To provide the SOA framework and contract specification to create a non-proprietary, interoperable standard to allow various service consumers (TOC2, TAFF workstations, etc.) to communicate with any video control system regardless of the vendor.
DESCRIPTION:
The goal of the Video SOA is to create a framework to organize and utilize the distributed video capabilities located on a live training range and provide compatibility with various consumers on the training data network. The SOA allows for a vendor-neutral approach to linking video sources and controls with any range operations software system. The SOA approach is the ideal solution for addressing the Live Training Transformation Family of Training Systems (LT2-FTS) need for agnostic video services. Because there are many different ranges and training sites around the world, it is necessary to “plug-in” the various LT2 products into any range and have interoperability with the local video services infrastructure. The Video SOA will prevent the creation of additional stovepipe systems, where the consumers of video control services interface to a vendor-specific video system. Such a stovepipe would require costly rework if the video system were to change. It also requires a vendor-specific consumer implementation at each site where the video system is different. The video SOA will provide industry a clear standard for interfacing their video technology with LT2 based systems, while providing the government improved means to provide tech insertion, address obsolescence and reduce life cycle costs across ranges.
VIDEO Service Oriented Architecture Context Diagram
