Folks, there have been a lot of impressive words said about the use of LiveCode by NASA.
You need to be VERY sure about which part of the satellite/SCADA systems you are referencing. I see NOWHERE that NASA is using this code to control the in-built rocket and navigation control systems of the satellite. These systems control the pitch, yaw and orientation of the satellite as it orbits. These systems use 'burns' (or short bursts) of the rockets to provide 'micro' adjustments in the orbit of the satellite to adjust for its falling trajectory - yes, in time all geo-stationary satellites eventually fall back to earth (or burn up in the atmosphere in the process). So what is LiveCode doing? It appears to be syntax checking commands for the mapping applications and maybe control of cameras - " imaging and housekeeping activities". How do I know? I was in charge of the OSS (Operational Support Systems) which controlled the AUSSAT (later OPTUS D1 & D2) satellites in Australia. These systems were built by Lockheed Aerospace and were BULLETPROOF! NO BUGS. NONE. The were not coded by a script coder. They were written in Assembler and cost $Millions like the satellites they controlled. Horses for Courses ! -- View this message in context: http://runtime-revolution.278305.n4.nabble.com/LiveCode-has-a-new-eye-on-the-earth-tp4660466p4660712.html Sent from the Revolution - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
