OPEN MANAGEMENT GROUP DATA DISTRIBUTION SERVICE (OMG-DDS) AS A DATA TRANSPORT FOR VEHICULAR INTEGRATION FOR C4ISR/EW INTEROPERABILITY (VICTORY) SERVICES

A key objective of the Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) Architecture is to use open standards to increase the portability of C4ISR/EW systems and enhance interoperability within military ground vehicles. When possible these technologies are adopted by VICTORY and when existing specifications are inadequate, best-practices are used to develop the necessary adaptations. Many Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) publish/subscribe messaging solutions are available and the Open Management Group (OMG) Data-Distribution Service (DDS) is one such technology that provides open interfaces, open data formats, and open protocols. This paper will discuss the current VICTORY messaging approach and the benefits and disadvantages of using OMG-DDS as a data transport for VICTORY services.