Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute Update on Wireless Avionics

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute Update on Wireless Avionics Intra-Communications (WAIC) ICAO, ACP-WG-W, Montreal Marcella Ost January 22, 2010 ACP WG-W/3 IP-3

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute AVSI and WAIC § What is AVSI § Aerospace Vehicle System Institute - A cooperative of aerospace industries and government agencies. Members include Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Goodrich, Gulfstream, GE Aviation, Honeywell, NASA, United Technologies, US Do. D (observer). § Brings together industry, government and academia to focus on developing improved aerospace vehicles. § Creates an environment for collaboration on R&D; investigates emerging technologies; influences standards and policies to promote cost effective systems development and certification. § What is WAIC § An official project of AVSI § Radiocommunications between two or more points on a single aircraft. § May include integrated wireless components and/or installed components. § Part of a closed, exclusive network required for operation of the aircraft. § Do not provide air-to-ground or air-to-air communications. § Only safety related applications are being contemplated.

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute AVSI and WAIC § Potential WAIC Applications § Low Data Rate, Interior Applications: § Cabin Pressure § Engine Sensors § Smoke Detection Sensor Data (unoccupied and occupied areas) § Low Data Rate, Outside Applications: § Ice Detection § Landing Gear/Brake Temperature Sensors § Engine Sensors § High Data Rate, Interior Applications: § Flight Deck/Cabin Crew Video and Audio § Air Data Sensors § Engine Prognostic Sensors § High Data Rate, Outside Applications § Structural Sensor Data § Avionics Communications Bus § Active Vibration Control

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute Importance of WAIC to the Aviation Industry § Wireless connectivity can improve flight-safety and operational efficiency, while reducing manufacturing and operational costs. § Wireless link for redundancy § Reduce aging wiring and associated conditions § Weight Reduction Potential – environmental benefits § Increased Reliability § Fewer connector pins/failures, cracked insulation, & broken conductors § Mesh networks could provide redundancy § Improve Operational Efficiency § Ability to obtain more data from aircraft surfaces § Less wire maintenance to remediate chafing conditions § Simplify and reduce life-cycle cost of airplane wiring § Reduced weight should save fuel costs

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute ITU-R and ICAO Lead Groups WP 5 B is lead ITU-R Group WAIC Preliminary Draft New Report § Technical Characteristics and Operational Objectives § Working Document adopted as a Preliminary Draft New Report (Nov. 09) § Next step is to approve document as a “Draft New Report” (May 10), and then Report (Nov. 10) ICAO WG-F § Working closely, updating, receiving guidance and feedback. Regional Efforts § Engagement in regional regulatory forums in Europe (CEPT), Americas (CITEL), Asia (APT). Plans to present to Arab States and ATU in 2010. Slide 5

Aerospace Vehicle Systems Institute ICAO Role and ITU-R Regional Support § Depending on how ITU-R work progresses, and whether the option of a WRC 2015/16 Agenda Item is pursued, support from Regions and ICAO will be essential. § Important that world-wide allocation(s) be obtained § Spectrum usage must fall within ICAO Convention § Equipment certification must have same regulatory benefits as “avionics” and other aviation equipment Slide 5