Future Avionics Perspective PDF

General Session
Future Avionics Perspective
Presented by
Patrick SCHUSTER
SENIOR MANAGER OF AVIONICS & ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
October 13th, 2002
Contend
Session Objectives
General Considerations
Architecture Evolutions
Issues
New Areas
AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.
Conclusion
Session Objectives
AIRBUS view & plans for future avionics
4Levels of integration of major functions
4Consolidation of display and control functions
4Increased communication among avionics boxes & networking

techniques
4Integration of software functions

AIRBUS: a family concept founded on a common design and
operating philosophy across the new generation family
4provideCommonality between aircraft types and models to
minimize evolution and customization effects and reduce costs
4The most significant application of the family concept is in the area
of aircrew training and productivity
The Airlines Product is created by Main Airline Departments
customization: Contributing to Customization
4Safety 4Marketing (e.g. Seats,
4Reliability Passenger Telephone, ...)
4Maintainability 4Cargo (e.g. temperature
4Passenger Comfort
control, loading system)
4Flight operations (GPS, noise
4Service
compensated headset, ...)
4Image
4In-flight / Cabin services (e.g.
4Profitability
coffee maker)
4Efficiency
4Engineering (e.g.
maintenance, airborne data
loader, ...)
Customization efficiency obtained by
effective standardization
Achieved Standardization Status Selectable SFE reduced cost
cost % A321-100 / 11/98
100
100
A321-200 / 09/99 Reduced complexity for
80 airframe manufacturer and
60
60
55
airline
45
41
Specification change cost
250 items
40
20
19 reduced
159
91
40
16
24
0 Reduced Airframe price due
SCN Total SCN Systems SCN Cabin
to standardization
* A321-200 vs. A321-100
cost % After delivery modifications
120
100
A321-100 / 11/98
A321-200 / 09/99
reduced to nearly zero
100
81
80
60 54 51
40
19
20
3
0
Total Cabin Systems
SCN:Specification Change Notice
* Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE)
The Challenge of Customization based on a Standard Platform
4Optimization of design costs and recurring product costs
4Overall cost reduction (Direct operating costs) :
Higher equipment and functional reliability
Less spare parts and less expensive components
4High flexibility & sufficient growth potential (future function integration)
4Long life duration
Minimize impact of technology continuous evolution & obsolescence
4BITE improvement for lower NFF rate
4Higher level of maturity at entry into service

4Open platform also for 3rd party supplier
4Supports easy Airline customization (partitioning)
4Easier certification of modifications
Continuous Evolution process of Airbus Avionics
Between families
AUTO FLIGHT SYSTEM ON AIRBUS FAMILY
A300
(19 + 1 optional PMS)
(single
1 Auto throttle)
N1 limit 1
Auto thrt
2
Test computer
A310/A300-600
4 (10)
Pitch trim
Yaw damp 4 A320
2 (4)
& lim TCC
Logic 2 2 A340
computer FMC (2)
Longitudinal 2 FAC/FLC
4 2
computer FMGC
Lateral 2 2 2 2
FCC FAC FMGEC
computer
Analog Auto Pilot Second generation
In service on most of the First generation Second generation
of digital Auto Pilot Of digital Auto Pilot Of digital Auto Pilot
Aircraft today
On a given family
4MMR integrating GPS, ILS, MLS, DGPS hardware and software
Multi-Program approach
4Common Displays (EIS2, HUD), Flight Management...
Evolution of Airbus Avionics
Today step
Specific cabinets
bus (629)
(B777 partly or inertial cabinet)
Specialized LRUs Generic cabinets

Traditional ARINC 600 /ARINC 429 avionics Resource sharing; generic resources
(all existing A/C) Applications spread over platform resources
No shared resources Multi-transmitter bus network (A/C level, AFDX bus)

One way point to point data bus (new A/C family)
Integrated specialized LRUs

Same type of installation
Same ARINC 429 A/C bus
Retrofit possible at reasonable cost
(combined applications, derivative A/C)
Interfacing Systems
or Components
Overhead
Panel
Flight
Proposed Domains for Controls
function integration
In-Flight
Entertain-
Cockpit Aircraft Level Function ment
Heads
(e.g.Displays)
Cockpit Recorder
Cockpit Energy
Information & Management
Controls Management
(e.g.Control Functions Function
Panel)
FADEC
NAV/COM/ Cabin Utility

Surv. APU
Functions Functions
Sensors Control
ADIRUs
Approach used for functional design

Control and Display System

CCD/Keyboard CDS SCOPE
EFIS CP
CAN
* * *
L1 L2 C1 R2 R1
Video input
*
L3 C2 L3 *Emergency
supply
AFDX
I/O
modules
CMV FMS ATC ADIRU ARINC 429
Examples of AFDX Systems MMR RA

...
Flight
controls
AFDX network
Nav, OMT Open
Radionav displays World
HFDR, VDR, SATCOM
WACS
navigation
Engines router SATCOM
communications LEO/MEO
IOM
warnings Surveillance
(8)
Cockpit router SCI

Avionics
server
electrical centres
load managt fuel functions L/G functions
Cabin
server
Utilities
Pneumatics & Cabin functions connectors
Ethernet
network
Architecture using generic IMA

Issues
Continued Form Fit Function
Potential exists for multiple versions of Standard Avionics

4Affects sparing and maintenance procedures
4Subcommittee level task to preclude multiple Avionics Unit
Standards
What technological baseline

4Arinc429/Arinc 629/AFDX
4Twin/Quadrax/Optical
Issues
ATM/CNS & Standardization Process
4Top/Down approach vs Bottom/Up

Procedure/Performance/Safety/Interoperability
Lead Time
Today Capability usage
Validation of characteristics
4Link between committees

ICAO
RTCA/EUROCAE
ARINC
Issues
Intellectual Property Rights
4Standardization of patented technology/function
4Identification
4Condition of use
New Areas
New Requirements
4OIS:
Displays of documentation, charts with a PC-like interface
4FieldLoadable Software:
Extended usage for customization, retrofit
Faster loading
Configuration management
4Evolving capability:
Long life duration of the architectures
Fulfil with latest technologies and advanced data-bus

New Areas
Air Traffic Management Domain
4Airline involvement
Operational implementation
Airborne infrastructure
Guidance (e.g. Package 1)
Rule change
Worldwide
4Airborne architecture definition is an iterative process
Establishment of needs/performance/ safety requirements
leading to a safety analysis
Segregation between CNS functions
Readiness of ICAO Standard and guidance material for

certification
4Human factors : delegation for control/separation
New Areas
Surveillance Domain
4ADS-B Architecture
AESS
L-Band including DME (Navigation Back-up for Europe)
TxCAS
I/O Communality
Form/Fit/Function
4Communication Media
Single or multiple media selection
Progressive implementation
4Application
Package 1/2/3/...
4TCAS/ACAS : must remain independent safety net
New Areas
Navigation Domain
4FMS
Extended usage of Flight Plan capabilities for 4D ATM concept
(Flow, Departure, Arrival, Metering management)
Extended usage for Airborne Surveillance
Interactive control and display (keyboard and CCD interface)
Fast data transfer necessary for short time response
4Airport Data Base
New Areas
Communication Domain
4Architecture
Throughput driver
Multiple usage
Multiple links
Spectrum
Interference
Opportunity to revisit architecture/antenna in a similar manner as for
Navigation (MMR) & Surveillance (AESS) domain
4Update
New needs for C,N aspects
4Security
Air/Ground protection (Unauthorized interference, blocking or
delay, corruption, modification, masquerade and diversion, )
authentication
encryption mechanism...
New Areas
Security Domain
Follow-up from major SFAR 92 for Cockpit ingress protection, Cabin

protection, External assistance and Future avenues of investigation
4short term recommendations
Integrated surveillance video system
Communication between Cockpit and Ground
4mid/long terms recommendations
A growing interference concern of the passenger usage of

4PED
4PC
4Cellular phones
linked to rapid technology evolution (e.g. UWB connection)
New Areas
Cabin Domain
4expand standards available for the cabin area
Develop installation
Develop wiring
Develop interfaces
Develop interchangeability
4Needs to be worked on
Conclusion
AIRBUS is pursuing its standardization effort at AEEC
4Flexibility for fast evolving future services and technology evolution
4Keeping freedom of option choice & flexibility with competition
through different vendors
Avionics resources
4More operational commonality between A/C types AEEC/ARINC
standard based
4Use of the same hardware for several functions
4Reduction of embedded hardware by integration of different
functions on the same platform
4increased customization & flexibility with Field Loadable Software
4Addressing retrofit needs

decrease of RC, NRC and DMC
savings of weight, space and installation costs
but also through other international bodies
ETSI, EUROCAE, RTCA,

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General Session

Future Avionics Perspective

AIRBUS view & plans for future avionics

4Levels of integration of major functions

4Consolidation of display and control functions

4Increased communication among avionics boxes & networking

4Integration of software functions

4Higher level of maturity at entry into service

Specialized LRUs Generic cabinets

No shared resources Multi-transmitter bus network (A/C level, AFDX bus)

Integrated specialized LRUs

NAV/COM/ Cabin Utility

Approach used for functional design

Control and Display System

Examples of AFDX Systems MMR RA

Cockpit router SCI

Architecture using generic IMA

Potential exists for multiple versions of Standard Avionics

What technological baseline

4Top/Down approach vs Bottom/Up

4Link between committees

Intellectual Property Rights

4Standardization of patented technology/function

Fulfil with latest technologies and advanced data-bus

Readiness of ICAO Standard and guidance material for

Follow-up from major SFAR 92 for Cockpit ingress protection, Cabin

A growing interference concern of the passenger usage of

4Addressing retrofit needs

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