Web Server

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Data Processes

XML ServicesException agents monitor Exception agents monitor mission, flight plan and mission, flight plan and weather data changes, and weather data changes, and generates exceptions for generates exceptions for use in G2.use in G2.

GDSS2 DBExternal Data SourceExternal Data Source

Database Database ReplicationReplication