Objectif The aim of this project is the evaluation of the optical approach for data transmission onboard aircraft which in the future, due to their decentralized systems, will require high integrity, high speed and above all electromagnetically passive data transmission systems.The ODT program provided a broad field of information about the state of art of optronics. It appears that the selection of an optimum architecture is very difficult for a general hypothetical system. The design guidelines established during ODT program could be efficiently applied once a system was precisely defined. This program has identified open problems which are mainly due to the weak experience of optic in avionics. The results about the feasibility of optical systems allow optimism about the maturity of the optical technology. Good experience was gained with the practical aspects of fibre optics concerning handling with, and installation in, aircraft. The flight test demonstration showed good functioning (error free) of optical data transmission in aircraft environment. A lot of useful experience was gained during the whole project, in working together with the team of European partners. The number of data required by the on board systems increases rapidly (doubles every 3 to 4 years), the network complexity grows, at the same time stronger real time requirements take place. Therefore high data transmission speed and shorter access time will be inevitable. The answer to this challenge is the introduction of optical data transmission networks in the next generation of aircraft. Wide bandwidth, very high immunity against electromagnetic interference (EMI), perfect disconnection of electrical potential and low weight are outstanding properties of optical fibre.After determination of the characteristics of existing and envisaged sensors, processors and terminals, data rate requirements, system topologies and protocols will be derived. Furthermore available hardware will be assessed, needs for improvement identified and standardization at the European level will be initiated with the aim of more efficient component development and enhanced competitiveness of European suppliers. On this basis implementation guidelines for optical data bus systems will be issued and test methods for components and systems for production as well as for operational systems will be specified. Laboratory and flight test with ODT demonstration systems will be carried out in order to verify the concepts and identify areas for further development. Finally specifications will be written as the prerequisite for the development of a fully operational ODT system. Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicselectromagnetismengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraftnatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicstopologyengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsfibre optics Programme(s) FP2-AERO 0C - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of industrial manufacturing technologies and advanced materials applications (BRITE/EURAM) - Specific activities relating to aeronautics -, 1989-1992 Thème(s) Data not available Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinateur Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH (MBB) Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Haidgraben 81611 München Allemagne Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (12) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire Alenia Aerospazio - Un'Azienda Finmeccanica SpA Italie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Viale dell'Aeronautica 80038 Pomigliano d'Arco - Napoli Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Aérospatiale Société Nationale Industrielle SA France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse 37 boulevard de Montmorency 75781 Paris Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée British Aerospace Plc Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Warwick House GU14 6YU Farnborough Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée DASSAULT AVIATION SA France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees - Marcel Dassault 9 PARIS Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Farran Technology Ltd. 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