Embedded AvionicsThe Transient Nature of Digital Design All electronic designs have a time dependence that is hard to escape, regardless of the analog or digital nature of the design. Parts get discontinued, techniques and markets change, and costs eventually
MilitaryNorthrop Grumman VP Talks Future UH-60V Avionics Applications As the U.S. Army nears a low-rate initial production decision in the coming months on the UH-60V Black Hawk, Northrop Grumman, which builds the integrated avionics suite for the -V, is…
Embedded AvionicsFrom Model-Driven Avionics System Development to 'Plug&Fly' Avionics What if avionics computers could be taken from the shelf and configure themselves after being installed? What if system function development could restrict to the pure function and safety is for free
ATM ModernizationFuture Air Navigation Systems: Worth the Investment? Numerous operators of upper-tier business aircraft are weighing the pros and cons of outfitting their planes with Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS 1/A)-related avionics. The upgrade will allow these
MilitaryCognitive Electronic Warfare: Radio Frequency Spectrum Meets Machine Learning The trend toward digital, programmable radio frequency (RF) equipment — epitomized by software-defined radio — means that radars can quickly change waveforms, creating unique signatures on the fly. In the
MilitaryF-35: Is The Trillion-Dollar Fighter Finally Worth It? Avionics upgrades in development for the F-35 Lightning II include a new automatic ground collision avoidance system and a distributed aperture system (DAS) with five times the resolution of its current
ConnectivityPredictive Data Analytics: The Digital Approach to Maintaining Airplanes New data shows the top driver for investing in aircraft connectivity upgrades is the enablement of predictive aircraft maintenance. Honeywell Aerospace’s June 2018 survey confirms an upward trend in airlines
ConnectivitySITA Invites Airlines to Participate in Aviation Blockchain Sandbox SITA is launching a major industry research project to explore the potential of blockchain. More than 100 IT executives, attending SITA’s recent customer innovation forum, were the first to be invited to…