This paper describes a program to design, construct and demonstrate an advanced avionic system for the next generation of tactical combat aircraft. British Aerospace is carrying out such a program with the objective of reducing development risks associated with the rapid advance of technology. A number of factors contribute to this risk, notably the dramatic increase in system capability made possible by the general availability of LSI and VLSI circuitry. This has occurred at a time when the next aircraft project is likely to have a single seat cockpit. Traditionally independent systems can now be linked using a data bus to provide a fully integrated system with the pilot's needs foremost in mind. The system is based on a multi bus architecture recognising the differing integrity requirements of different parts of the system. A complete aircraft system is represented, divided into functional groups, and includes the basic aircraft systems such as hydraulics and fuel management and an integral maintenance reporting system. Mission systems include a wide range of sensor and weapon types. The practical implications of introducing Mil.Std.1760 or the associated STANAG 3837AA standard store interfaces are being studied. The avionic systems are linked to an advanced cockpit, with the objective of reducing pilot workload. The cockpit makes use of multi-purpose displays and an integrated approach to system control. A display of the out-of-cockpit scene is provided to allow the 'pilot' to operate the controls in a realistic manner and so provide representative input to the avionic system.
Practical Approach to the Design of a New Avionic System
1983
11 pages
Report
No indication
English
Avionics , Bus conductors , Display systems , Integrated circuits , Systems engineering , Integrated systems , Cockpits , Interfaces , Man machine systems , Simulators , Systems management , Control systems , Flow charting , Tactical aircraft , Foreign technology , NATO furnished , Component Reports
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