SAE ARP6318 Aerospace Photonics Technology Readiness Advancement and Insertion via Verification and Validation of Active Photonic Device Reliability and Packaging Durability

Abstract

SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 6318 Aerospace Photonics Technology Readiness Advancement and Insertion via Verification and Validation of Active Photonic Device Reliability and Packaging Durability is an outgrowth of lessons learned by airborne platform defense acquisition professionals and defense civilian and contractor subject matter expert professionals interested in transitioning fiber optics and photonics to aerospace platforms. Technology readiness advancement and manufacturing readiness advancement is crucial to transitioning state-of-the-art photonic devices to aerospace platforms. Component reliability data and packaging durability data reduces programmatic risk and accelerates technology readiness advancement, which in turn helps enable technology transition. ARP6318 presents an approach for nominal photonic device verification and validation and packaged device environmental testing consistent with Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6)1.