Guidance Instruction Set Architecture: Missile Computing Power for the 90's

Abstract

With the ever increasing processing demands placed on weapon systems, current general purpose processors cannot meet the throughput requirements. Also, processors optimized for executing applications implemented in the DOD mandated language, Ada are necessary. However, a balance between customized hardware and off-the-shelf convenience must be sought. Such a balance is being pursued in the Guidance Set Architecture (GISA) program sponsored by the Air Force Armament Laboratory. In the GISA program, an instruction set architecture optimized for processing tactical missile guidance and control algorithms written in Ada is being developed using off-the-shelf products to the maximum extent possible. This paper provides a description of the program's goals, objective, and accomplishments as well as possible plans for future efforts in this area. Keywords: Guided missile computers; Guidance computers; Computer architecture; Instruction set architecture; Computer hardware.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA206962

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  • Debra L. Harto
  • George W. York

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Central Processing Units
  • Classification
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Governments
  • Guided Missiles
  • Guided Weapons
  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Language
  • Radar
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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