Title :
Partitioned software support concept for modular embedded computer software
Author :
Neese, Richard E. ; Brantley, A. Scott ; Pitarys, Marc J.
Author_Institution :
Anal. Sci. Corp., Fairborn, OH, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe research directed at defining a partitioned software support concept for modular embedded computer software (ECS) for distributed, fault-tolerant avionics architectures. In particular, they describe the research, model definition, and prototype development for a preliminary modular ECS partitioned software support concept. It is noted that new approaches in this area must emphasize modifications of behavioral rather than static aspects of mission profile components. The foundation is a software information representation scheme which handles the convoluted mappings between mission scripts, operational flight program software components, and processing hardware elements. It must cater to both the operating command (e.g. TAC) and the supporting command (AFLC) perspectives and provide automated application generators which expedite definition and implementation of mission scripts
Keywords :
aerospace computing; fault tolerant computing; software prototyping; software reliability; software tools; AFLC; TAC; automated application generators; convoluted mappings; distributed architecture; fault-tolerant avionics architectures; mission profile; modular embedded computer software; operating command; operational flight program software; partitioned software support; support tool environment; Aerospace electronics; Application software; Computer architecture; Distributed computing; Embedded computing; Embedded software; Fault tolerance; Hardware; Information representation; Software prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1991. NAECON 1991., Proceedings of the IEEE 1991 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0085-8
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1991.165830
