SOSA Module Integrability and Business Capabilities

This white paper discusses the integrability of modules within the context of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and its implications for business capabilities and sensor performance requirements. It begins by addressing the perception that systems integration conflicts with MOSA due to the demand for high-performance systems. The paper presents a case study using the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard, exploring integrability as both a business capability and a quality attribute of system architecture. It examines the impact of alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard on Systems Verification and Validation (V&V), detailing how system performance specifications can be decomposed into hardware and software elements. The analysis identifies business capabilities where horizontal markets exist and areas where vertical integration is likely to persist. The conclusion highlights the potential cost savings associated with technology obsolescence and the upgradeability of systems during their sustainment phase, emphasizing the importance of integrability in achieving desired system performance.