Testing Tablets Used in the Cockpit of an Aircraft
Testing Tablets Used in the Cockpit of an Aircraft

Summary/Abstract: The development of aviation technology has led to the widespread introduction of tablet devices into the cockpit in the form of electronic flight bags (EFBs). Despite their benefits, the integration of portable electronic devices into the aircraft command environment poses a number of challenges for aviation safety. This article presents results from testing two tablets under simulated rapid decompression conditions in the off and on states of the devices and measuring electromagnetic interference during the decompression test. The results show that in both test modes the integrity of the devices is fully preserved and the applications work without errors after the sudden loss of pressure. The analysis of the electromagnetic measurements does not register a significant difference in emissions when the devices are off versus on, with all values remaining below the permissible thresholds set by international standards

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