A study of alternatives for VSTOL computer systems
By: by Uno R. Kodres, James D. Buttinger, Richard W. Hamming and Carl R. Jones
Contributors: Buttinger, James David; Jones, Carl R.; Hamming, R. W. (Richard Wesley), 1915-; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
Subjects: Vertically rising aircraft; Avionics; Electronic equipment; Airplanes
Description: This study assesses the impact of Large Scale Integration on future airborne digital systems, with a focus on the VSTOL systems. The study addresses the design, implementation, testing, servicing and the associated life cycle costs of airborne digital computer systems, both the hardware and the programs necessary for successful operation of the system. The scope of the study is limited to the computer system, not the sensors, keyboards, displays and other peripheral equipment. The study provides: information for decision making on the future course of action, a design philosophy, a process analysis methodology, and a life cycle cost analysis method. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Weapons Center China Lake, California 93555"--Cover.

"April 1978"--Cover.

"NPS52-78-001"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-[251]).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1978.