By Jeff Zacuto
Senior Director, Commercial Marketing
Shift5
Modern aircraft generate vast amounts of data that often go uncollected and unused, leaving valuable insights untapped. This lack of comprehensive data capture means operators and maintainers are missing out on critical information that could enhance safety, improve fleet availability, and reduce downtime. Shift5 addresses this issue head-on by providing an innovative solution that captures, monitors, and analyzes high-volume data streams in real-time, directly from the edge.
Today, Shift5 announced Shift5 Manifold 10, a game-changer for operators and maintainers by giving them unprecedented access to and analysis of operational technology (OT) data created onboard fleet aircraft. Designed to capture, monitor, and analyze data from up to 100 serial channels onboard modern aircraft, Manifold 10 sets a new bar for understanding the operational conditions and cyber resilience of fleet assets. This innovation promises to deliver real-time insights directly from the edge, empowering operators and maintainers like never before.
Transforming Aircraft Operations with Real-Time Data
Manifold 10 helps operators and maintainers gain a complete understanding of what happens onboard their aircraft fleet, by capturing, retaining, and analyzing every bit of data across all buses and protocols. And with 32GB of SDRAM and 8TB of onboard storage, Manifold 10 can easily process and store thousands of hours of high-volume data streams in real-time, ensuring that no data is left behind.
Key Features of Manifold 10
- Edge Computing Power: Manifold 10 processes data directly onboard, at the edge, reducing decision latency and dependence on ground-based systems. This ensures operators have the critical information they need, right when they need it.
- Comprehensive Data Collection: Manifold 10 supports up to 100 serial channels and various protocols including ARINC 429, ARINC 717, ARINC 664, Ethernet, CAN, RS-232, RS-422, ASCB, UARB, RS-485, and MIL-STD 1553, offering unparalleled data collection capabilities.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous onboard data monitoring helps detect anomalies immediately, enabling faster responses to maintenance and cybersecurity alerts like GPS spoofing or jamming.
- Certified and Compatible: Operating efficiently within specified power consumption parameters and certified under RTCA/DO-160G standards, Manifold 10 is reliable and high-performing. It’s packaged in an ARINC 600 2 MCU form factor, making it compatible with standard aviation systems.
Expanding Access to Aviation
Manifold 10 is now available for U.S. defense sector aircraft. Shift5 is in active pursuit of filing requests for FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to make Manifold 10 available for Bombardier and Boeing aircraft, collectively representing thousands of in-service aircraft globally.
Enhancing the Shift5 Platform
Manifold 10 is positioned alongside Manifold 4, which today serves various industries including defense, commercial rail, and maritime. The Shift5 Platform uses data from these devices to support multiple modules:
- Cybersecurity Module: Identifies and alerts on anomalous activities and known threats in real-time.
- Compliance Module: Automates data processing, management, and storage to meet regulatory standards, such as FAA Advisory Circular 119-1A’s Aircraft Network Security Program (ANSP) requirements.
- Predictive Maintenance Module: Provides insights for effective maintenance scheduling to prevent critical failures.
- GPS Integrity Module: Detects and alerts for GPS spoofing attempts, ensuring reliable navigation.
Join Us at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
Discover how Shift5 Manifold 10 can transform your aircraft operations. Visit us at booth 2023 in the SIDO Made in the USA Partnership Pavilion in Hall 2 at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in Farnborough, UK to learn more about Manifold 10 and how the Shift5 Platform can enhance your fleet’s safety, availability, and efficiency.
For additional information, visit shift5.io/manifold.