DASC 2009 - 2009 IEEE/AIAA 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)

2009 IEEE/AIAA 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)

As both commercial and military fleets begin to age, the modernization of avionics
systems on those aircraft becomes extremely important. Coupled with that is the
modernization of ground-based Air Traffic Management (ATM) operations, which
will drive new avionics updates. Therefore, the dual-facet theme of the 28th Digital
Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) will be ¡°Modernization of Avionics and ATM ¡ª
Perspectives from the Air and Ground.¡± This theme builds on both the 26th DASC
(4-D Trajectory-Based Operations) and the 27th DASC (Integrated Modular Avionics).
We will have two main theme tracks, one for the air segment (avionics) and one for
ground segment (ATM). The technical program will present an integrated picture of
avionics upgrades in the context of aging aircraft and the ATM modernization efforts.
The theme includes a focus on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and future
flight operations, which resonates with both commercial and military operators
worldwide.
In addition to the theme tracks, we will continue to offer opportunities to publish
and present on a wide range of avionics topics, including but not limited to
Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS), Integrated Modular Avionics
(IMA), Avionics Applications, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Human Factors, Human-
Machine Interfaces, Flight Critical Systems, and Avionics Design.
The Technical and Professional Education Programs will incorporate hundreds of
papers and dozens of tutorials from international researchers, innovators, engineers,
and designers who are creating the products, services, and support to enable
Avionics Modernization. We will hold panel discussions with noted engineering and
management experts and provide multiple keynote presentations by government and
industry leaders shaping our industry. Whether you are involved in avionics systems
for manned or unmanned aircraft, space systems or air traffic management, join us
and participate in the 28th DASC to help influence the direction of digital avionics
and systems technology.
Modernization of Avionics and ATM -
Perspectives from the Air and Ground
28th DIGITAL AVIONICS
The Florida Hotel and SYSTEMS CONFERENCE
Conference Center
Orlando, FL
October 25 - 29, 2009
Conference Chair:
Tom Redling
L-3 Communications
(903) 457-7822
Thomas.J.Redling-AT-L-3Com.com
Technical Program Co-Chairs:
Bob Lyons
Xcelsi Group, LLC
(571) 220-9257
lyonsrp1-AT-earthlink.net
Chris Watkins
GE Aviation
(616) 241-8162
chris.watkins3-AT-ge.com
Professional Education Chair:
Maarten Uijt de Haag
Ohio University
(740) 593-9562
uijtdeha-AT-ohiou.edu
Exhibits Chair:
Glen Logan
American Systems
(866) 648-0640
Glen.Logan-AT-AmericanSystems.com
ABSTRACT DETAILS
Authors are invited to submit
abstracts of 1000 words by 21
March 2009 on any of the topic
areas listed on the back. Submit
electronically through www.
dasconline.org. Student papers
and ideas for invited sessions are
welcome. Please avoid the use
of acronyms or abbreviations in
the title of the paper. Include a
short biographical sketch of the
author(s), mailing address, email,
telephone, and fax numbers.
Final manuscripts of selected
papers are due 31 August 2009.
28th
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Technical Papers, Tutorials & Exhibits
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www.dasconline.org
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Theme Focus Areas
Avionics Modernization: Focused on the airborne segment. Update of avionics on commercial and military platforms for aircraft life extension. Perspectives on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and managing obsolescence and technology refresh strategies. Modern solutions for avionics integration and data fusion. Avionics upgrades that are needed to meet the needs of a modernized Air Traffic Management system (NextGen).
Air Traffic Management (ATM) Modernization: Focused on the ground segment. Operational concepts for Air Traffic Management, evolution in Traffic Flow Management and Collaborative Decision Making, 4-D trajectory-based operations, NextGen, operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in controlled airspace, end-to-end nature of future ATM systems, lessening reliance on ground based systems, international harmonization for a seamless, worldwide ATM system.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Avionics systems for UAS, intelligent systems for vehicle autonomy, operations in controlled airspace, payloads, missiles and guided munitions.
As with previous conferences, we will offer two full days of Professional Education sessions spanning many engineering disciplines. These tutorials will be presented by educators and practicing professionals considered experts in their field. Professional Education topics should include: Basic and Advanced Avionics Systems; System Engineering; Space Systems; Program Management; Open Systems; Electronic Warfare; Human Factors; Software Development, Test, and Certification (DO-178); Environmental Qualification (DO-160); Intellectual Property Considerations; System Safety; and many more. All professional education sessions will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through IEEE. For more information, contact:
Maarten Uijt de Haag
Ohio University
(740) 593-9562
uijtdeha-AT-ohiou.edu
This year¡¯s conference will feature exhibits and product demonstrations by representatives of key avionics-related industries. To have your company represented in our conference hall, please contact our Exhibits Chair:
Glen Logan
American Systems
(866) 648-0640
Glen.Logan-AT-AmericanSystems.com
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
EXHIBITS
Avionics Applications
IMA Open Architectures: Open interface standards, viability of open and closed architectures, operating systems, ARINC-653, alternate software API solutions, communication standards, use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technologies.
IMA Optimization & Integration: Allocation process and tools for IMA system resources and performance, integration tools, verification & certification, configuration strategies, scalability, assessing system demand and resource availability, mitigation of common mode failures, system maintenance, optimization techniques.
Avionics Communications Infrastructure: Self forming/healing networks, wireless networks, quality of service (QoS), data buses, intra-processor & inter-process communication, data partitioning, protocols, multi-protocol gateways, message routing, spectrum, passenger communication interfaces (internet, phone, etc.).
Integrated Avionics Security: Multiple Independent Levels of Security/Safety (MILS), physical & virtual system firewalls, data security for shared data buses, operating system security, physical security, biometric sensors, information assurance, encrypted data links, data isolation, and information flow control.
Communications/Navigation/Surveillance (CNS) Systems: Communications systems, data links, satellite-based navigation and landing systems, inertial navigation, surveillance systems.
Human Factors: Issues in human interaction with automation such as mode awareness, cockpit decision aids, avoiding the presentation of hazardously misleading information, pilot and controller overload, and crew coordination.
Synthetic Vision and Situation Awareness Systems:
Advanced display systems to address limited visibility, mitigation of accidents through advanced displays, and aircraft cockpit displays.
Avionics Design
Systems Engineering: Optimization of the hardware and software systems development process including solutions and lessons-learned; selection of proper processes, methods and tools.
Software Engineering: Development of large-scale, flight-critical software systems, including processes and formal methods for design, testing and certification.
Flight Critical Systems: Methods, techniques, and tools for the design, verification, integration, validation, and certification of complex and highly integrated flight critical systems.
We will consider ideas for sessions and papers that feature topics not covered by the above track themes. For more information on the Technical Program, contact:
Bob Lyons, Jr. Chris Watkins
Xcelsi Group, LLC GE Aviation
(571) 220-9257 (616) 241-8162
lyonsrp1-AT-earthlink.net chris.watkins3-AT-ge.com