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DO-178C DERs: Coaches of Avionics Software Projects
DO-178C DERs: Coaches of Avionics Software Projects In the world of Avionics software projects, success hinges on meticulous planning, effective coordination, and a wealth of expertise. Just as a sports team relies on its coaches to guide and lead [...]
DO-331 Model-Based Design for DO-178C Verification
Last week, we talked about the “pudding” of DO-178C projects. That, of course, being the implementation stage of a DO-178C guided avionics software project. We touched on establishing implementation decisions and standards in your PSAC plan and the key [...]
Common DO-254 Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
In our 20+ years in avionics and aerospace engineering, we’ve rarely seen an organization easily and quickly build and certify a project to DO-254 standards. That’s no surprise; DO-254 is vague, ironically software-centric, and complex. In truth, DO-254 is rarely [...]
The Aircraft System Safety Assessment in Four Steps
There’s a lot to consider when developing and engineering aircraft. All those considerations come with a lot of QA activities, safety and structural tests, and rigorous analysis—if only more people knew how many assessments like these occurred, fear of flying [...]
Autopilot Engaged? Automated vs. Manual DO-178C Verification
In recent years, revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have captivated our imagination and transformed various industries. The aerospace sector, with its constant pursuit of innovation, has also been profoundly impacted by these developments. As we delve into the [...]
Implementation in DO-178C Projects
Not long ago, we showed how cooking and avionics project development have a lot in common. In keeping with culinary concepts, I wanted to take a look at the “the pudding” of Aerospace engineering, i.e. where the proof is. [...]
Avionics Software Code for DO-178C Certification: Key Ingredients to Consider
Avionics Software Code for DO-178C Certification: Key Ingredients to Consider Cooking and avionics share similarities in their meticulous processes and attention to detail. Just like cooking a delicious dish, implementing avionics software requires careful steps and adherence to specific [...]
The Importance of Avionics Software Project Planning
No matter the industry or role, planning is a crucial part of any task’s successful completion. Well thought-out, SMART goal-driven plans set the scene for activities, letting every stakeholder “see” the desired outcome, along with how and when that [...]
DO-178C Projects: It all starts with Design Assurance Levels
I was tempted to title this article “DAL starts with Design Assurance Levels,” the first abbreviation read as if to say the should-never-exist contraction, “it’DAL…” and I’m glad I didn’t. The beginning of any project, be it writing an [...]
Couples Retreat: The Importance of Data Coupling and Control Coupling
With the barrage of dating shows coming at us from every streaming and TV angle, I couldn’t help but think about couples, which led me to think about how cool the concept of code “coupling” really is, especially in Avionics. [...]
Higher Standards Part 2: Avionics SQA
Higher Standards Part 2: The ABC's of Avionics SQA Practices Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part article series – Higher Standards: Best Avionics Software Quality Assurance Practices. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, we encourage you to do so whenever [...]
Higher Standards: Best Avionics Software Quality Assurance Practices (Part 1)
Higher Standards: Best Avionics Software Quality Assurance Practices (Part 1) In the age of internet dating and unprecedented restaurant closures, you might need to occasionally lower some standards to make the most of daily life. Generally, however, it’s always good [...]
