Using database machines in embedded computer systems

A discussion whether or not present database machine technology addresses the needs of embedded computer systems is presented. The interface between the embedded system and its environment tends to be complex, asynchronous, highly parallel and sometimes distributed. In addition, embedded systems are likely to have stringent resource requirements, both physical and logical. An answer to both the complexity issue and the resource limitation can be potentially found in the database machine.Functions are identified for two applications that the embedded system in general and the database machine specifically are asked to perform. Given the requirements of such applications the current database machine technology is evaluated.Finally, given the primary requirements of data security and system throughput of tactical embedded computer systems, a database machine using distributed architecture is proposed. The system has the potential for connecting multiple database machines to each host or for connecting multiple hosts to one database machine.