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Protecting Data-at-Rest with NSA CSfC Approved Encryption on a UAV

Protecting Data-at-Rest with NSA CSfC Approved Encryption on a UAV

When a large system integrator needed a SWaP optimized, rugged, network-attached storage system with NSA-approved encryption, a UAV contacted Curtiss-Wright for a trusted, proven solution.

05/23/2019
Utilizing Flexible FDR Architectures to Meet Upcoming Regulations

Utilizing Flexible FDR Architectures to Meet Upcoming Regulations

This white paper discusses the details of the requirements for an FDR, how they can be built and how Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft can be used to stream FDR data.

03/14/2019
Using Software Full Disk Encryption and Disk Partitioning to Protect and Isolate Network Attached Storage Functions

Using Software Full Disk Encryption and Disk Partitioning to Protect and Isolate Network Attached Storage Functions

Through disk partitioning and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data-at-rest (DAR) encryption, this paper proposes a solution that reduces the risk of data loss, corruption, and accessibility if intercepted.

02/26/2019
Rugged Recording and Mission Computing on a Tactical Fighter Aircraft

Rugged Recording and Mission Computing on a Tactical Fighter Aircraft

Tactical Air Support, Inc. needed a cockpit accessible rugged data recorder and a pre-integrated mission computer to upgrade its fleet of F-5AT Tiger II Military supersonic tactical fighters. Read about the solution Curtiss-Wright developed here.

02/05/2019
Bridging Legacy Fiber Channel and Modern Ethernet On-Board A Fighter Aircraft

Bridging Legacy Fiber Channel and Modern Ethernet On-Board A Fighter Aircraft

This case study discusses how a system architect upgraded a legacy platform with modern data storage and recording while retaining legacy FC sensors. Read about the solution Curtiss-Wright developed.

01/09/2019
A Matter of Trust: Reducing Program Risk with Dependable Solutions

A Matter of Trust: Reducing Program Risk with Dependable Solutions

Tactical advantage on the battlefield of the future will be based on trust and personnel will need a higher level of trust that all systems will work as needed in any situation.

10/23/2018
Why is it so Difficult to Design a Flight Recorder?

Why is it so Difficult to Design a Flight Recorder

This white paper details the requirements for an FDR, how they are built, and what options third parties have for streamlining their own FDR developments.

10/23/2018
SWaP-Optimized Data Storage, Recording, and Networking Reduces Helicopter Program Risk and Costs

SWaP-Optimized Data Storage, Recording, and Networking Reduces Helicopter Program Risk and Costs

A leading mission systems integrator sought a data recording and storage device that could capture up to 1 TB of data in a removable drive, easily integrated into their existing mission system, adding minimal weight.

10/01/2018
Mitigating Flight Data Recorder Modification Issues using Modular FDAUs

Mitigating Flight Data Recorder Modification Issues using Modular FDAUs

This white paper discusses different strategies for gathering data for flight data recorders and the implications these have on deployment time, system flexibility, and suitability for deployment across a fleet of diverse aircraft.

07/06/2018
History and Future of Flight Data Recorder Regulations

History and Future of Flight Data Recorder Regulations

This white paper looks at the history of Flight Data Recorders, their regulations, how these regulations are formulated, and what the future may bring.

06/20/2018
Using Aircraft Crash Protected Recorders in Missile Test Applications

Using Aircraft Crash Protected Recorders in Missile Test Applications

This white paper discusses how readily available flight data recording devices can be combined with rugged data acquisition and transmission systems for missile test applications.

05/30/2018
Replacing an Obsolete Custom Flight Data Recorder with an Off-the-Shelf Solution

Replacing an Obsolete Custom Flight Data Recorder with an Off-the-Shelf Solution

The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) solution for a fleet of aircraft needed to be replaced resulting in the grounding of the fleet. Read about the quick turnaround, off-the-shelf solution we developed here.

05/02/2018