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Launch Processing SystemThis paper presents a functional description of the Launch Processing System, which provides automatic ground checkout and control of the Space Shuttle launch site and airborne systems, with emphasis placed on the Checkout, Control, and Monitor Subsystem. Hardware and software modular design concepts for the distributed computer system are reviewed relative to performing system tests, launch operations control, and status monitoring during ground operations. The communication network design, which uses a Common Data Buffer interface to all computers to allow computer-to-computer communication, is discussed in detail.
Document ID
19760036216
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Byrne, F.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral, Fla., United States)
Doolittle, G. V.
(IBM Corp. Federal Systems Div., Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Hockenberger, R. W.
(IBM Corp. Federal Systems Div., Cape Canaveral, Fla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: IBM Journal of Research and Development
Volume: 20
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Accession Number
76A19182
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS10-8580
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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