Title :
Current trends and practices in ramp testing of digital avionics systems
Author :
Helfrick, Albert
Author_Institution :
Embry-Riddle Aeronaut. Univ., Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the current state of ramp testing mode-S, TCAS and other avionics systems. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of ramp testing and some of the problems associated with testing radio-based systems
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; digital instrumentation; electronic equipment testing; impulse testing; radionavigation; transponders; TCAS; digital avionics; mode-S transponder; radio systems; ramp testing; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Circuit testing; Electronic equipment testing; Performance evaluation; Radio frequency; Signal generators; System testing; Test equipment; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1993. 12th DASC., AIAA/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fort Worth, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1343-7
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1993.283518
