| Project scope |
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• Networks
Adapt optical network technology for aircraft platforms
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• Modules
Define a modular infrastructure for aircraft fibre optic networks
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• Components
Develop photonic component technology for aircraft environments
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• Dissemination
Disseminate project results to aircraft industry to ensure effective uptake
Networks
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A wide range of fibre optic network topologies and techniques has been
developed for terrestrial systems: these will be analysed, adapted and
optimised for representative aircraft platforms (large & small aircraft;
rotary & fixed wing). Extended network functional and environmental testing under aircraft operating conditions will be carried out to verify network performance including critical system safety testing that analyses reliability and failure modes. |
Modules
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DAPHNE will define a scalable, modular
infrastructure for aircraft photonic networks including node and
interconnect concepts. In general, standard avionic boxes and interfaces
were designed for electronic equipment, but are not optimised for
photonics; a new avionic box standard will be promoted.
A modular building block system suitable for aircraft environments will be developed. Standard practices for optical signal management from circuit board level to the external connector interface will be defined. |
Components
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A wide range of fibre optic network topologies and techniques has been
developed for terrestrial systems: these will be analysed, adapted and
optimised for representative aircraft platforms (large & small aircraft;
rotary & fixed wing). Extended network functional and environmental testing under aircraft operating conditions will be carried out to verify network performance including critical system safety testing that analyses reliability and failure modes. |
Dissemination
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A wide range of fibre optic network topologies and techniques has been
developed for terrestrial systems: these will be analysed, adapted and
optimised for representative aircraft platforms (large & small aircraft;
rotary & fixed wing). Extended network functional and environmental testing under aircraft operating conditions will be carried out to verify network performance including critical system safety testing that analyses reliability and failure modes. |
DAPHNE is supported by the European Commission under
