AERO4000 Next Generation Motion Controller
Industry: Aerospace & Defense Test Systems
Role: Lead UI Software Engineer
Company: Ideal Aerosmith
Period: 2005-2009
Architected, designed, developed, tested, refined, and fielded a complete User Interface for Ideal's AERO 4000 Next Generation Motion Controller using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. Led efforts moving from prototype beta to final production controller while working with the multidisciplinary motion controller team on hardware and software refinements.
Technical Outcomes
Complete .NET UI Architecture
Developed comprehensive user interface using C# OO programming with custom controls library, implementing client-server architecture via .NET Remoting
DSP Integration & Communication
Successfully interfaced with onboard DSPs through .NET Remoting server applications, enabling real-time motion control communication
Production Development & Refinement
Led development efforts from prototype beta to final production controller, including hardware/software integration and GPIB hardware interface modifications
Business Impact
Enhanced Aerospace Safety
Enabled accurate testing of critical flight components, contributing to aerospace safety standards and certification processes
Product Market Leadership
Established Ideal Aerosmith's AERO4000 as a leading precision motion control system in the aerospace test equipment market
Patent References
- US7702400B2contributor
System and method for controlling a motion simulator