Posted by Courtney E. Howard
MONTREAL, 6 Dec. 2011. A new, free Webcast takes place on Dec. 15 at 11 am EST on DO-178C, the latest revision of the “Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification” FAA guidelines published by RTCA Inc.—which is scheduled for release by the end of Dec. The upcoming Webcast, brought to aerospace, defense, and avionics professionals by Avionics Intelligence and Presagis, will discuss: the main objectives and changes inherent in DO-178C, emerging software trends, impacts on the development of certifiable aircraft software, and solutions to these challenges. Register today for "DO-178C:The Evolution of Software Technology in Safety" at http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=40697&adid=ws.
Started in 1980, DO-178 is the document applied by the FAA as guidance to determine if software will perform reliably in an airborne system. In 1985 DO-178A was released and then DO-178B in 1992. Since then, DO-178B has come to be regarded as one of the most stringent and rigorous process guidelines governing the entire development lifecycle of embedded software in airborne equipment. In 1985 the onboard software lines of code (SLOC) in a commercial airliner was approximately 400 thousand.
Today, the latest commercial aircraft have about 4 million. Along with the growth in size and complexity of onboard software systems in the 19 years since the last published release of DO-178 there have been significant advancements in software development and verification processes and technologies.
One of the main objectives of DO-178C, which is scheduled for release in December of 2011, is to address emerging software trends and technologies, specifically: Software Tool Qualification Considerations, Formal Methods Supplement, Object-Oriented Supplement, and Model-Based Design and Verification Supplement.
This webinar will examine the impact these supplements will have on certifiable aircraft software development, the developers and the processes which are used.
Presagis provides commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions to the aerospace and defense markets and is the only developer to deliver a unified COTS software portfolio based on open standards, according to a spokesperson.
Presagis combines technology and services to help customers streamline workflow, reduce project risks, create detailed models and complex simulations, and develop DO-178B/C-certifiable applications.
The company services more than 1,000 active customers worldwide, including many of the world's most respected organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, BAE Systems, and CAE.
Register online: http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=40697&adid=ws
