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Solving the Tactical Communications Challenge

Solving the Tactical Communications Challenge

Building connected and workable communications in remote environments presents unique challenges, but the right technology can keep users connected in even contested and harsh environments.

10/03/2023
Why Dissimilar Redundant Architectures Are a Necessity for DAL A

Why Dissimilar Redundant Systems Are a Necessity for DAL A

Discover how building a system with a dissimilar redundant architecture can help overcome the challenges of meeting stringent DO-254/178 DAL A safety requirements for aviation applications.

05/16/2023
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
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
The History of Wireless Technology and Recent Developments Towards Modern Transmitters

The History of Wireless Technology and Recent Developments Towards Modern Transmitters

This white paper looks at the early developments in electromagnetic theory and electronics (the 1800s to 1960s) and the modern era of electronics (1960s to present). It discusses the current technologies finding their way into modern transmitters.

10/14/2020
Optimal Multicore Processing for Safety-Critical Applications

Optimal Multicore Processing for Safety-Critical Applications

This white paper explores the performance and SWaP benefits of multicore processors and their challenges in safety-critical applications, and how to overcome them.

08/28/2020
Transitioning to C-Band

Transitioning to C-Band

To support the demand for Internet access by smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, the U.S. Government auction for airwaves saw the standard telemetry frequency bands reassigned for mobile broadband use. Despite this development, the transition

08/12/2020
Enabling Multi-Core Processing in DO-254/178 Safety-Certifiable Avionics

Enabling Multi-Core Processing in DO-254/178 Safety-Certifiable Avionics

This white paper examines the key challenges multi-core processors (MCPs) present in safety-certifiable systems, as well as techniques for alleviating them to ensure MCP-based systems will safely perform their intended functions.

06/01/2020
Reducing Time and Cost of Ordnance Testing with Modern Transponder Designs

Reducing Time and Cost of Ordnance Testing with Modern Transponder Designs

This white paper examines how the use of modern transponders can reduce setup time, lower costs, and require less future planning and maintenance than traditional designs.

09/05/2019
Integrated Data Acquisition Solutions for Aerospace Platforms with Highly Restrictive Space and Weight Requirements and Harsh Environmental Conditions

Integrated Data Acquisition Solutions for Aerospace Platforms with Highly Restrictive Space and Weight Requirements and Harsh Environmental Conditions

Space and weight are key factors in designing, mounting, and installing data acquisition systems on UAV and missile development programs. Pat Quinn discusses an integrated and expandable solution.

11/07/2018
Non-Traditional Implementation of a Traditional Safety System

Non-Traditional Implementation of a Traditional Safety System

In this white paper, Paul Cook looks at Flight Termination Systems and how switching to a serial wiring approach can reduce wiring and allow for additional features.

04/26/2018
Challenges and Progress in Transitioning from L/S Band to C-Band

Challenges and Progress in Transitioning from L/S Band to C-Band

This white paper discusses the flight test community’s move to the C-Band spectrum, the current status, and how smoothly this transition is occurring.

10/23/2017