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GCS programmer's manual

Abstract

A variety of instructions to be used in the development of implementations of software for the Guidance and Control Software (GCS) project is described. This document fulfills the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics RTCA/DO-178A guidelines, 'Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification' requirements for document No. 4, which specifies the information necessary for understanding and programming the host computer, and document No. 12, which specifies the software design and implementation standards that are applicable to the software development and testing process. Information on the following subjects is contained: activity recording, communication protocol, coding standards, change management, error handling, design standards, problem reporting, module testing logs, documentation formats, accuracy requirements, and programmer responsibilities.

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Lowman, Douglas S., Withers, B. Edward, Shagnea, Anita M., Dent, Leslie A., Hayhurst, Kelly J.. 1990-12-01. GCS programmer's manual. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910008299

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