Autopilot system prototyping: A case stduy of software and system prototyping course

Software and system prototyping is an undergraduate course for computer science major. Case studying is an effective instruction method for the course. A number of cases have been designed. One of such cases is autopilot system prototyping. Autopilot system is a complex real-time system with high safety and reliability. Some relevant critical issues must be simulated using rapid prototyping approach before such control software is developed. A high-level prototyping language and its environment are described and autopilot system prototyping methodology and prototype construction process is addressed. This case study is helpful to learn prototyping concepts and prototype construction procedure.