IMASAT Project

Definition and implementation of the integrated modular avionics (IMA) concept for light small air transport aircraft

Programme:

Clean Sky II

Period:

2007-2013

Area of innovation:

Validation systems for new architectures and efficient algorithms / Onboard systems

Project objectives

The aim of this research is to define and implement the concept of integrated modular avionics (IMA) for light small air transport (SAT) aircraft with between 6 and 19 passengers. The goal is for the European aeronautical industry to adopt fly-by-wire (FBW) systems to reduce the weight of avionics systems, reduce maintenance operations and improve safety by also enhancing the human-machine interface, and automatically helping to stabilise the aircraft.

The research for this project is focused on the design, manufacture, and qualification of a new computer node suitable for use in flight control in this air transport segment (SAT), by rethinking the architecture, design, software, production, and certification of a new concept in integrated modular avionics. AERTEC is leading the IMASAT project, in partnership with Clue Technologies, a specialist manufacturer of electronic systems for the aerospace industry.

AERTEC’s contribution

Within this project, AERTEC's activities were:

Drawings of the entire system and its components.
Electrical and control design and manufacturing.
Electrical and conditioning cabinets.
Specifications for the custom manufacture of power supply units for the PTB.
HMI software design document.
Interface control document.
Wiring diagram.
The system's specifications document.
Verification and validation plan.
Test procedures.
Development plans, configuration management, risk management and quality control.

Partners:

The project's file number is ITC-20151055 and it has been co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the "Smart Growth Operating Programme 2014-2020" and the Ministry of the Economy and Competitiveness through the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) under the ERDF INNTERCONECTA 2015 call.