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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deploying Embedded Linux for Spacecraft Missions"

Linux operating system is being used in spacecraft such as SpaceX's Dragon capsule and NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, with SpaceX employing Linux kernel 3.2 with real-time patches for stability. Both SpaceX and NASA utilize off-the-shelf x86 computing hardware and C++-based software for their flight computers. While using Linux in avionics and critical applications requires customization for specific tasks and may not be ideal for hard real-time applications, it provides access to a wide range of software and documentation that needs to be balanced against project needs.

via Hackaday|

#avionics #linux #nasa

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Dissecting an Aircraft's Video Symbol Generator.

Adrian Smith has conducted a teardown of a symbol generator from a British Aerospace 146 airliner, which is used to generate real-time video feeds for cockpit display units. The device contains gold-plated chips, including 54xx series logic, and a main CPU board based on the Intel 8086. The teardown also revealed custom ASICs produced by Honeywell and other special order items. The device is powered by a standard 400 Hz avionics-standard power supply.

via Hackaday|

#aircraft #avionics #electronics

military3 years ago•2 min saved

US to sell F-16 equipment worth $259 million to Turkey.

The US has notified Congress of a planned sale of avionics software upgrades for Turkey's current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, valued at up to $259 million. The deal, which has informal approval from congressional committees, would be the first major military sale to Turkey that Congress has approved for years. The upgrade will improve the interoperability between Turkish and NATO systems by updating its communications and also provide upgrades to enhance safety measures such as a ground collision avoidance system. The larger agreement, Turkey's request to buy billions of dollars worth of F-16s, remains in limbo amid continuing opposition in Congress.

via Reuters|

#avionics #f-16 #military