Critical computing

摘要

Bits and bytes are as critical to an aerospace and defense mission as are bullets and bombs, if not more so. Advanced computer systems are now crucial to the handling of information, vehicles, and weapons. "As the connected battlefield becomes a reality, the armed forces are looking to deploy substantial computing power out toward the battlefield edge. That means very small, lightweight platforms where minimizing size, weight, and power consumption while maximizing performance is crucial," says Chris Lever, general manager, embedded systems, GE Intelligent Platforms in Huntsville, Ala.