Project number
23029
Organization
Northrop Grumman
Academic year
2022-2023
The defense industry typically uses software-based applications to test missiles and other types of flying projectiles. But as technology advances, the software requires numerous updates. By introducing a web-based frontend, the development, testing and release cycles of the system will be faster. The design provides the ability for multiple contributors to automate the integration of code and updates for new software.
By using a systems engineering approach, the team created a user-friendly interface prioritizing safety, performance and user satisfaction. A single client-side application receives data from the launch vehicle sensors and engineers, while simultaneously sending data packets back to the sponsor servers on any occasion of user interaction. With a graphical user interface paired with a backend, data forwarding allows the code to be maintainable and put in a single package. This design is a foundation for the transition to web-based applications for the launch vehicles.
By using a systems engineering approach, the team created a user-friendly interface prioritizing safety, performance and user satisfaction. A single client-side application receives data from the launch vehicle sensors and engineers, while simultaneously sending data packets back to the sponsor servers on any occasion of user interaction. With a graphical user interface paired with a backend, data forwarding allows the code to be maintainable and put in a single package. This design is a foundation for the transition to web-based applications for the launch vehicles.