IRIS DEF Desktop

This course introduces the IRIS Definition System (IRIS DEF) Desktop version and the practicalities of a managed MTF definitions database

Course Overview

The course provides class lectures and practical exercises for all parts of the system.

Duration

3 days

Audience

MTF designers/formatters and administrative users controlling the use of the IRIS DEF system

Course Content

• Introduction to IRIS concepts and the ADatP-3 message standard
• Oracle concepts
• IRIS DEF architecture
• IRIS DEF 'Class' concepts
• Defining a message and its structure (ADatP-3 Part II)
• Defining Linear and Columnar Sets (ADatP-3 Part III)
• Defining FFIRNs and FUDs and Data Items (ADatP-3 Part IV)
• Baseline management and Mission File production
• Message customisation and default values
• IRIS DEF Administration
• Course summary, questions, critique

Skills Learned

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Confidently define new messages using IRIS DEF
• Produce Mission Files for input into the IRIS Forms containing national and/or NATO MTFs

Course Prerequisites

• IT literacy with basic keyboard skills
• A basic understanding of the functionality provided by the IRIS Forms

Time in Exercises

40%

Tools

IRIS Forms, IRIS DEF Desktop

Associated Courses

IRIS DEF Professional