B3.2 - Flight Test Instrumentation System: Tailoring MBSE Methodologies for Prototype Aerial Systems Development
- Event
- ETTC 2024 - European Test and Telemetry Conference
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13
Nuremberg - Chapter
- Data Management Standards
- Author(s)
- C. Pérez Rus, S. Le Gal - Airbus Defence and Space, Sevilla (Spain)
- Pages
- 204 - 213
- DOI
- 10.5162/ETTC2024/B3.2
- ISBN
- 978-3-910600-02-7
- Price
- free
Abstract
This paper investigates the application of Model – Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to prototype aerial systems, with a specialized focus on the complex modelling requirements of Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) system. Unlike conventional embedded aircraft systems, FTI possesses unique characteristics and challenges. Traditional design and implementation approaches often struggle to accommodate the specialized nature of FTI, leading to misunderstandings and inefficiencies in system communication and integration. New Airbus programs are bringing the shift towards MBSE, evidencing the necessity of adapting these methodologies to address the particularities of FTI. This article emphasizes the need for tailored modelling techniques capable of capturing the nature of FTI systems. This study proposes a structured framework that enhances system-wide visibility, facilitates seamless integration with other aircraft systems, and enables more effective collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. This research goes through the challenges of customizing MBSE methodologies to suit the specific requirements of FTI, ultimately contributing to more efficient, sustainable (zero-paper) and reliable prototype aerial system development processes.