Abstract :
The goals are objectives of integrated modular avionics (IMA) are discussed. One candidate computing architecture for IMA, the Boeing 777 Airplane Information Management System (AIMS), is presented. The cabinet architecture, fault tolerance characteristics, backplane bus, and functional growth provisions are considered. The integration concepts developed for AIMS represent a first step in real-world application of the IMA technologies.<>
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; Boeing 777 Airplane Information Management System; aircraft instrumentation; backplane bus; cabinet architecture; fault tolerance; integrated modular avionics; next generation commercial airplanes; Aerospace electronics; Airplanes; Availability; Computer architecture; Computer industry; Costs; Fault tolerance; Manufacturing industries; Microprocessors; Robustness;
