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This paper introduces a model-based systems and embedded software engineering, workflow for the design of control systems. The interdisciplinary approach that is presented relies on an integrated set of tools that addresses the needs of various engineering groups, including system architecture, design, and validation. For each of these groups, a set of best practices has been established and targeted tools are proposed and integrated in a unique platform, thus allowing efficient communication between the various groups. In the initial stages of system design, including functional and architectural design, a SysML-based approach is proposed. This solution is the basis to develop systems that have to obey both functional and certification standards such as ARINC 653 (IMA) and ARP 4754A. Detailed system design typically requires modeling and simulation of each individual physical component of the system by various engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, etc.).

The design of integrated modular avionics (IMA) for next-generation aircraft is a significant challenge for the industry in terms of complexity, time-to-market, certification and design effort. Because of those constraints, traditional hand-coding may no longer be a cost-effective option, especially for DO-178C Design Assurance Level (DAL) A Safety-critical applications. While the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) HMI-modeling tools could be a more efficient option, its introduction in an existing environment may result in high risk and effort. This paper presents the approach for the evaluation of the SCADE Display tool for a primary flight display (PFD) application. In this evaluation, a subset of a previously developed PFD was re-modeled with SCADE Display. The creation of the model served as an evaluation of the usability and the flexibility of the tool. The integration of the generated code on an existing platform was evaluated.

Embraer began development of an ARINC 661-compliant cockpit display system with Esterel Technologies SCADE Solutions for ARINC 661 Applications. Over the past two years, Embraer has been able to build a fully-functional ARINC 661 demonstrator that includes all components necessary for CDS deployment under the ARINC 661 standard. The ARINC 661 demonstrator includes a fully-compliant ARINC 661 server based originally on Esterel Technologies SCADE 661 Server Creator using an automatic server generator. Embraer had successfully integrated a custom ARINC 661-4, widgets library, with Esterel Technologies widget library, designed with SCADE as the base. Embraer has also developed and integrated User Applications running on a IMA hardware system and communicating with the server using UDP over AFDX within a flight simulator system. This paper discuss the process followed by Embraer for development of the ARINC 661 demonstrator.