Description / Abstract:
The Generic Open Architecture (GOA) Framework family of
documents is organized into sets. This is the introductory document
for those sets. The GOA family of documents is intended to support
the development of affordable systems through the use of open
systems concepts.
The GOA family of documents is intended to provide input for the
systems engineering process. The documents are applicable to the
analysis of existing architectures as well as the development of
new system architectures using open systems concepts. The domain
specific documents catalog appropriate interface standards and,
along with the domain independent documents, define a technical
architecture for an associated specific domain. In other words,
they provide the "rules and regulations" (i.e., the "building
codes") to be used during the systems engineering process when
developing a system architecture for use in that domain. Each
domain specific set of documents includes recommended interface
standards, rationale for those standards, and guidance in the
application of those standards for a given analysis or
development.
Purpose
This document provides an overview of the structure of the GOA
family of documents. It also outlines the process for maintenance
of defined documents in the GOA family of documents and the process
for development of new domain specific extension sets.
Intended Audience
This document describes the structure of the GOA family of
documents for anyone that has an interest in understanding or using
the GOA Framework. This includes system engineers, hardware
engineers, software engineers, engineering managers, project
managers, academia, and procurement personnel.
Document Structure
This document is organized as follows:
Section 1: Scope - provides an introduction and purpose of this
document.
Section 2: References - lists documents referenced within this
document.
Section 3: GOA Family of Documents Structure - defines the
structure and provides an overview of the GOA Family of Documents
Set
Section 4: GOA Family of Documents Maintenance and Extensions
Development Process
Appendix A: Domain Catalog Set Documents