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Open-Source RTOS Space Qualification: An RTEMS Case StudyNASA space-qualification of reusable off-the-shelf real-time operating systems (RTOSs) remains elusive due to several factors notably (1) The diverse nature of RTOSs utilized across NASA, (2) No single NASA space-qualification criteria, lack of verification and validation (V&V) analysis, or test beds, and (3) different RTOS heritages, specifically open-source RTOSs and closed vendor-provided RTOSs. As a leader in simulation test beds, the NASA IV&V Program is poised to help jump-start and lead the space-qualification effort of the open source Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems (RTEMS) RTOS. RTEMS, as a case-study, can be utilized as an example of how to qualify all RTOSs, particularly the reusable non-commercial (open-source) ones that are gaining usage and popularity across NASA. Qualification will improve the overall safety and mission assurance of RTOSs for NASA-agency wide usage. NASA's involvement in space-qualification of an open-source RTOS such as RTEMS will drive the RTOS industry toward a more qualified and mature open-source RTOS product.
Document ID
20170011626
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Zemerick, Scott
(TMC Technologies, Inc. Fairmont, WV, United States)
Date Acquired
December 8, 2017
Publication Date
December 4, 2017
Subject Category
Avionics And Aircraft Instrumentation
Computer Programming And Software
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN49738
Meeting Information
Meeting: Flight Software Workshop
Location: Laurel, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: December 4, 2017
End Date: December 7, 2017
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Johns Hopkins Univ.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNG14SA05Z
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Real-time operating system
open sourc
qualification
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