Eclipse (software suite)
ECLIPSE is a suite of software applications, intended for use by aerospace project and mission teams in managing their CM/QA/PA/PM activities.
The ECLIPSE developer says that ECLIPSE provides to its users a straightforward path to compliance with ECSS standards.
ECLIPSE was formally introduced to members of the aerospace industry at the following events:
- International Space System Engineering Conference, 1 to 4 June 2010, Budapest, Hungary
- ESA Knowledge Management Conference, 21 to 23 June 2010, European Space Operations Centre, Darmstadt, Germany
Features
ECLIPSE supports the following activities:- Document Management
- Configuration Management
- Cost Control
- Dashboards
- Action Management
- Risk Management
- Non-Conformance Management
- Quality Assurance
- Product Assurance
- Project Management
- Knowledge Management
- Technology Management
- Time Tracking
- WBS
Modules
| Acronym | Module Name | Purpose |
| AIM | Action Items Manager | Create and track progress of action items Repository for actions created by other ECLIPSE modules |
| DAB | Database Application Builder | Support most business processes of Managerial, Financial, Contractual or Engineering nature |
| DASH | Dashboard Manager | Upload and administer dashboard reports |
| DCCM | Document Configuration and Change Management | Review, approve, configure and distribute documents Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-10C. |
| EEE | Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical Database | Manage EEE parts Manage and review related Declared Components Lists. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard Q-ST-60C. |
| ICMDB | Industry Capability Mapping Database | Manage information about organisations, their product and services against specific technology and competence requirements Record and track supplier capabilities, including key performance indicators of products and services. |
| JAIL | Java Authentication Interface LDAP | Centralised user authentication and management across all ECLIPSE modules |
| MyECLIPSE | My ECLIPSE | Management of personalised document distribution groups |
| eNCTS | Nonconformance Tracking System | Using a product tree structure, identify, progress and close nonconformances Share NC data with other organisation’s NC tools, via XML Interface. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard Q-ST-10-09C. |
| PAM | Project Administration Module | Manage user accounts, profiles, and permissions |
| PCM | Project Control Module | Enables teams to manage and deliver against challenging project plans, keeping track of budgets, expenditure evolution and cost to completion. |
| eRID | Review Items of Discrepancy | Prepare, configure, manage and control project and mission documentation reviews. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-10-01C. |
| eRISK | Risk Management | Identify and assess risks. Identify actions to mitigate risks. Where applicable, complies with ECSS standard M-ST-80C. |