Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) Subcommittee

Last Update: November 30, 2011

Chairman: Gary Hickey, Honeywell

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Goal: Develop flight deck display interface standard for primary display and related applications (e.g., FMS). Support new airplane development programs including Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 787. Ensure growth for CNS/ATM applications that provide advanced operational concepts that will increase aviation safety, capacity, and efficiency.

Scope: ARINC 661, Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems, is being expanded to meet OEM requirements for new airplanes. ARINC 661 defines a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to displays. It also defines GUI objects. ARINC 661 will enable flight crews to interact with the CDS using a cursor control device.

Benefit: Both Airbus and Boeing have embraced the ARINC 661 concept for their latest aircraft. Because ARINC 661 is media independent, broad use of ARINC 661 beyond air transport markets is anticipated. This project will provide airlines with a standardized avionics interface to the cockpit display system. By having a standardized interface, avionics development can be concurrent with display system development.

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Work Program:

The AEEC endorsed CDS work program is presently developing Supplement 5 to
ARINC 661.

New material will include:

• Widget Extensions
• Support for Touchscreen Interactivity
• Gradient Rectangle Widget
• gpPolyLine Widget
• Map Container Widget
• Widget Structue Meta-Definition
  

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Current Drafts:

Draft 1 of Supplement 5 to ARINC Specification 661: Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems

Next Meeting Announcement:

Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) Subcommittee (pdf, 253K)
February 21-23, 2012; in Melbourne, Florida
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Working Papers:

 

Last Meeting Report:

Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) Interfaces Subcommittee
June 7-9, 2011, in Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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