Vela™ is a PDA and laptop based software for use in the systems engineering integration and test process to capture and analyse field trials data and consists of Vela-lite and Vela Analyst.
This software was utilised in support of the Thales Future Infantry Soldier Technology field trials to automate the recording and post-trial analysis.
This software was utilised in support of the Thales Future Infantry Soldier Technology field trials to automate the recording and post-trial analysis.

Vela-lite™ is data capture software hosted on an IPAQ PDA, with the following features:
- Check List and Aide memoire
- Equipment performance and effectiveness metrication
- Reliability data
- Maintenance times and routines
- Reliability data
- Attrition information
- Usage data
- Problem and failure reports
- Incident notes
- Maintenance times and routines
- Human factors monitoring and performance
- Equipment performance and effectiveness analysis











