A proposed Extensible SOQPSK modulation waveform brings the best of both OFDM modulation and single-carrier SOQPSK modulation to telemetry applications.

Avionics technicians make use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other high-performance test and measurement instruments to ensure that sensitive RF and microwave systems are working properly.

The tools used to acquire, store and transmit flight test data – flight test instrumentation (FTI), data acquisition networks and telemetry – are a vital part of the aerospace sector. These tools require a high level of maturity because they must be reliable and accurate.

Real-time monitoring during test flights demands FTI equipment that provides highly accurate, comprehensive data, which means that engineers adhere to specific design parameters.

New commercial and military aircraft production is preceded by extensive flight tests to prove the performance of the aircraft and its sub-systems.

Modern aircraft flight test instrumentation system design revolves around defining the most efficient method to collect aircraft data for both on board recording and real-time telemetry transmission.

Test and measurement equipment for the flightline is becoming smaller, lighter in weight, less power-hungry, and requires fewer maintenance personnel than ever before.

The company’s Aerospace Instrumentation group presented its system-level flight test instrumentation (FTI) to hundreds of delegates at this year’s show.