A Blue Print for the Future Electronic Warfare Suite Development

Authors

  • R. Pitchammal Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bangalore
  • S. Sarala Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.4263

Keywords:

Integrated modular avionics, line replaceable module, electronic warfare, unified EW suite

Abstract

Mastering increasing complexity of electronic warfare (EW) airborne equipment systems needs new architectural concepts mainly based on modular design, generic resources and reliable communication buses. Less is more architectural concept replaces separate EW line replaceable units with fewer centralized processing units. This approach leads to a robust architecture for the next generation EW suite development in a unified fashion and thereby promising significant weight reduction and maintenance savings. In general, this approach is represented by a blanket term called integrated modular avionics (IMA). IMA architecture based EW suite development concentrates with the main goals of IMA such as technology transparency, resource sharing, incremental qualification, reduced maintenance cost, and so on.

Defence Science Journal, 2013, 63(2), pp.192-197, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.4263

Author Biographies

R. Pitchammal, Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bangalore

Ms R. Pitchammal did her MSc (Comp. Sc.) From Madurai Kamaraj University, in 1990. Currently she is working as Scientist ‘F’ at Defense Avionics and Research Establishment (DARE), Banglore. She has made significant contributions in the development of mission computer, display processor, EW suite controller operational flight program software and the EW mission plan generators. Her main contributions are in the area of system design, development and system integration of electronic warfare systems. She has played important role in the integration of modern avionic systems in various fighter aircraft upgrade programs.

S. Sarala, Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bangalore

Ms S. Sarala completed his BE (Comp.Sc. Eng.) from Madras University, in 1997. Currently she is working as Scientist at DARE, Banglore. Areas of her technical interest include: Software engineering, and structured programming. Her main contributions are in the area of EW system design, software development for embedded systems, system integration and evaluation.

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Published

2013-03-23

How to Cite

Pitchammal, R., & Sarala, S. (2013). A Blue Print for the Future Electronic Warfare Suite Development. Defence Science Journal, 63(2), 192–197. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.63.4263

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 2: Avionics Systems

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Review Papers

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