On-board computers for controlOn-board computers for control and sequencing from Apollo to Voyager are described along with future trends and recent design examples. Consideration is given to a high-order language for the Space Shuttle program. Emphasis is placed on the usage of modern LSI and new distributed architectural approaches. The distributed computer of the Galileo spacecraft and the data processing system for the Shuttle Orbiter are outlined.
Document ID
19800053307
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Scull, J. R. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Information Systems Div., Pasadena Calif., United States)