Constraints Based Airplane and Data Acquisition System Configuration

Abstract

Flight Test and Lab Test Data Systems require unique Measurement and Instrumentation configurations before data acquisition. Configuring each acquisition unit individually demands substantial manual effort. Automating this process through software escalates costs due to extensive support needed for diverse hardware and network architectures. To enhance this scenario, a framework has been developed. It uses SHACL constraints as input to dynamically generate forms, APIs, and database schemas in real-time. Leveraging RDF/SHACL—a W3C standard renowned for integrating data based on relationships—the framework dynamically setups for Data Acquisition systems and Aircraft configuration. RDF/SHACL serves as the backbone, facilitating flexibility in configuring various hardware and network architectures while notably reducing manual intervention. Instead of costly software solutions accommodating every hardware or network structure, this approach offers on-the-fly customization without exhaustive software support. By harnessing Semantic web (RDF/SHACL's) standardized data integration capabilities, this framework optimizes configuration for Flight Test and Lab Test Data Systems. It streamlines the process, minimizing manual effort and mitigating the need for extensive software development, ensuring agile and cost-effective setup customization for different acquisition units.