A Microprocessor-Based Computer Developmental System for Satellite Application

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / September 28-30, 1976 / Hyatt House Hotel, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis paper describes the hardware and software requirements for a microprocessor-based onboard computer developmental system. In particular, it describes the use of standardized modules which may be assembled in flight form to permit the microprocessor to become a viable alternative to dedicated hard-wired logic implementation in satellite electronic control applications. In addition, it addresses the problem of using electronic control hardware which is common to a majority of applications, with the uniqueness contained in the software. The processor development system includes the basic characteristics of the onboard processor as well as those of the ground-based software development system. The use of these two components to realize a finished onboard processor system is described, and the efficiency advantages of the developmental system are indicated.International Foundation for TelemeteringProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection