Instrument Software Requirements

The design implied by the above diagram indicates specific requirements for the PI written software.

Must send its commands via UDP datagrams
Must allow the operator to change the host (IP) and UDP socket to which those datagrams are sent
Must receive instrument status via UDP datagrams
Must allow the operator to change the host (IP) and UDP socket on which those datagrams are received

Must receive its commands via UDP datagrams
Must allow the operator to change the host (IP) and UDP socket on which those datagrams are received
Must generate either a status datagram or data datagram which will allow the ground operator to observe affect of command
- Status datagrams will be forwarded to the command/control software running on the ground
- Data datagrams will be pulled in by the RAF Aircraft Data System and made available through that system
- Instrument PIs are encouraged to send both types of datagrams
Must allow the operator to change the host (IP) and UDP socket to which status and/or data datagrams are sent