Questions tagged [software]
Questions about the software used in aviation systems.
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First airplane with software?
What is the first airplane equipped with software system? Any type of avionics with the computer code, probably the compiled file.
I searched in Google, and it sounds like the F-8C Crusader jet ...
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Bi-directional Conversion Between CAN and ARINC825: Software or Hardware Necessities?
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I'm delving into a project that necessitates the conversion of ARINC825 bus input signals to CAN outputs, and vice versa, requiring CAN inputs to be converted back to ARINC825 outputs (my ...
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Program to make glider polars
I was using flow5 to make some speed polars for a glider with real dimensions, however I read about PGEN (polar generation software) that could simulate the thermal effect, but apparently it is an ...
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DO-178 qualified source code obfuscation
I want to to perform obfuscation on the software that will be delivered the customer as a library or executable to prevent or at least make it difficult to de-compile the product. However some levels ...
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Is there a way to see what aircraft are based out of an airport?
Is there a software solution to determining what aircraft spend the majority of their downtime at an airport?
Or perhaps aircraft with journeys that start and stop at a particular airport more than 60%...
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XFLR5 vs AVL vs DATCOM vs OpenVSP
I am working on a model airplane and am coputing some of the data using software.
I have already computed the general stuff using XFLR5 and AVL. My question is, is there any point for me to do the ...
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Are there certification requirements for software that is intended to be used in flight, but runs on uncertified hardware and is not safety-critical?
If I wrote a navigation app for pilots, designed it to run on non-built-in tablets, and included a disclaimer and warning not to rely on it (I would hire a lawyer for this part), would that be legal, ...
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United’s 787-9 upgrade [duplicate]
I read this article about United increasing their performance of the 787-9. More specifically increasing thrust and range, But it says this will be done over software. How do you make an engine burn ...
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What exactly does "efficiency" mean in XFLR5 wing analysis?
Can somebody please tell me what it is / how is it calculated?
I initially thought it might be something with the Cl/Cd but I have another design with close to the same Cl/Cd, but with more than ...
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What is the difference between Jeppesen NavData & Digital Terminal Charts?
https://ww2.jeppesen.com/update-cycle-and-effective-dates-schedule/
in the link provided above,
Jeppesen NavData has 28day cycle whereas
Digital Terminal Charts have 14day cycle
Can you provide the ...
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Are there any external reviews of airplanes' control system software?
Is an airplane's control software source code open (or to some extent) to external review?
I don't imagine it is open-sourced, but if it is completely a black box, how can we know that any accident is ...
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What CAD software is most commonly used for aircraft design?
What is most commonly used CAD software for aircraft design?
AutoCAD, CATIA..?
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What are the current challenges in software engineering for avionics? [closed]
I'm a software engineer working outside the aviation field, but I'm really passionate about avionics and I'd like to do my Master thesis in the area of software engineering for avionics.
Unfortunately,...
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What are some possible uses of a Data Scientist in an Aerospace Engineering team? [closed]
Apparently, data science can be applied to the Aero industry, but how is a question that I still can't find an answer, and which proves to be incredibly elusive online.
I don't mean the Business ...
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Do regulations require electronic checklists to be displayed on a cockpit screen or EFB?
As per regulation is it required to have the checklist (Normal and Emergency (drive by any alert)) as a part of the Cockpit Display System or EFB?
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