A comparison of computer architectures for the NASA demonstration advanced avionics systemThe paper compares computer architectures for the NASA demonstration advanced avionics system. Two computer architectures are described with an unusual approach to fault tolerance: a single spare processor can correct for faults in any of the distributed processors by taking on the role of a failed module. It was shown the system must be used from a functional point of view to properly apply redundancy and achieve fault tolerance and ultra reliability. Data are presented on complexity and mission failure probability which show that the revised version offers equivalent mission reliability at lower cost as measured by hardware and software complexity.
Document ID
19800048257
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Seacord, C. L. (Honeywell, Inc. Minneapolis, MN, United States)
Bailey, D. G. (Honeywell, Inc. Minneapolis, MN, United States)
Larson, J. C. (Honeywell, Inc. Avionics Div., Minneapolis, Minn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Aircraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: Challenge of the ''80s; Proceedings of the Third Digital Avionics Systems Conference