On the use of test standardization in communication space applications
Ana Maria Ambrósio · Space OPS 2004 Conference · 2004
This paper presents some experiences in adapting the concepts, framework and methodology for protocol testing from the standard IS-9646 to validate space application protocols. In order to assess the space applications the conformance tests defined in IS-9646 are combined with the fault injection technique. This solution comprises a test architecture and a test process with elements to assess not only error recovery and exception mechanism but the behavior of the protocol implementation in presence of failures. A research project which includes some already implemented testing tools based on the IS-9646 has supported experiments conducted on real space applications validation. Results have pointed out advantages on the use of test standardization for space applications validation.