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Fault-Tolerant Flight ComputerIn design concept for adaptive, fault-tolerant flight computer, upon detection of fault in either processor, surviving processor assumes responsibility for both equipment systems. Possible because of cross-strapping between processors, memories, and input/output units. Concept also applicable to other computing systems required to tolerate faults and in which partial loss of processing speed or functionality acceptable price to pay for continued operation in event of faults.
Document ID
19960021824
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Chau, Savio
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19675
Accession Number
96B10160
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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