Linux Community Proposes FTRFS File-System for Radiation-Intensive Environments
A new file-system, FTRFS, has been proposed for Linux, designed specifically for radiation-intensive environments such as space. The Fault-Tolerant Radiation-Robust Filesystem (FTRFS) aims to provide enhanced data integrity and error correction capabilities, making it suitable for use in harsh conditions. The file-system offers CRC32 data integrity checks, Reed-Solomon Forward Error Correction, and EDAC-compatible error tracking. Currently, FTRFS has basic functionality, with plans to implement FSCK support, extended attributes, SELinux support, and indirect block support for large files. The proposal has been sent out for comments, indicating potential interest in space-based supercomputing and data centers in low-earth orbit. 
