Real‐Time Systems for Space Applications

The manifold and complex specifications for onboard software for different applications in space research, such as data processing, attitude control, and automation of experiments require the use of a real‐time operating system. Such a system not only has to fulfill general requirements like support of real‐time and parallel processing; for space research, it must also meet special demands like small storage space and good testability. In addition, it must be able to cope with future hardware and software developments for onboard data processing.