What is BS EN 4660-001 - Modular and Open Avionics Architectures about?
BS EN 4660 is a European standard that discusses modular and open avionics architecture.
The purpose of BS EN 4660-001 is to establish uniform requirements for the architecture for Integrated Modular Avionic (IMA) systems as defined by the ASAAC Programme.
The IMA architecture can be built by using common components. These components are specified in separate standards. Ways of using these components are described in a set of guidelines. BS EN 4660-001 is the first part of a multi-part series that gives references to these standards and guidelines as well as a short introduction to IMA.
Who is BS EN 4660-001 - Modular and Open Avionics Architectures for?
BS EN 4660-001 on modular and open avionics architectures is useful for:
- Manufacturers of aircraft and spacecraft
- Integrated modular avionics system manufacturers
- Aeronautical engineers
- Astronautical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 4660-001 - Modular and Open Avionics Architectures?
An open system is an architecture whose specifications are public. Integrated modular avionics (IMA) are real-time computer network airborne systems that consist of several computing modules capable of supporting numerous applications of different criticality levels.
BS EN 4660-001 provides you with requirements and architecture standards I.e., software architecture, common functional module, communication/network and packaging.
BS EN 4660-001 provides the best industry guidelines on system management, fault management, system initialisation and shutdown, system configuration/reconfiguration, time management, security aspects and safety regarding integrated modular avionics (IMA) systems.
BS EN 4660-001 assists you in establishing well-defined interfaces and functionality, a network design that is technology transparent and that is open to a multi-vendor market.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 4660-001 guidelines, you can reduce lifecycle costs, improve mission performance, and improve operational performance.