
Adding New Capabilities to Flight Test Instrumentation While Maintaining Backwards Compatibility
Many aerospace vehicles are constantly developing even as they are fielded and used daily. Their flight test programs can span multiple years or even decades as improvements and new capabilities are added throughout their lifespan.

Power over Ethernet in FTI: Suitability and Challenges
One approach for significantly reducing wiring weight and simplifying the installation of distributed data acquisition systems (DAS) on test aircraft is to leverage Power Over Ethernet (PoE), first standardized by the IEEE in 2003[1].

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.

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.