Real-Time Database System Design

Abstract

Due to the rapid development in the integrated circuit technology, a microprocessor can handle more computation. We can cram more computation into a small package than before. With this development, computers are increasingly used as embedded systems. Because embedded systems need to interact with the physical world, they usually have timing constraints. In other words, they are real-time systems. Increasing computational power makes the processing of more data in an embedded system possible. In addition, data storages are getting smaller and less expensive. This development in the data storage technology also helps to attract real-time applications that require to handle large amounts of data. Real-time database systems have a potential to be used frequently. An air traffic control system needs a database of planes and airports. An automobile navigation system needs a map database. There are many possibilities of real-time applications using databases.