MOSA in Motion: Designing Open, Interoperable Systems

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Overview

MOSA in Motion: Designing Open, Interoperable Systems

Course Description

This comprehensive course explores Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and implementation across defense systems. Students will master MOSA assessment frameworks, open system management plans, and software architectures. Deep dives cover OpenVPX hardware standards, including CMOSS, HOST, and SOSA implementations. The curriculum examines AMS-GRA components (OMS/UCI, Skills, MFA, DPP) and open transport mechanisms through MORA/VICTORY/SCA standards for RF systems. Finally, students explore FACE architecture, including data models, OS profiles, and UoP integration via IOS/TSS.

Course Content

Introduction to MOSA

  • MOSA Fundamentals and Principles
  • Defense Acquisition and MOSA Policy Requirements
  • Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation Strategies
  • Open Systems Architecture Overview

MOSA Assessment and Planning

  • MOSA Assessment Frameworks
  • Open Systems Management Plans (OSMP)
  • Measuring Openness and Interoperability
  • Risk Management and Governance

Open Systems Software Architecture

  • Software Architecture Principles for MOSA
  • Modular Design and Reuse
  • Interface Standards and APIs
  • Software Integration and Lifecycle Management

OpenVPX and Open Hardware Standards

  • OpenVPX Architecture and Standards
  • VPX Module and Backplane Fundamentals
  • CMOSS (C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards)
  • HOST (Hardware Open Systems Technologies)
  • SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture)

AMS-GRA Framework and Components

  • Overview of AMS-GRA
  • Open Mission Systems (OMS)
  • Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)
  • Skills Frameworks and Services
  • Multi-Function Applications (MFA)
  • Data Processing and Persistence (DPP)

Open Transport and Platform Integration

  • Open Transport Concepts
  • MORA (Modular Open RF Architecture)
  • VICTORY Architecture
  • Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
  • RF System Interoperability and Integration

FACE Architecture Fundamentals

  • FACE Consortium and Technical Standard Overview
  • FACE Reference Architecture
  • Architecture Segments and Components
  • FACE Conformance and Certification

FACE Data Models and Operating Environments

  • FACE Data Architecture
  • Data Models and Shared Data Concepts
  • Operating System Profiles
  • Portability and Reusability Considerations

FACE Integration and Unit of Portability (UoP)

  • Unit of Portability (UoP) Concepts
  • Integration via IOS (Input/Output Services)
  • Transport Services Segment (TSS)
  • Cross-Platform Deployment Strategies

MOSA Implementation Case Studies

  • End-to-End MOSA System Design
  • Defense Platform Application Examples
  • Lessons Learned and Best Practices
  • Future Trends in Open Architectures
Requirements & Materials

Materials

Required 

  • Notebook

Session Details

  • Special Discounts: Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) employees are eligible to receive a discount.  If you are a GTRI employee, please go to the Organizational Development website and look for the coupon code under GT Professional Development. Review coupon instructions for more information.

Who Should Attend

Mid-career to senior-level professionals (typically 5-20+ years of experience) with systems engineering, program management, or technical leadership responsibilities. Appropriate for engineers and managers working on defense acquisition programs, platform modernization efforts, or multi-vendor system integration projects. Also suitable for acquisition professionals transitioning into technical oversight roles requiring deep understanding of open systems architectures.

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What You Will Learn

  • MOSA assessment methodology and scoring for acquisition programs
  • Open System Management Plan (OSMP) development and maintenance
  • OpenVPX hardware architecture design and implementation
  • CMOSS, HOST, and SOSA standard selection and application
  • AMS-GRA framework implementation for ground vehicle systems
  • MORA/VICTORY transport mechanism deployment for RF and sensor integration
  • FACE architecture design and Unit of Portability development
  • Interface standardization and data rights strategy
  • Vendor competition enablement and technology refresh planning
  • Multi-vendor system integration and interoperability testing
  • Standards compliance verification and conformance assessment
  • Lifecycle cost analysis for open vs. proprietary architectures
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How You Will Benefit

  • Learn how to develop an open system architecture solution which fulfills the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
  • Learn to develop solutions aligned with existing open system standards.
  • Understand the open standards lifecycle process and how it can be applied to a new problem space.
  • Become familiar with clarifying key interfaces and providing standardization techniques to avionics system architectures.
  • Learn about open standards and how they have been applied to particular platforms.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
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