Title :
The Development of Operational Requirements for Civil Avionic Systems
Author :
Little, David S.
Author_Institution :
American Airlines, Inc., New York, N. Y.
Abstract :
This paper reviews some of the earlier developments of civil avionic equipment design specifications, and describes how the U.S. Flag Air Carriers now arrive at procurement specifications, and how they determine their current operational needs. The responsibilities and activities of ATA, ARINC, AEEC, and RTCA are described and related to the development and coordination of such specifications.
Keywords :
Aerospace electronics; Air traffic control; Aircraft navigation; Airports; Electronics industry; Industrial electronics; Instruments; Iron; Procurement; Traffic control;
Journal_Title :
Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TANE3.1958.4201613
