The Impact of Wideband Multiplex Concepts on Microprocessor-Based Avionic System Architectures.

Abstract

This report explores the implications of fiber optic interconnections and intelligent (i.e., microprocessor-based) communication interface units on the architecture of distributed processing systems for future avionics applications. The study consisted of eight technical tasks: Task 1: Survey the F-15, F-16, F-18, B-1, Space Shuttle Orbiter, and AMST Data Multiplex Subsystems; Task 2: Identify Bus Bandwidth-Related Tradeoffs in DAIS, DP/M, GPMS, and HXDP Architectures; Task 3: List Typical Avionic Multiplex Subsystem Requirements; Task 4: Define Requirements Benchmark Scenario; Task 5: Design Candidate Avionic Multiplex Subsystem Architectures; Task 6: Evaluate Candidate Avionic Multiplex Subsystem Architectures; Task 7: Compare Selected Multiplex Subsystem with DAIS, DP/M, GPMS, and HXDP; and Task 8: Project Impact of Higher Interconnection Bandwidth and Intelligent Communication Interfaces on Future Avionic System Designs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057878

Entities

People

  • E. Douglas Jensen
  • George D. Marshall
  • James A. White
  • Wallace F. Helmbrecht

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Avionics
  • Bandwidth
  • Electronics
  • Manned Spacecraft
  • Microprocessors
  • Processing Equipment
  • Space Shuttles

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space