Describes the ability of the ATN to provide as a minimum a transparent data transfer service between end systems even though the ATN comprises various ground, air-ground, and avionics subnetworks The ability to interoperate between end systems can be extended to include commonality of upper layer protocols
{s} capable of working together; capable of working and communicating between two different systems (Computers)
adjective Capable of acting, working or functioning while connected to a variety of machines having different requirements and abilities
Is a condition that exists when the exchange of software information, and data, between the software and hardware infrastructure is possible and complete within a specific computing environment The degree of interoperability is influenced by environmental factors that include operational, product and functional considerations
Able to integrate elements from diverse sources into a coherent whole In this context, interoperability refers to the ability to integrate application programs from different application systems, disciplines, computing environments, and/or vendors to work effectively together
For the purposes of this document, "interoperable" means to be able to interoperate over a data communications path
The ability to work together, sharing information, capabilities, or other specific goals while being different at some technological level
Products and systems from multiple vendors that can be used together without modification or development of custom interfaces and tools