Self-optimizing avionics: the future of avionics

Author

Stephenson, Mark M. ; Harris, Robert L.

Author_Institution

Air Force Wright Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA

fYear

1992

Firstpage

161

Lastpage

166

Abstract

Numerous technologies are reaching a maturity level where they will merge and contribute to a new class of military weapons having self-optimization attributes of mission objectives at several levels. Among the technologies are integrated avionics, data fusion technology, data links, computer science, and computer engineering. An overview of self-optimizing concepts is presented along with operational implementation considerations, including network architecture, control of optimization decisions, aircraft configuration options, and affordability. Numerous payoffs within the context of leveraged technology are cited to support the expectations of major initiatives and investments in these concepts in coming years

Keywords

aerospace computer control; aircraft communication; aircraft instrumentation; computerised instrumentation; data communication equipment; military systems; optimisation; sensor fusion; computer engineering; computer science; data fusion; data links; integrated avionics; military weapons; mission objectives; network architecture; optimization decisions; self-optimization; Aerospace control; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace engineering; Aircraft propulsion; Computer architecture; Computer science; Data engineering; Military aircraft; Military computing; Weapons;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1992. Proceedings., IEEE/AIAA 11th

Conference_Location

Seattle, WA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0820-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DASC.1992.282154

Filename

282154