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Networks and Smart Sensors for Safety-Critical Avionics Applications
High channel count sensor and actuator devices are needed to tackle a growing number of
functions in aircrafts. With traditional avionics technology, connecting these devices results in bulky
wiring bundles. The stringent safety standard of avionic systems requires redundant installation of all
components on board, which further exacerbates the situation. Moreover, in new avionic systems,
communications between devices across different application domains are also needed, which
drastically increases information flow within the aircraft. Wiring bundles and demand for a much higher
communication bandwidth raise serious challenges requiring the development of new avionic data
buses.
This project tackles solutions to build new avionic systems being able to meet stringent
requirement in flight safety-critical operations, such as flight control. The research consists of three
complementary parts: 1) autonomous sensor (smart sensor) and actuator/network interfaces, 2)
safety-critical data buses, and 3) frequency selection for wireless communications on board aircraft.
Each of these main subjects must have an appropriate architecture to facilitate reliable
interconnection and interoperation.
Faculty Supervisor:
Yvon Savaria;Jean-Jacques Laurin;Mohamad Sawan;Mourad El Gamal;Guchuan Zhu;Raman Kashyap;Claude Thibeault;Xue Liu
Student:
Partner:
Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec;Bombardier Aerospace Inc (Montreal, QC);Thales Canada Inc (St. Laurent, QC)
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing
University:
École de technologie supérieure; École Polytechnique de Montréal; McGill University
Program:
Accelerate
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