Will support the detailed design and implementation of a
specific solution for the Asset Inventory Database and will be
responsible for the detailed implementation design, coding
and testing of this function, within a team of up to 5 staff.
Architectural design uses Object Oriented approach in UML
notation supported by Enterprise Architect. Implementation
technologies will include Java, C++, Corba and SQL plus the
use of a third-party relational database product (Oracle,
SQLServer). Conventional and Agile development lifecycles
with configuration management using ClearCase / ClearQuest.
Yahsat Project
The recently announced Yahsat programme is a satellite
communications system, and will consist of two large
satellites plus the associated ground communications
planning, control and monitoring infrastructure.
The software comprises three main elements;
Control & Monitoring (C&M) of the elements of the
Communications Network.
Communications Network Planning.
Communications Network Performance.
The C&M software: comprises Element Management
Applications for the various terminal types supported by the
system (Ground Stations, Fixed, Naval, Fly-Away,
Transportable, Vehicle-Mounted). The EMAs provide platform
configuration and self-test back to the Network Control
Centre, and allow system operators to change element
characteristics both locally and remotely. It is based on
similar packages and technologies applied in other Astrium
communications programmes, but adapted to the specific set
of Yahsat requirements.
The Network Planning software: comprises end-user Service
Ordering, end-to-end Service Planning, Network element
Communications Planning and Prioritisation. The resultant
static and dynamic planning results are disseminated across
the whole network and scheduled for enactment through the
EMAs. This will be based on similar software suites developed
for other Astrium communications programmes, but will
required substantial further design for Yahsat.
The Network Performance software: is based on the
management of network wide Assets, managed through a
relational database implementation. The software collects
data from EMAs, and performs Network and Satcom
Performance and Fault Monitoring, Quality of Service
measurement, and Asset status updating. Significant levels of
Service Reporting and Problem/ Incident Reporting are
supported. A large amount of this software will be COTS
products, required to be configured and tailored to support
the Yahsat requirements, and integrated with the other
management capabilities through the underlying relational
database. |
