Abstract: A real-time artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (AI/ML) system for an aircraft can include an AI/ML module configured to receive one or more inputs and to calculate an AI/ML control output. The AI/ML module can include a non-deterministic model for processing the inputs and outputting the AI/ML control output. The system can include a deterministic module configured to receive one or more inputs and the AI/ML control output from the AI/ML module. The deterministic module can include a deterministic model for processing the inputs and/or AI/ML control output to calculate a deterministic condition. The deterministic module can be configured to check the AI/ML control output against the deterministic condition to determine whether to output the AI/ML control output.

Abstract: A real-time artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (AI/ML) system for an aircraft can include an AI/ML module configured to receive one or more inputs and to calculate an AI/ML control output. The AI/ML module can include a non-deterministic model for processing the inputs and outputting the AI/ML control output. The system can include a deterministic module configured to receive one or more inputs and the AI/ML control output from the AI/ML module. The deterministic module can include a deterministic model for processing the inputs and/or AI/ML control output to calculate a deterministic condition. The deterministic module can be configured to check the AI/ML control output against the deterministic condition to determine whether to output the AI/ML control output.

Abstract: A system for filtering and presenting notifications received by an aircraft includes a processor, a display device, a communication device, and computer-readable memory. The computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform the following steps. The system receives one or more broadcast notifications. The notifications are, for example, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The system filters the one or more broadcasted notifications based upon applicability to a present flight plan to generate applicable notifications. The system filters the applicable notifications based upon one or more filtering criteria to assign a criticality to each of the applicable notifications. The system display, via the display device, the applicable notifications based upon the criticality of each of the applicable notifications. The system outputs alternate flight plans due to restrictions on the present flight plan.

Abstract: A system for generating and displaying one or more range rings on an aircraft includes a processor, a display device, a communication device, and computer-readable memory. The display device contains a user interface. In operation, the system receives a user configuration input via the user interface of the display device. The system receives aircraft data from a connected aircraft avionics system via the communication device. The system calculates one or more ranges of the aircraft based upon the user configuration input and/or the aircraft data. The system generates one or more range rings based upon the one or more ranges of the aircraft, wherein the one or more range rings are visual depictions of the one or more ranges of the aircraft. The system displays the one or more range rings on the display device.

Abstract: A system comprises an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts. A plurality of valves are disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space. A plurality of sensors are disposed in the interior space configured to sense a passenger condition.

Abstract: A system comprises an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts. A plurality of valves are disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space. A plurality of sensors are disposed in the interior space configured to sense a passenger condition.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a method for power distribution and load management in an aircraft can include budgeting a designated current for one or more loads in one or more respective power districts in a power distribution system based on a nominal load draw for each of the one or more loads, determining a system condition of the power distribution system, prioritizing each of the one or more loads based on the system condition, and distributing power from each of the one or more power districts to the respective one or more loads in order of priority until a total budgeted designated current for the respective power district has been exhausted, and leaving any remaining loads in the one or more power districts unpowered.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin partition system may include at least a first partition with a partition cut-out and a first flange with a first flange cut-out. The aircraft cabin partition system may include a first coupling assembly configured to be inserted within the first flange cut-out, configured to be inserted within an opening of a seat rail within a floor of an aircraft cabin, and configured to couple the at least the first partition to the seat rail when engaged. The aircraft cabin partition system may include at least a second partition with a second flange with a second flange cut-out. The aircraft cabin partition system may include a second coupling assembly configured to be inserted within the partition cut-out, configured to be inserted within the second flange cut-out, and configured to couple the at least the second partition to the at least the first partition when engaged.

Abstract: An indicator for a hybrid electric powerplant for an aircraft can be configured to indicate at least an amount or percentage of a total power and/or total torque, and an amount or percentage of an electric motor power and/or electric motor torque. For example, the indicator can be a graphical user interface (GUI) of an aircraft cockpit display.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a method for power distribution and load management in an aircraft can include budgeting a designated current for one or more loads in one or more respective power districts in a power distribution system based on a nominal load draw for each of the one or more loads, determining a system condition of the power distribution system, prioritizing each of the one or more loads based on the system condition, and distributing power from each of the one or more power districts to the respective one or more loads in order of priority until a total budgeted designated current for the respective power district has been exhausted, and leaving any remaining loads in the one or more power districts unpowered.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual voltage power generation are provided. Aspects include a generator having an input connected to an engine to receive rotational energy proportional to a rotation speed of a fan and having an output through which electrical energy is output, a rectifier circuit having an input coupled to the output of the generator and a rectifier output that outputs rectified power, a bypass switch connected to the output of rectifier and operates in a plurality of states including a normal operation state where the rectified power is provided a power converter and a bypass state where the rectified power is provided directly to a load, and a controller configured to determine an occurrence of an event associated with the engine, and operate the bypass switch in the bypass state based on the occurrence of the event associated with the engine.

Abstract: A system for collecting a biological sample from a passenger cabin includes a collector for collecting particulate samples positioned within at least one of an outlet flow path or a recirculation flow path. The system includes at least one of an outflow valve positioned in the outlet flow path downstream from the collector or a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter positioned in the recirculation flow path downstream from the collector. A method for collecting particulates from cabin air includes capturing particulates in at least one of an outlet flow path or a recirculation flow path with a collector for a period of time, removing the collector from at least one of the outlet flow path or the recirculation flow path for testing, and inserting a clean collector into at least one of the outlet flow path or the recirculation flow path for use during another period of time.

Abstract: A system comprises an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts. A plurality of valves are disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space. A plurality of sensors are disposed in the interior space configured to sense a passenger condition.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin partition system may include at least a first partition with a partition cut-out and a first flange with a first flange cut-out. The aircraft cabin partition system may include a first coupling assembly configured to be inserted within the first flange cut-out, configured to be inserted within an opening of a seat rail within a floor of an aircraft cabin, and configured to couple the at least the first partition to the seat rail when engaged. The aircraft cabin partition system may include at least a second partition with a second flange with a second flange cut-out. The aircraft cabin partition system may include a second coupling assembly configured to be inserted within the partition cut-out, configured to be inserted within the second flange cut-out, and configured to couple the at least the second partition to the at least the first partition when engaged.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual voltage power generation are provided. Aspects include a generator having an input connected to an engine to receive rotational energy proportional to a rotation speed of a fan and having an output through which electrical energy is output, a rectifier circuit having an input coupled to the output of the generator and a rectifier output that outputs rectified power, a bypass switch connected to the output of rectifier and operates in a plurality of states including a normal operation state where the rectified power is provided a power converter and a bypass state where the rectified power is provided directly to a load, and a controller configured to determine an occurrence of an event associated with the engine, and operate the bypass switch in the bypass state based on the occurrence of the event associated with the engine.

Abstract: A method of preserving power quality on a power grid is provided. The method is implemented by a voltage overflow device that is electrically coupled to the power grid through electrical contacts. A voltage monitoring circuit of the voltage overflow device monitors a voltage via the electrical contacts on the power grid with respect to a predetermined voltage. The voltage monitoring circuit determines whether the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage. A switch of the voltage overflow device shunt an excess voltage over the predetermined voltage to a resistive load when the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage to preserve the power quality on the power grid.

Abstract: An indicator for a hybrid electric powerplant for an aircraft can be configured to indicate at least an amount or percentage of a total power and/or total torque, and an amount or percentage of an electric motor power and/or electric motor torque. For example, the indicator can be a graphical user interface (GUI) of an aircraft cockpit display.

Abstract: A method of preserving power quality on a power grid is provided. The method is implemented by a voltage overflow device that is electrically coupled to the power grid through electrical contacts. A voltage monitoring circuit of the voltage overflow device monitors a voltage via the electrical contacts on the power grid with respect to a predetermined voltage. The voltage monitoring circuit determines whether the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage. A switch of the voltage overflow device shunt an excess voltage over the predetermined voltage to a resistive load when the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage to preserve the power quality on the power grid.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for a mobile platform, and a method for making such, includes a forming a substrate having a first panel connected to a second panel. The first panel resides in a first plane that differs from a second plan in which the second panel resides. One or more bus bars are arranged on the first panel, with one or more power electronic devices arranged on the first panel and connected to the one or more bus bars. One or more connectors are arranged on the second panel and electrically connected to the one or more bus bars. Finally, one or more thermal relief devices are arranged in contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing data of a remote system includes receiving, at a processor on the remote system, fundamental data from a monitored subsystem of the remote system and/or at least one associated subsystem of the remote system as specified by a diagnostic protocol for the monitored subsystem and wirelessly transmitting the fundamental data to a remote support center that is separate from the remote system. The remote system applies additional, non-certified, logic to determine if augmented diagnostic data is desired. The method also includes wirelessly receiving a signal from the remote support center including at least one of a request for augmented data or a diagnostic protocol change command. The method also includes receiving the augmented data from the monitored subsystem and/or the at least one associated subsystem and/or at least one other subsystem of the remote system, and transmitting the augmented data to the remote support center.