MilitarySoftware Defined Radio: From Revolution to Evolution At A Glance: We discuss the reorganized Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program, focusing on: The Airborne, Maritime and Fixed site (AMF) program, The Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) program, and New…
CommercialProduct Focus: Expanding Scope of ARINC 625 Test Equipment The ARINC 625 commercial aviation standard for testing line replaceable units is being revised to accommodate the expanding role of electronics in new aircraft design. The resulting approach will be more inclusive…
ATM ModernizationWAAS Milestone: Cat I Equivalence The U.S. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) has been approved for instrument approaches down to 200 feet above ground level (AGL), giving it equivalence to Cat I ILS. In March, FAA's GPS…