The 3D Experience: Avionics Software Design, Development and Data Coupling

Not every profession has to use three dimensions. Artists, musicians, writers, and tax attorneys alike usually only need to consider two planes of existence in their professional lives. But aerospace engineers and avionics professionals have a unique relationship with all dimensions. Dealing with all planes all the time (pun absolutely intended) is no small feat, and it’s especially important (and ironic) when working within a platform that only uses two dimensions: Avionics Software Design. So, for this article, we’re going to cover a different, non-spatial “3D;” let’s talk about the design, development and use of data coupling for Avionics software. Continue Reading > > >

The Aerospace Coverage Sack: Structural Coverage Analysis in DO-178C Verification

Sunday marks the end of the 2022 NFL season with the stupendous spectacle that is the Super Bowl. So, it should be no surprise that (American) football jargon was in the ConsuNova air this week. The “Power sweep,” “nickel package,” and “icing the kicker” are just a few of the phrases expressed on “any given Sunday,” though one stands out as an avionics and aerospace crossover: “the coverage sack.” For good measure, put simply, a “coverage sack” occurs when the defending team tackles the quarterback because no receiver was “open” to receive a pass. Though the analogy is a stretch, Continue Reading > > >

Autopilot Engaged? Automated vs. Manual DO-178C Verification

UPDATE – Sept 27, 2022 In just the last six months, we’ve seen some incredible ways AI is helping aviation and aerospace development. As a leader in Avionics certification and aerospace engineering solutions, ConsuNova is at the forefront of new, “smart” technologies in aviation, and we’d like to show you what we’re developing in our upcoming webinar, “Applying AI to Design Assurance in Aerospace”. Topics to be covered include:• Design Assurance overview – Regulations, processes, and safety assurance steps.• Certification challenges using AI – How to deal with the potential risks and difficulties when using AI to deliver intended functionality.• Continue Reading > > >