Graphics enhanced computer emulation for improved timing-race and fault tolerance control system analysisA computer simulation system has been developed for the Space Shuttle's advanced Centaur liquid fuel booster rocket, in order to conduct systems safety verification and flight operations training. This simulation utility is designed to analyze functional system behavior by integrating control avionics with mechanical and fluid elements, and is able to emulate any system operation, from simple relay logic to complex VLSI components, with wire-by-wire detail. A novel graphics data entry system offers a pseudo-wire wrap data base that can be easily updated. Visual subsystem operations can be selected and displayed in color on a six-monitor graphics processor. System timing and fault verification analyses are conducted by injecting component fault modes and min/max timing delays, and then observing system operation through a red line monitor.
Document ID
19840027223
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Szatkowski, G. P. (General Dynamics Corp. Convair Div., San Diego, CA, United States)