task scheduling

algorithm The assignment of start and end times to a set of

tasks, subject to certain constraints. Constraints are

typically either time constraints (the payload must be

installed before the payload bay doors are closed) or resource

constraints (this task requires a small crane and a crane

operator).

In the case where the tasks are programs to run concurrently

on a computer, this is also known as multitasking.

(1998-04-25)