Aeronautics

Working with the leading Aeronautical programs and GMV

GMV is collaborating with Airbus DS on the development of onboard software for the Eurofighter, A400M,  A330-MRTT and A330-FSTA tankers and Tornado programs.

It also developed onboard software in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters for the Tiger HAD and NH-90 helicopters.

GMV developed:

• The flight control computer (FCC) for the RPAS ATLANTE, critical equipment for the RPAS, responsible for aircraft navigation, guidance, and control.
• The navigation system (NAVSYS) for SIRTAP, critical equipment responsible for navigation

GMV has extensive experience in the development and certification of critical software in accordance with DO-178 up to level DAL-A, having certified proprietary software directly with the EASA.

Development of Onboard Equipment

GMV develops onboard equipment that meets the demanding standards for aeronautical systems DO-254, DO-160 and MIL-STD.

GMV is developing NERVA, a GNSS and inertial navigation system with augmentation and anti‑jamming capabilities. It calculates the navigation data needed for control and navigation of the SIRTAP tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS), even in GNSS‑denied environments. 

Also for SIRTAP, GMV is responsible for developing the FLC, which is a front camera that combines imaging from the visible spectrum and infrared spectrum to create an enhanced vision system. This increases operational safety during takeoffs and landings in low visibility conditions, such as those produced by fog, smoke, or dust. 

As part of the SATNUS consortium, GMV is developing a demonstrator of manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) technology to be installed on unmanned aerial vehicles known as remote carriers. This technology makes it possible to carry out missions based on collaboration between manned and unmanned aircraft. One of the key elements of this demonstrator is the avionics computer known as the Next Generation Autonomy Computer (NGAC). This is a flexible platform that can provide and adapt the computing resources needed for future missions in the context of the Future Combat Air System / Next Generation Weapon System (FCAS/NGWS). This development is taking place in two phases, with a prototype first produced to cover the most immediate flights, and then a second final phase for the future. 

GMV has also developed the communications unit for the Dauphin fishery surveillance helicopters.

For  ATLANTE GMV develops the flight control computer FCC  and the ATOL (automatic take-off and landing) station, that enables increased precision and automatic take-off and landing.

For the A400M GMV supplies the Crane Control Unit with the loading system, which includes the electronic power modules that control the BLDC motors.

Advanced navigation systems

GMV develops navigation systems and electronic equipment for RPAS such as MALE and HALE, both for the aircraft and for the ground station.

GMV is developing the navigation system for the SIRTAP high-performance remotely piloted aircraft system.

GMV offers advanced navigation systems that are able to detect spoofing and provide resilience against jamming. 

GMV develops the software suites CSD-SIERRA and SIERRA-TOOLS to collect, store, disseminate and mine  RPAS data pursuant to NATO’s STANAG 4559. CSD-SIERRA is being used by several Ministries of Defense and NATO intelligence networks.

GMV develops the  IRIS system for mini and micro RPAS integration with command and control and intelligence systems.

GMV has developed Dronelocus® to implement U-Space spaces, especially the emergency management service.

GMV's Safe Autonomous Flight Termination (SAFETERM) project seeks to improve current flight termination and emergency recovery systems on medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft (MALE RPAS).

SAFETERM employs advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve safety in emergency situations, particularly in cases of loss of the command and control (C2) link. Unlike current systems, which rely on preprogrammed procedures and planned flight termination areas (FTAs), SAFETERM calculates alternative termination areas in real time, minimizing risk to third parties.

The system's development follows SAE WG-114 and EASA guidelines, focusing on assurability of learning, explainability, and safety risk mitigation. Testing, which combines synthetic and real-world data, has demonstrated the algorithm's ability to accurately identify safe areas, helping to establish the first guidelines toward standardization for the certifiability of AI-based systems in aviation.

GMV’s Proven Experience

GMV has extensive experience in the development of mission systems for aircraft. GMV has taken part in the development of the AMPS Mission Planning System for Tiger HAD Helicopters for the Army, and developed the software for the mission system in the Dauphin helicopters for fishery surveillance.

GMV is leading development of the Ground Flight Control Computer (GFCC) for the Eurodrone, as part of a program led by Airbus Defence and Space. The Eurodrone is Europe’s future medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft system. This project is further solidifying GMV’s position as a leading supplier of critical components for unmanned aerial systems.

GMV has collaborated with Airbus DS on the development of the FITS mission system for C295 maritime surveillance aircraft.

GMV has also developed the national cooperation management tool for the EATC – European Air Transport Command – for transportation services and in-flight refueling.

World leader

GMV is an expert in integrated modular avionics (IMA), ARINC-653 software architectures, avionics data buses (ARINC-429, AFDX, 1553, etc.). Through our R&D activity in this field, we have developed a family of IMA/ARINC-653 tools that include a simulation environment and tools to facilitate the development of software in ARINC-653 systems.

GMV has developed XKY, a real-time operating system that fulfills the IMA specifications and is in the process of qualifying for the DAL-A level.

GMV is also participating in the European Defence Fund (EDF) NG‑MIMA project, which is focused on identifying the needs of the new generation of integrated modular avionics (IMA), such as standardized architectural principles and key technologies for multi‑domain operating environments. GMV is contributing to the project’s studies related to safety-critical and mission-critical technologies

Development of XKY

GMV is the world leader in advanced navigation solutions, including high-precision and integrity applications.

GMV's solutions include:

• High-performance multi-sensor navigation systems (SIRTAP-NAVSYS and ATLANTE).
• Automatic take-off and landing (ATOL) systems.
• Auxiliary system for the SIRTAP navigation system that provides augmentation capabilities from the ground station, for position, velocity, and time (PVT) calculations during takeoffs and landings (SIRTAP-ASUR: Augmentation System for UAS Based on R‑GNSS).
• Multi-constellation GNSS receivers with Galileo PRS capabilities.
• GNSS interference detection systems for airports (srx-10i).
• GNSS service prediction services (MagicGEMINI).
• Solutions for APV SBAS flight trials.
• Systems for PBN procedure validation (MagicIFP).
• Radio navigation aid system calibration (Emil).

Development of State-of-the-Art Systems

GMV has extensive experience in the development of aeronautical simulators including:

• Flight simulators. GMV has participated in the development of the simulators for the C-101, C-130, Eurofighter ASTA, and CN-235.
• Trainers. GMV has participated in the development of PTTs for F18MLU, A330-MRTT, and A330-FSTA.
• Control Tower simulators for NAV Portugal.
• Engineering Simulators. GMV develops simulation models&nbspfor the A400M following the Airbus AP2633 standard;.
• Operational research simulators used for the evaluation of mission and weapons systems in different scenarios.