Near Earth Autonomy Details 'Mixed-Criticality' Approach For Certifying Autonomous Flight Systems

Near Earth Autonomy is pioneering a new strategy to simplify the complex process of certifying autonomous flight systems with the FAA. The company is adopting a "mixed-criticality" approach, which involves running safety-critical flight controls and less-critical mission management functions on the same processor. This method allows for the highest level of scrutiny on essential flight software while applying less stringent standards to other tasks. By isolating the critical components, Near Earth aims to streamline validation and reduce the significant time and cost barriers associated with certifying highly complex autonomous technology. This could accelerate the development and deployment of future uncrewed cargo and passenger aircraft.

Official Source: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/near-earth-takes-mixed-criticality-approach-certifying-autonomy

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