Real-time distributed system architecture using local area networks

This dissertation addresses system architecture concepts for the implementation of real-time distributed systems. In particular, it addresses the requirements of a specific mission and real-time critical distributed system application as this exemplifies most of the issues of concern. Of specific significance is the integration of real-time distributed data services into a platform-wide Information Management Infrastructure. The dissertation commences with an overview of the system-level allocated requirements. Derived requirements for an Information Management Infrastructure (IMI) are then determined. A generic system architecture is then presented in terms of the allocated and derived requirements. A specific topology, based on this architecture, as well as available technology, is described. The scalability of the architecture to -different platforms, including non-surface platforms, is discussed. As financial considerations are an important design driver and constraint, some anticipated order-of-magnitude system acquisition costs for a range of system complexities and configurations are briefly reviewed. Finally some conclusions and recommendations within the context of the allocated and derived requirements, as well as the RSA's politico-economic environment, are offered.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Electrical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

1992

Author dc:creator

• Young, Richard

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ventura, M J E

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18231

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/18231