Controlling the Cost of C4I Upgrades on Naval Ships
, by Schank, John F.; Pernin, Christopher G.; Arena, Mark V.; Price, Carter C.; Woodward, Susan K.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780833047755 | 0833047752
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 11/16/2009
Command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systems-the lifeblood of naval ships-have evolved at a rapid pace over the last few decades. To keep up with technological advances and to take advantage of improvements nurtured in the civilian marketplace, the U.S. Navy extensively uses commercial hardware and software for its C4I systems. However, the cost of keeping these products up-to-date is high.