Abstract

Abstract:The core of the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program's NextGen Automated Calibration Software are three defined layers that are the backbone of the system: (1) Sequencer Layer which handles equipment configuration, graphical user interface, and abstracts test logic into a readable XML standard; (2) Measurement Module Layer which runs the calibration technique, timing and the taking of measurement data independent to whatever specific instruments are being used; and (3) Communication Layer which controls the instruments, communication buses and equipment substitution. All three layers have been updated over the years that NextGen has been in use; however, changes in one layer have had little to no impact on the remaining two. The resulting effect of this is that updates to one area can be applied at any time without affecting the work currently in progress on another. Updates to the Sequencer Layer have included multiple measurements per data table, consolidation of methods, and handling of...

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