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PUBLICATIONS

National PDES Testbed Strategic Plan 1990

Published

Author(s)

Charles R. McLean

Abstract

This document present a long range strategic plan for the National PDES Testbed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Testbed was initiated in 1988 under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Defense Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) program. A major goal for the Testbed is to provide technical leadership in a national effort to implement a complete and useful specification for the exchange of product data. This specification must be designed to meet the needs of American industry and the CALS program.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 4438
Report Number
4438
NIST Pub Series
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Keywords

Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS), PDES Testbed, product data

Citation

McLean, C. (1990), National PDES Testbed Strategic Plan 1990, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed October 20, 2025)

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Created March 1, 1990, Updated October 16, 2008
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