That testing is done concurrently with baseline development, as well as by other sister programs. This way, we can leverage a huge amount of testing without having to qual every component over and over again. It's a similar scheme as what we've done with Common Criteria, though that deals more with hardware and…

What's scary? That we can utilize COTS components, COTS software, and GOTS software, integrate them, test them, and field them rapidly? That's a pretty damn good thing, both from a capabilities standpoint, and a cost standpoint!

That appears so. As for the F-22, it appears that it can hold roughly the same, internally - 2 x 1,000# JDAM, 2 x AMRAAM, 2 x Sidewinder.

I get that, but there are so many things that can be done via software, and a lot of things that are already built into COTS software products. I don't have the time to go into things this morning, but let's just look at the main topic of your post, using GPS where you have no data connection. Google Maps has had…

I think it's more that there's an organizational resistance to change in the auto industry despite consumers wanting more, cheaper, better, whatever. GM has some of the best engineers in the world, and I can't claim to be as good as them, I just feel that using more agile methods would allow them to better bring…

Have you ever heard of the Cryptologic Carry-On Program? It's designed specifically to get new capabilities onto ships in short timeframes via accelerated development. I just got a system designed, built, accredited (IA), and ready for deployment in less than three months.

My Nexus 5 does none of that, nor did my Nexus 4 before it. Also, the only time I have appreciable problems with my phone is when it has been running for days, on end, say an uptime of more than 96 hours. When was the last time someone actually ran a vehicle, non-stop, for 96 hours? The system would be continuously…

I also believe that dashes should not be overly complicated, and with proper design, they aren't. The only well executed in-dash system I've dealt with is the Chrysler/Dodge uConnect system. Ford's is frustrating, to say the least, Mercedes is decent, but the voice commands are very lacking. I don't have enough…

It could be argued that the processor is the engine of the computer, or at little else, the power supply is.

You've got a point, but I'm used to working with the military, integrating for them, and their lead times, and support requirements, are an order of magnitude longer than an automotive manufacturer. We can get things designed, accredited, and accepted for production in less than six months, depending on the…

As a systems engineer, I just don't understand why they need two years and that much money to integrate an OS that's already been integrated on cheap, simple tablets. The touch interface doesn't need to be anything different than what's commonly available.

I'm listening to 'Unsung' by Helmet, and it's perfect!

The F-35 is not an air superiority fighter or interceptor. It's a multi-role fighter, and it is most analogous to the F-16 or F/A-18A/B/C/D models. It has land attack, air-to-air, and other capabilities, and can be used as an interceptor, when needed, but it's not intended to fulfill the F-14s former role as a fleet…

I'm not sure how you can accurately judge the characteristics of an aircraft you've likely never worked on, definitely never flown, and hasn't even achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), yet. Every aircraft has development issues. If you think otherwise, you've not done any research, and you're just reacting…

My buddy is Kelly Johnson's great nephew, and he's got some great, great stories. Like, amazing stuff. I'd love for him to write a book, someday!

But the F-14 and F-15 were primarily designed as air superiority fighters, first, and adapted to the multi-role fighter mission later, just like the F-22 is, now. They also feature no stealthy features, and were many orders of magnitude less integrated, as a combat systems platform, than the F-35 will be. The F-35…

At this point in time, I'd rather give my money to Roush, as they've always done a fantastic job with suspension tuning, but that Shelby is a damn close second.

Good thing the Samsung devices are exceedingly easy to root, and install custom firmware that allows you to rid yourself of the Verizon bloatware.

There have been a TON of rumors about a new Ford GT, intended to go to Le Mans in 2016. Where have you been?

Red tides are due to a bloom in red algae, known as pyrrophyta, which releases toxins into the water. The only time you'd be afraid of eating shellfish or fish, with regards to a red tide, is during, or immediately afterwards.