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Advanced Avionics
17 February - 18 February 2003
Advanced Avionics
Major contributions from senior representatives:
William Urschel, Avionics Technical Advisor, Aging Aircraft Division, United States Air Force
· Lieutenant Colonel Glen Logan, Deputy Director, Open Systems Joint Task Force, United States Air Force
· Lieutenant Commander David Fitzjohn, FSE/AVS, Future Support Environment, Avionics Support, Defence Logistics Organisation, Ministry of Defence
· Squadron Leader Nick Tudor, FSE/SS, Future Support Environment, Software Support, Defence Logistics Organisation, Ministry of Defence
· Gary Nenninger, Project Manager, Aviation Systems, US Army Aviation PEO
· Dr Tony Gillespie, Leader, Avionics and Mission Systems, DSTL
· Gauthier Personnic, SPAé/ST/AAé, French Ministry of Defence
· Sylvain Fleurant, Manager, Technical Airworthiness for Avionics & Electrical Systems, Department of National Defence, Canada
· Paul Johnson, Head Airborne Mission Systems Research, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, Australia

Benefits of attending
· LEARN from leading decision-makers in the field of avionics and the recent developments in the current environment
· COMPREHENSIVE analysis of modern software development and technological advances
· EXPLORE the importance of affordable avionics in the race against obsolescence
· GAIN an intensive insight into open architecture and Aircraft EW systems
· APPRAISE the evolution of the avionics industry and meet its experts

Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration and Coffee

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9:00

Overview of Process

  • Recognise there is a problem
  • Identify the problem
  • Define alternatives
  • Alternatives evaluation process
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    10:00

    Problem Recognition and Identification

  • Data sources for problem identification
  • Supply data
  • Maintenance data
  • Correlation of data
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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:15

    Forecasting and Definition of Alternatives

  • Trend analysis tools
  • Data normalization
  • Forecast inputs
  • Alternatives definition
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    12:00

    Alternatives Analysis & Budget Process

  • Benefits and cost models
  • Templates and results comparison
  • Risk assessment
  • Establishing priorities
  • Budget process
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    12:10

    Discussion and questions – review of the session

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    12:30

    Close of Executive Briefing

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Charles Hurst

    Charles Hurst, Director, Dayton Operations, Information Spectrum

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    9:10

    ACCELERATING APPLICATION OF OPEN SYSTEMS

    Leavy Riggs Jr

    Leavy Riggs Jr, Senior Systems Engineering Manager, Open Systems Joint Task Force, United States Air Force

  • Evolution of modern avionics architectures
  • Benefits and pitfalls of modular and open avionics
  • Case studies: AV-8B Harrier II and F-15 upgrades
  • Future directions in avionics developments
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    9:40

    FUTURE MILITARY AVIONICS

    Lieutenant Commander David Fitzjohn

    Lieutenant Commander David Fitzjohn, FSE/AVS, Future Support Environment, Avionics Support, Defence Logistics Organisation, Ministry of Defence

  • The problem with today’s avionics
  • Abstraction and modelling
  • Hardware architectures
  • Obsolescence management

    Modularity

  • Clever contracting
  • The vision
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    10:20

    AFFORDABLE AVIONICS FOR AGING AIRCRAFT

    Dr Tony Gillespie

    Dr Tony Gillespie, Leader, Avionics and Mission Systems, DSTL

  • Upgrade opportunities for avionics in the UK
  • Obsolescence issues affecting current and future capabilities
  • Parallels between the UK and US experiences
  • What the UK is doing about the problems
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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:20

    OPEN ARCHITECTURE FOR MISSION AVIONICS

    Hans Brandtberg

    Hans Brandtberg, Director, Strategy and Technology Management, Display and Reconnaissance Systems Division, SaabTech

  • The Distributed Integrated Modular Avionics concept
  • Technology insertion using a scalable systems architecture
  • The mission core avionics components: mission computer, video management
  • Mission display mode generation, digital maps, digital recording etc
  • Case studies: helicopter and fixed wing platforms
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    12:00

    AGING AVIONICS COMPUTER

    Dr Ben Calloni

    Dr Ben Calloni, Research Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

  • Real-time embedded information systems
  • Current legacy avionics
  • Results
  • Upgrade strategies
  • Conclusion
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    12:40

    Lunch

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    14:00

    DUAL DEVELOPMENT IN AVIONICS

    Jean Paul Platzer

    Jean Paul Platzer, Deputy Vice President, Technical Management, Thales Avionics

  • Experience in military transport and helicopter avionics
  • Advances in commercial avionics, A380 experience
  • Future trends in technologies and function development
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    14:40

    INTRODUCING FORMAL METHODS INTO MILITARY AVIONICS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

    Emmanuel Ledinot

    Emmanuel Ledinot, DGT/DPR/DESA, Dassault Aviation

  • Late 90s: the need to reduce embedded software costs
  • Overview of technologies involved
  • Object orientated methods
  • Close cooperation with equipment suppliers for advanced development
  • Lessons learned
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    15:20

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    FUTURE OFFENSIVE AIR SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY

    William Stuart

    William Stuart, FOAS Chief Engineer, BAE SYSTEMS Avionics Group

  • Platform independent designs
  • De-risking critical technologies
  • Keeping options open
  • Thinking ahead to 2020 conflicts
  • Decision-making
  • Affordability
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    16:20

    THE STATE OF AVIONICS AND THE ROAD TO ADVANCED AVIONICS

    Ellis Hitt

    Ellis Hitt, Chairman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Digital Avionics Technical Committee (DATC), Battelle Corporation

  • The problem – aging fleets with avionics 1-3 decades old
  • Mandated capabilities for operation in the global airspace
  • Cockpit modernization for enhanced situational awareness and communications
  • Economic impact of restricted operations
  • Business considerations related to achieving mandated capabilities
  • Regulatory approval and certification processes impact on cost and safety

    The road to affordable advanced avionics

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    17:00

    Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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    8:30

    Re-registration and Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Dr Tony Gillespie

    Dr Tony Gillespie, Leader, Avionics and Mission Systems, DSTL

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    9:10

    AVIONICS TRANSFORMATION

    William Urschel

    William Urschel, Avionics Technical Advisor, Aging Aircraft Division, United States Air Force

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    9:40

    ARMY AVIONICS

    Gary Nenninger

    Gary Nenninger, Project Manager, Aviation Systems, US Army Aviation PEO

  • Improved Data Modem
  • Aviation/ Joint Mission Planning System (AMPS/JMPS)
  • Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) P3I
  • Global Air Traffic Management (GATM)
  • Advanced Avionics Technology Insertion (AATI) Overview
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    10:20

    SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

    Squadron Leader Nick Tudor

    Squadron Leader Nick Tudor, FSE/SS, Future Support Environment, Software Support, Defence Logistics Organisation, Ministry of Defence

  • Why does software cause so many problems?
  • What techniques can be used to overcome uncertainty?
  • Certification
  • Obsolescence management
  • Automation and long term support
  • Real Time Operating Systems

    Modularity

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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:20

    RAFALE & MIRAGE 2000-9

    Gauthier Personnic

    Gauthier Personnic, SPAé/ST/AAé, French Ministry of Defence

  • The ASAAC standards: - The programme state - Results and perspectives
  • A first application step: - The Modular Data Processing Unit on RAFALE and MIRAGE 2000-9 aircraft
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    12:00

    CANADIAN DEFENCE’S TECHNICAL AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM

    Sylvain Fleurant

    Sylvain Fleurant, Manager, Technical Airworthiness for Avionics & Electrical Systems, Department of National Defence, Canada

  • Aviation safety program

    DND/CF Airworthiness (AW) Program

  • Comparison of civil and military AW standards
  • Technical airworthiness risk levels
  • System safety assessment process
  • Application to fleets and new acquisitions
  • Martime helicopter acquisition – system safety program
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    12:40

    Lunch

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    14:00

    AVIONICS PLANNING AND EXECUTION II (AVPLEX II)

    Charles Hurst

    Charles Hurst, Director, Dayton Operations, Information Spectrum Inc

  • AVPLEX elements have proven effective in programs: Open Systems, Life Cycle Cost and Migration Strategy
  • Application in modification programs is aided by the use of new process tools
  • Viability assessment looks at the downstream impact of current design
  • Integrated change roadmapping combines the program planning elements
  • Incorporation into solicitation documents needed for clear understanding
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    14:40

    MIG-29 MODERNISATION PROGRAMME

    Rainer Hankowiak

    Rainer Hankowiak, Business Development Manager, Miitary Aircraft, EADS - Deutschland

  • Mission computer
  • CNI
  • Fire control system
  • New weapons integration
  • Enhanced capabilities
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    15:20

    AIRCRAFT EW SYSTEMS

    Roger Hannaford

    Roger Hannaford, Business Development Europe, IDT-Metric

  • EW threat generators
  • Real signals or simulators?
  • The need for routine test and training
  • Recording time space position information
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    16:00

    Chairman's Closing Remarks followed by Afternoon Tea

    Close of Conference

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