Fiber Optic Considerations for Insertion into Legacy Avionics Platforms

Modern avionics have created requirements for the insertion of fiber-optic technologies. Applications, such as fly by light, net-centric warfare, high fidelity sensing and in-flight entertainment find utility in the increased bandwidth of fiber optic networks. In addition, in applications involving...

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Main Authors: Anumolu, P., Pirich, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace electronics
Bandwidth
Cost function
Electromagnetic interference
Jamming
Maintenance
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber networks
Optical fibers
Throughput
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Summary:Modern avionics have created requirements for the insertion of fiber-optic technologies. Applications, such as fly by light, net-centric warfare, high fidelity sensing and in-flight entertainment find utility in the increased bandwidth of fiber optic networks. In addition, in applications involving standoff jamming (SOJ) and radar sensing, there is a need for electromagnetic interference (EMI) immune systems. In still other systems, there is a drive to decreasing weight, where fiber optics can be a solution. When considering the replacement of electronics with fiber optics in legacy avionics systems, it is sometimes unclear whether fiber-optic technologies will lead to an overall benefit. At times, fiber optics are inserted without a rigorous analysis of the benefits. In this paper, we define some considerations for fiber optics insertion and derive a rubric to serve as a guideline for insertion.
DOI:10.1109/AVFOP.2007.4365730