What is the S-100/S-101 Testbed?
The S-100/S-101 testbed is a framework to support the end-to-end testing of S-101 and other S-10X product specifications within the S-100 environment.
The objectives of the S-100 framework are:
S-100 products display and function as required by users in S-100 ECDIS. Standards and testing must ensure the required level of consistency and reliability.
S-100 products can be distributed and ingested in a proper and reliable manner by S-100 ECDIS.
S-100 products can be collated and packaged into distribution packages with required data integrity etc
S-100 products can be validated to conform to defining standards and acceptable quality levels.
S-100 products can be created and updated.
S-100 feature and portrayal catalogues can be created and updated. Processes must ensure catalogues are valid and consistent.
More specifically, this framework will test four major types of products that could be used within an S-100 ECDIS. They are:
S-101 ENC Product SpecificationS-10X Overlay – where the data would overlay the base ENC to provide additional information
S-10X Partial Replacement – where the data would replace part of the base ENC to provide more detailed information
S-10X wholesale replacement – where the data would replace the entire ENC. For example a port ENC may replace the existing harbour ENC.
The following functional flowchart depicts the high level S-100 System Overview. Each box represents a component or a set of components that will be tested utilizing this framework.
How can I get involved with the S-100/S-101 Testbed?
For more information on the S-100/S-101 Testbed please contact Julia.Powell@noaa.gov