Functional programming on a stack-based embedded processor

Author

Harris, Andrew J. ; Hayes, John R.

Author_Institution

Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD

fYear

0

fDate

0-0 0

Lastpage

424

Abstract

This paper describes the implementation of a functional programming language interpreter. The interpreter is written in Forth and runs on any Forth system, including a novel processor called the Scalable Configurable Instrument Processor (SCIP), designed at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. The combination of this novel processor, Forth, and functional programming provides a layering of simple technologies that yields a unique programming and execution environment. The SCIP processor also has a clear transition path to use in space-borne applications

Keywords

aerospace computing; embedded systems; functional languages; functional programming; hardware-software codesign; microprocessor chips; space vehicle electronics; Forth system; SCIP processor; Scalable Configurable Instrument Processor; functional programming; programming language interpreter; space-borne application; stack-based embedded processor; Application software; Encoding; Functional programming; Hardware; Instruments; Laboratories; Physics; Process design; Programming profession; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology, 2006. SMC-IT 2006. Second IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Pasadena, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2644-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SMC-IT.2006.32

Filename

1659586