Computers for the Space Shuttle
Abstract
A general description of the onboard computer system for the Space Shuttle Transportation System is given. The organization of the Centralized avionics is described, and the data processing system hardware and bus terminal units are listed and their capabilities are stated. A block diagram of the data processing system configuration for the Orbiter 102 is shown. Five general-purpose computers interconnected with a variety of interface units through a serial digital bus network comprise this system.
- Publication:
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Signal
- Pub Date:
- December 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977Sig....32...41D
- Keywords:
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- Airborne/Spaceborne Computers;
- Avionics;
- Central Electronic Management System;
- Computer Systems Design;
- Space Shuttles;
- Astrionics;
- Channels (Data Transmission);
- Data Processing Terminals;
- Digital Systems;
- Multiplexing;
- Onboard Equipment;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Spacecraft Electronic Equipment;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation