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About the influence of virtualization and open source technologies on V&V lifecycle

Authors:
Nicolas Belanger
Jean-Pierre Lebailly

Keywords: Model Based Testing; Open source; Avionic System Rig; Virtualization; EASI; Avionic Simulation

Abstract:
The present paper discusses the strategic evolution of avionics test systems at EUROCOPTER as requested by virtualization turn. Until now considered as a necessary evil in the global avionics product lifecycle, test systems are taking the path to be promoted as key productivity enablers. Industry competitiveness pushes avionics actors to revisit and strengthen their Verification & Validation capabilities. To support it, EUROCOPTER has launched dimensioning projects that are introduced in this article. EASI (Eurocopter Avionic System Ide) which will be the new Test System at EUROCOPTER is presented as a case study. The benefits of open source technology compared to old fashion proprietary test systems are discussed. On top of that virtualization turn is illustrated through the SDMU (System Digital Mock Up) tool developed among others to simulate interfaces between system components in order to fix equipment specifications as early as possible to reduce the lead time of integration tests on rigs and flight tests. Perspectives are then given in terms of Test and Simulation system near convergence.

Pages: 147 to 156

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2011. Used with permission.

Publication date: April 30, 2012

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-261x