Identify future trends in the OOT area. Identify areas where additional research is needed. The task should identify the safety and practical issues of implementing a project via DO-255, identify potential solutions for each issue, and identify data that can and cannot be used on multiple certification projects. A number of manufacturers of airborne systems are considering the use of Ethernet as a means to communicate on the aircraft. The FAA needs a better understanding of the potential safety issues related to Ethernet in order to provide consistent guidance to manufacturers and assure that safety is not compromised.
Ethernet is seen as being a potential databus for aviation applications.
This technology has promise due to its wide usage and acceptance by other industries. The task shall identify the certification and safety issues of Ethernet as an aviation databus and to propose methods and techniques for addressing those issues. Transfer of Aviation Data on the Internet Because of the convenience and timeliness, a number of aviation manufacturers desire to begin transferring their airborne software via the internet or e-mail. The purpose of this research effort is to identify the potential safety and certification issues of such a process and to propose solutions.