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Towards a Cloud-Based Flight Management System

Published 2021-10-15 From Langley Research Center 5 authors
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Abstract

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This paper summarizes the results of an initial concept exploration into the Cloud Flight Management System, or Cloud FMS, idea. Cloud FMS is a concept in which part of the aircraft’s FMS is on the aircraft itself, while another part resides in a ground-based cloud environment. This paper is limited to understanding whether this idea can be practically implemented within the current constraints of air-ground network throughput, availability, reliability, and latency. Simulation and live flight tests were conducted to study this concept, and specific findings that further fine-tune the Cloud FMS concept are provided.

Authors

  • Todd Kilbourne Mosaic ATM (United States)
  • Frederick Wieland Mosaic ATM (United States)
  • Miroslav Lehky Mosaic ATM (United States)
  • Bryan Tranium SmartSky Networks LLC
  • Matthew Underwood Langley Research Center

Keywords

  • Flight Management System, Cloud Computing, Urban Air Mobility, Airlines, Simulation, Flight Testing

Citation: Todd Kilbourne, Frederick Wieland, Miroslav Lehky , et al. (2021). Towards a Cloud-Based Flight Management System. Langley Research Center. NASA NTRS ID 20210017531. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210017531 ↗