Department of Defense Space Transportation System Orbiter Avionics Software Integration Study. Analysis of Orbiter Systems to Meet MASE Requirements.

Abstract

This study analyzes the use of the Space Shuttle Orbiter data processing subsystems in satisfying requirements for the integral astronaut participation in selected DoD space shuttle experiments. Key aspect of the study was the analysis, based on system implementation, to determine degrees of data protection from unauthorized use. Typical image processing and enhancing techniques versus display response time for astronaut interactions were assessed. The study concluded that a degree of data protection is achieved with the present orbiter avionics system by isolating one of the five general purpose computers with an out-of-sync procedure. Additional levels of data protection could be achieved only with additional hardware. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070634

Entities

People

  • E. W. Smythe
  • L. S. Diamant
  • R. H. Wolfe Jr

Organizations

  • International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Central Processing Units
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Digital Images
  • Fourier Transformation
  • Image Processing
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Memory Devices
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Development
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Transportation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Space