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

fYear

1991

fDate

20-24 May 1991

Firstpage

709

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NAECON.1991.165830

Filename

165830