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Time to Move to 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

Time to Move to 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

Today, in the U.S., cockpit voice recorders (CVR) used on commercial aircraft are only required to capture and store two hours of audio information. After two hours, the most recent information is lost when the CVR, due its limited storage capacity, records over the previous cockpit conversations.

02/12/2024
Rugged SOSA-aligned 6U VPX Embedded Computing Module Introduced by Curtiss-Wright

Rugged SOSA-aligned 6U VPX Embedded Computing Module Introduced by Curtiss-Wright

The CHAMP-XD4 features dual Intel Xeon D-2700 processors, and is for demanding intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissonce (ISR) system architectures.

01/02/2024
The Future of High-Performance Embedded Computing

The Future of High-Performance Embedded Computing

Much of the innovation in high-performance embedded computing starts with microprocessors.

10/24/2023
Delivering High-Voltage Power to Ground Vehicle Systems

Delivering High-Voltage Power to Ground Vehicle Systems

The ability to provide high-voltage power on ground vehicle platforms is a rapidly growing requirement as high peak power is often needed to accelerate a high-inertia load.

10/12/2023
Curtiss-Wright Addresses High Voltage Power Requirements for U.S. Ground Vehicles with High Voltage Turret Drive System

Curtiss-Wright Addresses High Voltage Power Requirements for U.S. Ground Vehicles with High Voltage Turret Drive System

High Voltage Turret Drive Stabilization System (HV TDSS) converts, stores, controls 28V source power up to 750V.

10/09/2023
New High Voltage Turret Drive System Delivers 750V Peak Power to Accelerate High Inertia Loads

New High Voltage Turret Drive System Delivers 750V Peak Power to Accelerate High Inertia Loads

High Voltage Turret Drive Stabilization System (HV TDSS) converts, stores, controls 28V source power to 750V without increasing SWaP-C.

09/11/2023
100-Gigabit Ethernet Done Right

100-Gigabit Ethernet Done Right

COTS suppliers have focused on increasing connectivity speeds within and between systems for decades, following the introduction of the VPX standard.

08/31/2023
25-Hour Cockpit Voice/Data Recorder is First to Combine Data Acquisition, RIPS, and Integrated Quick Access Recorder

25-Hour Cockpit Voice/Data Recorder is First to Combine Data Acquisition, RIPS, and Integrated Quick Access Recorder

Designed for use on defense and commercial aircraft, the new Fortress® Crash Survivable Recorder has received UK CAA TSO certification.

01/19/2023