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A Unified Post-Test Analysis System for Flight Test Programs

A Unified Post-Test Analysis System for Flight Test Programs

Modern flight test programs generate huge amounts of data that require interrogation to investigate phenomena and ascertain program status as well as for use in final reporting.

12/15/2023
Challenges and Solutions of Building Comprehensive Flight Test Instrumentation Systems

Challenges and Solutions of Building Comprehensive Flight Test Instrumentation Systems

This white paper examines the different approaches to building a comprehensive FTI system, the advantages and disadvantages of mixing different vendors’ products, and the likely impact of future developments.

10/23/2023
Rugged Instrumentation System Solutions for Applications with Limited Space

Rugged Instrumentation System Solutions for Applications with Limited Space

For many aircraft, there is sufficient space to place data acquisition units (DAU), recorders, and transmitters in a dedicated instrumentation rack and/or throughout the aircraft. However, there are several aircraft where there is very limited space.

09/05/2023
Benefits of Forward Error Correction in Mitigating Transmitter Heat Dissipation Challenges

Benefits of Forward Error Correction in Mitigating Transmitter Heat Dissipation Challenges

This white paper discusses an approach where data acquisition units (DAU) conduct the fast Fourier transform (FFT) analysis in real-time to optimize PCM telemetry bandwidth.

01/03/2023
Implementing Real-time FFT in FTI Hardware to Help Optimize PCM Bandwidth

Implementing Real-time FFT in FTI Hardware to Help Optimize PCM Bandwidth

This white paper discusses an approach where data acquisition units (DAU) conduct the fast Fourier transform (FFT) analysis in real-time to optimize PCM telemetry bandwidth.

12/20/2022
Time Space Position Information Systems for Flight Test Applications

Time Space Position Information Systems for Flight Test Applications

This white paper looks at different TSPI solutions and discusses requirements before concluding with thoughts on an optimal system for modern flight test applications.

11/15/2022
Exploring the Telemetry Network Standard

A Unified Approach to Post-Flight Test Analysis

This white paper highlights common post-test software requirements and suggests solutions that are codified in a new software tool.

07/18/2022
Securing Telemetry Data with Commercial Encryption Standards

Securing Telemetry Data with Commercial Encryption Standards

This paper describes strategies for encrypting data at rest and in motion, with a particular emphasis on encrypting telemetry data for applications such as flight tests.

10/08/2021
Modern, High-Speed FTI Recorder and Switch Requirements and Use Cases

Modern, High-Speed FTI Recorder and Switch Requirements and Use Cases

We uncover what influences switch and recorder requirements for a distributed FTI system and a single recorder alternative.

10/05/2021
Exploring the Telemetry Network Standard

Exploring the Telemetry Network Standard

The Telemetry Network Standard (TmNS), was recently released in IRIG 106-19. This white paper presents an overview of TmNS and compares it to the 5G alternative.

08/23/2021
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Enabling AI & Machine Learning: The Role of Tensor Cores

Tensor cores are indispensable for performing the types of calculations needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The role of AI and machine learning in defense applications is on the rise, making tensor cores critical for defense.

06/22/2021
How Can I Teach My Machine to Learn?

How Can I Teach My Machine to Learn

Like humans, machines learn from experience. They make observations from inputs of images, text, or other data, and then look for patterns. After the machine runs through the mathematical layers, it learns to make better decisions based on the examples it was given.

05/05/2021