Title :
Merlin avionics test system. A COTS solution
Author_Institution :
Serco Test Syst., Waterlooville, UK
Abstract :
The Merlin avionics test system (MATS) provides a comprehensive second line (intermediate level) test solution for the avionic fit of the Royal Navy´s new anti-submarine helicopter the Merlin. Developed by Serco Test Systems and Harris Government Aerospace Systems Division, the MATS provides an automatic test capability covering some 140 line replaceable units (LRUs) and is based on extensive use of COTS. The MATS is due to enter service in 1998. This paper discusses the MATS requirement, and outlines the design solution. The paper also includes discussion of the experience to date in the widespread use of COTS instrumentation
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; aircraft testing; automatic testing; military avionics; COTS solution; Harris Government Aerospace Systems Division; Merlin avionics test system; Serco Test Systems; anti-submarine helicopter; design solution; intermediate level; line replaceable units; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace testing; Application specific integrated circuits; Contracts; Costs; Helicopters; Instruments; Marine vehicles; System testing; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON '98. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference., 1998 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Salt Lake City, UT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4420-0
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.1998.713443
