Application migration from linux prototype to deployable ima platform using arinc 653 and open gl

Abstract

Linux offers a low cost, rapid-prototyping capability for integrated modular avionics (IMA) applications, but moving these prototypes to a deploy able ARINC 653 partitioned system presents many challenges to a developer. This paper discusses the steps needed to migrate an OpenGL-based graphic application from a Linux prototype to a working ARINC 653 IMA platform. It makes use of Wind River's VxWorks 653 operating systems utilizing Seaweed software's certifiable OpenGL product. An example will be discussed of this software running on VxWorks 653 using PowerPC hardware with a Radstone PMC graphics adapter.