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NASA #39;s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft has recently received major upgrades to its observatory and avionics systems that will significantly improve the systems #39; efficiency and operability. The new SOFIA hardware and software upgrades fully integrate the telescope with the observatory #39;s command and control system. Enhanced pointing and tracking capabilities have been integrated based on experience from last year #39;s flights. The highly modified Boeing 747SP aircraft has begun checkout flights in preparation for conducting astronomical observations and commissioning of its first-generation instruments in early 2013. Also during this downtime a new avionics system was designed and installed by ASB Avionics, LLC of Mojave, Calif. The new flight management system and modern electronic flight displays replaced the outdated navigation and flight deck instrument systems originally installed on the aircraft. The avionics upgrade allows the SOFIA aircraft to be in compliance with current airspace regulations throughout the world and provides a solid platform for meeting future regulations.From:Kowch737Views:0 0ratingsTime:01:04More inScience Technology

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