The Unix Operating System for Telemetry Applications

Abstract

UNIX† is a very popular operating system, in use on a wide variety of hardware platforms, in a wide variety of environments, for a wide variety of problems. It has certain well-known deficiencies, however, for time-critical applications where guaranteed response time is required. This paper considers the use of Unix and related systems for telemetry applications. Of particular interest will be Unix as a possible operating system for NASA’s Data Handling Service.