FY 1985 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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• Document Page Count: 17
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 4, 2012
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: September 17, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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ODP 82-1394
17 September 1982
c ing Chief, Management Staff,
Office of Data Processing
SUBJECT: FY 1985 Research and Development Program
REFERENCE: Your Multiple Addressee Memorandum, Same
Subject, dtd 23 August 1982 (DD/A 82-2062)
Attached you will find the ODP ranking of R&D problem
statements as requested in the referenced memorandum. I have
been appointed action officer for the FY 1985 R&D program in lieu
of due to his very heavy commitments with SAFE and 25X1
other activities. If there are questions concerning our rankings
or on
me on
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cc: A/D/ODP
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other R&D program matters, please do not hesitate to call
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FY 1985 ODP R&D PROBLEM STATEMENTS
AND RANKINGS
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FY 1985 R&D PROBLEM STATEMENTS
ODP RANKING SHEET*
1. Communication Strategies
2. Computer Security
3. Low-Cost Tempest Technology
4. Database Front-Ends to Improve User Accessibility
5. Computer System Configuration Analysis**
6. Approaches to Requirements Analysis and Definition
7. User Satisfaction
8. Management of Large Software Development Contracts
9. Distriouted Cartographic Database
10. Mass Storage
*Ongoing requirements, except as indicated.
**New problem statement.
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Background/R&D History/References:
has been a continuing requirement of both the
Computer Security
Offices of Data Processing and Security. There arescurren lybongoingnued.
efforts in data filtering and audit trails, and e
Benefits/Description of Output:
Objectives are:
a. Identification/detection of unauthorized activities.
Problem Number
Office: ODP
Title: Computer Security
Problem Description:
s,
stems within ODP produce "audit trail"
a. Current and planned systems has been investigating
records of system activity and user rocriate use of computers by detecting
the feasibility of determining PP P
changes in useage patterns as reflected in t tinuing he audit trails. T fort, since
assessing damage and possibly
of this sort need to be_evrsuata sou ddmeans refined
audit information represen
detecting misuse.
b. Encryption of data which is randomly accessed and stored
very difficult to do in a dynamic environment. Methods for cheaply
and accurately encrypting data which is randomly accessed and stored
should be investigated and tested.
c. Methods for filtering textual data in a distrriibuclassification,
computer network are required. Data security by sysem,
file status and/or unusual sensitivity should be addressed. The risks
of unauthorized access or spillage need to be assessed and probability
estimates of secure storage and access for each method should be made.
r
es are required (technical, procedural, contractual) Tfore
dt g~uthohized modifications of ADP equipment or software.
detecting onauth factory, in transport or during maintenance,
modifications might occur at the
as is sometimes required, by uncleared vendor personnel. . The detection ti potential rough for
unauthorized modification is high and the probability
existing procedures unfortunately low.
Time Requirement:.
possible. Research to be conducted on a, continuing
Need as soon as
basis.
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b. Secure random access data storage in potentially
hostile environments and for continuity of government.
c. Secure file and data sharing.
The output from this research would be reports, outlining appropriate
techniques and algorithms, as well as computer programs and prototype
applications.
Policy Basis/Justification:
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Problem Number------
Office: ODP
Title: Distributed Cartographic Database
Problem Description: portray
will require the ability to graphically
Several new ODP systems erimposed with maps. The characteristic
intelligence information sup applications is that
uneeds t be
of the communications requirements for these proportion of the information that
a relatively high ed cartographic
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sent to graphic terminals is (relatively) static and iiificantly-from a mechanism
data. These applications would benefit sig ra ics terminal, the g which would allow the geographic dtof be
information which needs to be
thus significantly reducing the amount
communicated.
Time Requirement:
References:
Background/R&D History/
surfaced in the FY84 R&D planning
tc, these applications is currently
This problem statement was first
exercise. The application of graphics
under development.
Benefits/Description of Output: our ability
A successful and inexpensive implementation would improve hically oriented
to enhance the presentation of geograp data.
Bas is/Justif i`Fation:
'Policy
for maintaining a state-of-the-art
ODP has the responsibility
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Problem Number
Office: ODP
Rank of
Title: Database Front-ends to Improve User Accessibility
Problem Description:
ODP currently makes use of two database management facilities
(RAMIS and GIMS) for almost all applications requiring generalized
storage and retrieval of formatted data. There have been several
significant developments in the area of human interface to DBMS
systems which could potentially improve the useability and accessibility
of the database applications. We need to develop an.assessment of
the new technical advances in this area, as well as the feasibjjlity of
applying these techniques to our environment.
Time Requirement:
Continuing problem.
Background/R&D History/References:
This subject has been addressed by previous R&D efforts, but it
has not been focused on the existing systems and terminal in ODP.
Benefits/Description of Output:
Data base management is essential to the future of Agency
computing and improvements in useability would be beneficial to
a wide range of ODP customers. A report describing the potential
for application of the techniques would result from the research.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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PROBLEM NU14BER
Office: ODP
Title: Computer System Configuration Analysis
Problem Description:
Opp systems engineering personnel are required to evaluate candidate
aonter systems configurations to determine oast-effective
approaches to satisfying system requirements and to improve system performance
(i.e., system tuning). Techniques currently available include engineering
judgment, benchnarking, analytic modeling, simulation, etc. The
configurations in question are extremely complex and involve large IBM or IBM-
compatible mainframes and peripheral equipment, primarily disks, such as the
IBM 3380. The operating systems involved are IBM/MVS or VM. Time and
resource constraints require that modeling tools, in lieu of benchnarkingibe
emphasized. Such tools should be able to predict key system performance
parameters; e.g. response time, turnaround time, maximum number of concurrent
users, throughput, etc. Emphasis should be placed on the VM timesharing
system, since that is a current performance bottleneck area.
Key requirements for modeling tools are that they be accurate, require
only limited data collection and be easy-to-use. Analytic methods would be
preferred to simulation methods due to their parsimonious use of computer
resources and the relative rapidity with which one can analyze multiple
configurations. Existing approaches are believed not adequate for computer
systems and configurations of practical interest to ODP.
Time Requirement: Continuing Problem
Background/R&D History/References
ODP Engineering Division is continually exploring available techniques in
the commercial and academic world. ORD has begun a study effort with the
University of Maryland in this area.
Benefits/Descripti(* of Output
Benefits are:
a. Potential cost avoidance associated with use of optimal minimum
configurations to meet requirements.
b. Potential performance improvements associated with use of optimal
configurations resulting in improvement of user productivity and more timely
satisfaction of user requirements.
c. Savings in ODP analysis resources for systems configuration and
tuning.
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Ob j actives are:
a. Development of validated computer based models for the configuration
analysis of complex large scale IBM or IBM compatible computer systems.
Emphasis should be on analytic models and VM-based systems.
b. Implementation of the above models on Agency computer systems;
documentation and training should also be provided.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art cost-
effective coaputer facility for use by Agency components. (Reference:
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Problem Number Rank of
Office: ODP
Title: Approaches to Requirements Analysis and Definition
Problem Description:
The design and construction of information systems is a
complex process, often characterized by misunderstood requirements
and expectations, underestimated costs and schedules, and systems
which are difficult to change. 'Progress is being made on several
fronts based on increased understanding of the basis for requirements
analysis. Some steps'o"T the design process are being codified and
languages are being proposed for more precise communications among
designers and between designers and requirements analysts.
Time Requirement:
Background/R&D His tory/References:
This problem statement was first surfaced in the FY84 R&D planning
exercise
Benefits/Description of Output:
Any advance in training, tools or techniques would improve
the productivity of staff and the quality of the software product.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the re-4ponsibility for developing software in support of Agency
and selected Intelligence CcmnunitY customers.
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Office: ODP
Title: User Satisfaction
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Problem Description:
A methodology should be developed such that ODP can more accurately
measure the quality of the ADP service it delivers to its Agency and
Intelligence Community customers.
Hardware performance measures (e.g., response times, turnaround
times, CPU utilization r and availability measures are not by themselves
adequate measures of the quality of ADP services. User satisfaction
measures are subtle and to-date unquantifiable.
It is envisioned that the literature and outside organizations would be
surveyed (e.g., the work of Weinberg and Ethnotech) for methodologies to
measure user satisfaction. If existing work were not appropriate for the ODP
environment, R&D would be performed to develop new measures and approaches.
Some measures might be developed and evaluated with a sample of the ODP
customer base.
Time Requirement:
Continuing.
Background/R&D History/References:
This problem statement first appeared in the FY84 R&D planning exercise.
Benefits/Description of Output:
If such measures were available, they could be used to guide ODP
managers in resource investment decisions. They could, at least in
theory, if used as a management tool, result in better quality of ADP
service at the same or less cost. The goal is to develop a methodology
such that user satisfaction could be continuously monitored by ODP as
part of its overall management.
Policy Basis/Justification:
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ODP has the responsibty for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Problem Number Rank of
Office: ODP
Title: Management of Large Software Development Contracts
Problem Description:
R&D should be performed which would have as its end result a
recommended methodology for the management of large software development
contracts. This methodology should be a tool to assist Agency project
management offices in delivering software developed under contract, that
satisfies Agency requirements and is on time and with.n cost.
Time Requirement:
Continuing.
Background/R&D History/References:
This problem statement was first surfaced in the FY84 R&D planning
exercise.
Benefits/Description of Output:
The execution of large software development contracts in CIA is
becoming increasingly more commonplace (e.g., SAFE,,CAMS2,. NDP). The
successful completion of these projects is imperative. The Agency, like
most outside organizations, has had only limited success in this area.
Any improvement through the use of standardized management approaches,
tools, and training etc, would be of great benefit both in terms of cost
and operational impact.
It is envisioned that this R&D project would initially be a review of
key Agency software development contract experience, a review of similar
outside experience aAa survey of available management methodologies.
New methodologies would be developed if required.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for developing state-of-the-art software in
support of Agency and selected Intelligence Cci munity custcmers. Frequently,
external contracting is the only feasible approach.
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Problem Number
Office: ODP
Title: Mass Storage
Problem Description:
Technological progress in the storing of massive amounts of data
continues to be made. For example, optical disk technology being advanced
for video recording holds considerable promise for digital storage. ODP
currently relies on more traditional mechanisms for data storage, such as
magnetic disk and tape.- An assessment of new technology in the
perspective of Agency computing is needed to determine the effective
means for introducing this in our computing environment. Part rular
emphasis should be made on long term storage (archiving) and the
ability to inexpensively store large amounts of infrequently referenced
data.
Time Requirement:
As soon as practical.
Background/R&D History/References:
ORD contributed significantly to the Agency's previo4s efforts at
establishing a mass storage facility. Mass storage assessments and
archiving capability have been included in the R&D problem statements of
the last several years.
Benefits/Description of Output:
ODP customers would benefit from the introduction of a facility which
would permit on-line'eccess to greater amounts of data. Special
requirements exist for providing a portable means for storing and accessing
high volumes of Agency information. A paper outlining the specific applica-
tion of mass storage technology to the Agency would be the first output
from the research effort.
Policy Basis/Justification
ODP has the responsibility for providing state-of-the-art computing
facilities to Agency customers. This includes capabilities for data storage.
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