Abstract: Systems and methods are for securing link aggregation are provided. According to an embodiment, a network device in a secure domain discovers device information associated with a peer network device in an untrusted domain that is connected through a first link directly connecting a first interface of the network device to a first interface of the peer network device, and authenticates the peer while allowing at least some network traffic to continue to be transmitted through the first interface. The network device establishes a secure session between the network device and the peer over the first link when the peer network device is successfully authenticated. The network device then allows the first link to operate as part of a single aggregated logical link, including a second link coupling a second interface of the network device to a second interface of the peer network device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for securing link aggregation are provided. According to an embodiment, a network device in a secure domain discovers device information associated with a peer network device in an untrusted domain that is connected through a first link directly connecting a first interface of the network device to a first interface of the peer network device, and authenticates the peer while allowing at least some network traffic to continue to be transmitted through the first interface. The network device establishes a secure session between the network device and the peer over the first link when the peer network device is successfully authenticated. The network device then allows the first link to operate as part of a single aggregated logical link, including a second link coupling a second interface of the network device to a second interface of the peer network device.

Abstract: In some embodiments a method includes receiving, at a first network device, a data unit to be sent to second network device via a tunnel, the data unit associated with an application. The method includes appending, to the data unit, an encapsulation header that includes a first portion configured such that the second network device is configured to forward the data unit based on the second portion of the encapsulation header that is configured to identify the application. The method includes sending, from the first network device to the second network device via a first portion of the tunnel, the data unit such that the second network device appends the encapsulation header to the data unit prior to forwarding the data unit via a second portion of the tunnel.

Abstract: A method of monitoring network traffic of a connected vehicle. The method includes receiving network traffic information from a vehicle gateway, the network traffic information including malicious and/or benign information. The method also includes storing the network traffic information on a data server and periodically updating the network traffic information stored on the data server.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for securing link aggregation are provided. According to an embodiment, a network device in a secure domain discovers device information associated with a peer network device in an untrusted domain that is connected through a first link directly connecting a first interface of the network device to a first interface of the peer network device, and authenticates the peer while allowing at least some network traffic to continue to be transmitted through the first interface. The network device establishes a secure session between the network device and the peer over the first link when the peer network device is successfully authenticated. The network device then allows the first link to operate as part of a single aggregated logical link, including a second link coupling a second interface of the network device to a second interface of the peer network device.

Abstract: A method of monitoring network traffic of a connected vehicle. The method includes receiving network traffic information from a vehicle gateway, the network traffic information including malicious and/or benign information. The method also includes storing the network traffic information on a data server and periodically updating the network traffic information stored on the data server.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for vehicle collision notification and avoidance. One system may include attaching at least one camera to a vehicle, receiving vehicle information and geographic information regarding the vehicle and at least one other vehicle. The system may also include predicting a next position of the vehicle and the other vehicle, and determine whether the vehicle will collide with the other vehicle based on a comparison of the next position of the vehicle and the next position of the other vehicle. The system may also include generating a graphical representation of the collision of the vehicle and the other vehicle and may transmit the graphic representation to a user device.

Abstract: A system for detecting aircraft trajectory anomalies during takeoff or landing is configured to: identify, from a clearance message directed to a first aircraft, an approved runway and an approved landing or takeoff procedure; select a runway-specific trained model appropriate for the approved procedure, the selected trained model having been trained with historical track data from other aircraft performing the approved procedure in connection with the approved runway, the selected trained model configured to provide an expected trajectory for an aircraft during performance of the approved procedure in connection with the approved runway; receive aircraft state information from the first aircraft during performance of the approved procedure; monitor and compare the received aircraft state information to the expected trajectory from the trained model; identify an anomaly and generate an alert when the trajectory of the first aircraft deviates from the expected trajectory by more than a predetermined threshold

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for vehicle collision notification and avoidance. One system may include attaching at least one camera to a vehicle, receiving vehicle information and geographic information regarding the vehicle and at least one other vehicle. The system may also include predicting a next position of the vehicle and the other vehicle, and determine whether the vehicle will collide with the other vehicle based on a comparison of the next position of the vehicle and the next position of the other vehicle. The system may also include generating a graphical representation of the collision of the vehicle and the other vehicle and may transmit the graphic representation to a user device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for classifying notice to airmen (NOTAM) alerts to a pilot of an aircraft. First, bundled NOTAMs are received during the flight planning process for the aircraft. A domain rules set for a filter engine on board the aircraft is created that prioritizes the bundled NOTAMs based on their criticality. The domain rules set is updated with weather data and day/night visibility analysis. The prioritized critical NOTAMs are stored on board in an electronic database and retrieved during the relevant phase of the flight path of the aircraft. The NOTAM messages are then displayed to the pilot on a graphical display device on board the aircraft.

Abstract: In some embodiments a method includes receiving, at a first network device, a data unit to be sent to second network device via a tunnel, the data unit associated with an application. The method includes appending, to the data unit, an encapsulation header that includes a first portion configured such that the second network device is configured to forward the data unit based on the second portion of the encapsulation header that is configured to identify the application. The method includes sending, from the first network device to the second network device via a first portion of the tunnel, the data unit such that the second network device appends the encapsulation header to the data unit prior to forwarding the data unit via a second portion of the tunnel.

Abstract: A method for validating an operational flight path of an aircraft has been developed. First, a flight path for the aircraft is created using navigation, terrain and obstacle data retrieved from off-line databases. Next, real-time terrain and obstacle update information is captured from flight data sensors on board the aircraft while in flight. Also, light direction and range (LIDAR) data from LIDAR sensors on board the aircraft is collected. A boundary profile is calculated for the flight path based upon the real-time terrain and obstacle update information in combination with the LIDAR data. The flight path is validated using the boundary profile. The results of the validation of the flight path is generated as a report for the aircraft crew.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for link aggregation and dynamic distribution of network traffic in a switching Clos network. In one embodiment of the present invention, a spine switch of a Clos network learns a first mapping of a Media Access Control (MAC) address of a client device to a first port of the spine switch and a second mapping of the MAC of the client device to a second port of the spine switch. The spine switch aggregates the first mapping and the second mapping as a link group for the MAC address of the client device in a MAC address table and distributes network traffic destined for the MAC address of the client device among members of the link group.

Abstract: A system and method for determining an optimum flight slot for an aircraft are provided. The method, for example, may include, but is not limited to, receiving flight plan input data from a client device, generating a flight plan based upon the flight plan input data, the flight plan including a plurality of fixes, determining a plurality of time slots based upon the flight plan input data, determining a traffic density for each fix along the flight plan for each of the plurality of slots, the traffic density based upon a number of aircraft within a bounding area containing each respective fix, determining the optimum flight time slot from the plurality of time slots based upon a weighted summation of the traffic density for each fix along the flight plan for each of the plurality of slots, and transmitting the optimum flight time slot to the client device.

Abstract: A system for data aggregation and distribution comprises a context builder that receives a data request from a consumer, and a producers locator that communicates with producers. A producers filter receives a list of producers and selects producers capable of providing data relevant to context information. A data requests formatter receives the context information, and sends the data request to the selected producers. A data responses validator validates data responses from producers, and a data responses processor processes validated data responses. A data predictor receives processed data responses and context information, and generates data prediction information. A data fusion module receives processed data responses, context information, data prediction information, and data history. The data fusion module combines processed data responses with data prediction information to generate a consolidated data response for the consumer.

Abstract: A method for providing air traffic control (ATC) message data onboard an aircraft is provided. The method identifies ATC commands associated with text-based messages, by at least one processor onboard the aircraft, wherein the ATC commands comprise instructions to follow one or more particular procedures associated with the ATC audio messages and the ATC direct text messages; identifies, by the at least one processor, graphical content associated with the ATC commands; and presents an ATC graphical rendering environment comprising at least the graphical content, via at least one aircraft onboard display communicatively coupled to the at least one processor.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining time and fuel efficient airport terminal area procedures for an aircraft. First, a series of departure clusters are generated for a departure airport based on standard instrument departure (SID) procedures. The time and fuel characteristics of the departure clusters are categorized by departure time. Next, a series of destination clusters is generated for a destination airport based on approach procedures and standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures. The time and fuel characteristics of the destination clusters are categorized by arrival time. The clusters are stored in an electronic database and during planning a flight plan of the aircraft. Once retrieved, terminal area procedures for the flight plan of the aircraft are selected based upon weighted values assigned to the time and fuel characteristics of the departure clusters for a departure airport and the destination clusters for a destination airport.

Abstract: A system and method for determining an optimum flight slot for an aircraft are provided. The method, for example, may include, but is not limited to, receiving flight plan input data from a client device, generating a flight plan based upon the flight plan input data, the flight plan including a plurality of fixes, determining a plurality of time slots based upon the flight plan input data, determining a traffic density for each fix along the flight plan for each of the plurality of slots, the traffic density based upon a number of aircraft within a bounding area containing each respective fix, determining the optimum flight time slot from the plurality of time slots based upon a weighted summation of the traffic density for each fix along the flight plan for each of the plurality of slots, and transmitting the optimum flight time slot to the client device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for classifying notice to airmen (NOTAM) alerts to a pilot of an aircraft. First, bundled NOTAMs are received during the flight planning process for the aircraft. A domain rules set for a filter engine on board the aircraft is created that prioritizes the bundled NOTAMs based on their criticality. The domain rules set is updated with weather data and day/night visibility analysis. The prioritized critical NOTAMs are stored on board in an electronic database and retrieved during the relevant phase of the flight path of the aircraft. The NOTAM messages are then displayed to the pilot on a graphical display device on board the aircraft.

Abstract: A method for validating an operational flight path of an aircraft has been developed. First, a flight path for the aircraft is created using navigation, terrain and obstacle data retrieved from off-line databases. Next, real-time terrain and obstacle update information is captured from flight data sensors on board the aircraft while in flight. Also, light direction and range (LIDAR) data from LIDAR sensors on board the aircraft is collected. A boundary profile is calculated for the flight path based upon the real-time terrain and obstacle update information in combination with the LIDAR data. The flight path is validated using the boundary profile. The results of the validation of the flight path is generated as a report for the aircraft crew.