Accession Number:

ADA090641

Title:

New Techniques for Test Development for Tactical Autopilots Using Microprocessors,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

BOEING AEROSPACE CO SEATTLE WA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Shemeta,Edward H.

Report Date:

1980-07-10

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

This paper reports on a demonstration of the application of the method to generate system level tests for a typical tactical missile autopilot. The test algorithms are based on the autopilot control law. When loaded on the tester with appropriate control information, the complete autopilot is tested to establish if the specified control law requirements are met. Thus, the test procedure not only checks to see if the hardware is functional, but also checks the operational software. The technique also uses a learning mode to allow minor timing or functional deviations from the expected responses to be incorporated in the test procedures. A potential application of this test development technique is the extraction of production test data for the various subassemblies. The technique will learn the input-output patterns forming the basis for developement and production tests. If successful these new techniques should allow the test development process to keep pace with semiconductor progress.

Descriptors:

• *AVIONICS
• *MICROPROCESSORS
• *TEST METHODS
• *TACTICAL WEAPONS
• *AUTOMATIC PILOTS
• *GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• ALGORITHMS
• INPUT OUTPUT PROCESSING
• INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• DEFICIENCIES
• QUALITY CONTROL
• TERMINAL GUIDANCE
• TECHNOLOGY FORECASTING
• SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
• FAULT TOLERANT COMPUTING

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Computer Programming and Software
• Computer Hardware
• Guided Missiles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE