Course Number: 918
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MIL-1553 Training | MIL-STD-1553 Training by Tonex

MIL-1553 Training | MIL-STD-1553 Training

MIL-1553 training course by Tonex covers key MIL-STD-1553 (Including changes in MIL-STD-1553C) principles, features, protocol architecture, functional characteristics, technical components, design, operations, products, testing, cyber security and trends.  Learn about MIL-STD-1553 including MIL-1553C, the high reliable and high available communications standard used by NASA, DoD including Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine.

MIL-STD-1553 is a military standard developed in the USA.

Originally it was used mainly in the U.S. Air Force, but today it is used by the DoD in all military sectors. It is also used in astronautics and in civil aeronautics.

MIL-STD-1553’s popularity stems from its reputation as a fast, error-free, and stable data transmission bus system. NASA, for example, has put its trust into the high level of stability of the bus and uses it in satellites and space stations. The bus is also used in civil applications such as subways where reliability is crucial.

The MIL-STD-1553 is a differential serial bus with some similarities to CAN.  Also, it is a dual redundant data bus.  Each node is connected to each of the redundant buses. It’s usability has remained high because if one data bus should fail, communications can still continue.

MIL-1553 Training Course by Tonex

MIL-STD-1553C document was released by the USAF in February 2018 as a cleaned-up version to the 1978 1553B standard. MIL-STD-1553C adds a single addition reference of MIL-STD-464. Besides this reference for system EMC specifications, 1553C = 1553B, and 1553B (or just 1553) will be used as the most common designation.

MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1553, or AS15531 is a military standard, Digital Time Division Command/Response Multiplex Data Bus, published by DoD that defines the mechanical, electrical and functional characteristics of a serial data bus. It features a dual redundant balanced line physical layer, a (differential) network interface, time division multiplexing, half-duplex command/response protocol and up to 31 remote terminals (devices). MIL-STD-1773 is a version of MIL-STD-1553 using optical cabling.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees are able to:

  • Understand MIL-STD-1553 protocol, architecture and functional characteristics
  • Explain the architecture o MIL-1553
  • Sketch the logical and physical architecture of MIL-1553
  • Describe MIL-STD-1553 mechanical, electrical and functional characteristics
  • Explain technical components, design, operations and, testing aspects of MIL-1553
  • Describe the key cyber security concepts in MIL-STD-1553
  • List the requirements and capabilities of MIL-STD-1553 security
  • Explore vulnerabilities and weaknesses of MIL-STD-1553 applied to aircraft and weapons

Audience

Managers, hardware and software engineers, applications developers, integrators, testers, analysts, cybersecurity professionals and anyone else involved in designing, developing, managing, testing or integrating MIL-STD-1553 applications and systems.

Course Outline:

Executive Overview of MIL-STD-1553

  • Introduction to MIL-1553
  • MIL-1553 Data bus Overview
  • MIL-1553 Platforms
  • MIL-1553 Protocol
  • Connecting the Bus
  • MIL-1553 System, Software and Firmware Design
  • MIL-1553 Cybersecurity Testing and Evaluation (T&E) Procedures

MIL-STD-1553 General Requirements

  • MIL-STD-1553 Standards updated by SAE.org
  • MIL-STD-1553 Data bus Overview
  • Multiplexing in MIL-STD-1553
  • MIL-STD-1553 Components
  • Terminal Operation
  • Data Bus Controller (BC)
  • Remote Terminal (RT)
  • Data Bus Monitor (BM)

MIL-STD-1553 Platforms

  • Hardware, Software and Firmware Characteristics
  • Data Bus Cable
  • Data Bus Coupling
  • Terminal I/O Characteristics
  • Redundant Data Bus Requirements

MIL-STD-1553 Protocols

  • Command word, mode codes, mode command formats, data word, status word,
  • Messages
  • Message Formats
  • Command Word
  • Data Word
  • Mode Codes
  • Status Word
  • Errors
  • Connecting the Bus
  • Terminal Electrical Characteristics
  • MIL-STD-1553 Cabling
  • MIL-STD-1553 Coupling
  • Direct Coupling
  • Transformer Coupling

 MIL-STD-1553 System Design

  • Data Bus Topology and Redundancy
  • Data Bus Control and Partitioning
  • Bus Loading
  • MIL-STD-1553 System, Hardware, Software and Firmware Design
  • MIL-STD-1553 Systems Engineering Principals
  • MIL-STD-1553 Requirement Analysis
  • System and Software Design
  • Data Bus Topology and Control
  • Robustness, Partitioning & Redundancy
  • Bus Loading and Bus Controller Software
  • Synchronous and Timing

MIL-STD-1553 Testing Procedures

  • Testing and Verification
  • Test and Operating Requirements
  • Developmental Testing
  • Design Verification
  • Production Testing
  • Systems Integration Testing
  • Field & Operational Testing
  • Integration Issues

MIL-STD-1553 Databus Specification Interpretation

  • MIL-STD-1553 Products and Vendors
  • MIL-STD-1553 Interface Hardware and Software
  • Advanced MIL-STD-1553 UHF/VHF Radio
  • High-Speed MIL-STD-1760 for the aircraft/weapon interface
  • MIL-STD-1760C
  • Enhanced Performance MIL-STD-1553C
  • Introduction to MIL-STD-1773
  • Media Components and Design
  • Testing
  • Installation and Maintenance
  • Enhancements and Optimization

MIL-1553 Security

  • MIL-1553 Network and System Security
  • Security Definitions
  • Equipment originating or terminating classified plain text language
  • Wirelines, equipment, and the interconnecting lines
  • Wirelines, components, equipment, and systems
  • Encrypted or unclassified signals
  • Electrical circuits components, equipment, systems
  • Classified plain language data in electrical form
  • Investigations and studies of compromising emanations
  • TEMPEST
  • System Security Policy
  • MIL-STD-1553 design (system, hardware, and software)
  • Operational, maintenance, and logistic
  • Security policy of the aircraft, ship, or system

MIL-1553 Advanced Network System Security (Updated)

  • Cyber security and cyber war analysis of multiplex data bus networks to military aircraft systems, aircraft carriers and smart weapons
  • Classification of data across MIL-STD-1553
  • Maintenance of data security within this integrated MIL-1553-STD avionics system for both flight and ground operations
  • RED, BLACK, and RED/BLACK designation of MIL-STD-1553
  • TEMPEST tests, TEMPEST inspections and TEMPEST control plan
  • MIL-STD-1553 System Security Policy
  • MIL-STD-1553 System Security Architecture
  • Compromising emanations (i.e., TEMPEST)
  • Encryption and Ciphering
  • Trusted message routing and control across MIL-STD-1553 bus
  • All BLACK bus – No RED data or RED data processor
  • ALL RED bus
  • RED/BLACK Gateway
  • RED/BLACK Composite
  • TEMPEST Design
  • Hybrid MIL-STD-1553 and Link 16 Cyber Security Analysis
  • MIL-STD-1760 Interconnect Standard for Aircraft Stores
  • MIL-1553-B/C Signals in MIL-1760A/B/C/D/E
  • MIL-1553 and MIL-1760 Analysis
  • Application of NACSIM-5100 and NACSIM-5112 for U.S. Military Systems
  • Encryption Designs
  • Cryptographic key management, coordination, distribution, and zeroize techniques, circuitry and software
  • Synchronization and timing protocols
  • Encryption alarm and alarm check techniques
  • Trusted Message Routing and Control Design
  • Store Station Utilizing Primary Signal Set

Changes in MIL-STD-1553C

  • MIL-1553C Asynchronous operation
  • MIL-1553C Detailed Requirements
  • Changes from previous issue
  • Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems

Workshop: Project and Interactive Sessions

Other benefits include:

Multi-Channel Coordination and Selection – In regards to modern military aircraft, it is critical that avionics systems are able to communicate discretely with one another.  This was challenging in the past, specifically when regarding the more traditional ARINC-429 architecture. However, the MIL-STD-1553 standard makes use of a bus controller.

The Exclusion of Remote Terminal Issues – Thanks to the top-down approach associated with the MIL-1553 standard all messages are preceded by a command word and are initiated only by the bus controller. This eliminates simultaneous transmissions.

Maintenance and Reliability – Thanks to designing simplifications, MIL-STD-1553 is now associated with fewer connections. Not only does this enable the systems to be much lighter (important with aircraft), but fewer connections directly equate to fewer chances of failure and greater MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) cycles. Fewer parts are also associated with easier installation as well as the ability to upgrade such systems on a modular basis when required.

The goal of MIL-STD-1553 has always been to move data reliably. MIL-STD-1553 messages consist of up to 32 16-bit words.

There are three major components of MIL-STD-1553. The bus monitor, for example, permits the passive monitoring of the flow of data.

Another component, the bus controller, is generally part of the mission computer.

The third component, the remote terminal, could be a missile launcher or an instrument giving input to the mission computer.

Experts in this field believe MIL-STD-1553 has a bright future and that this architecture will continue to evolve as advanced generation of avionics benefit from the principles espoused by the MIL-STD-1553 protocol.

Supporting DoD and MIL-STD-1553 since 1980. Tonex MIL-STD-1553 Training Programs:

MIL-1553 Training | MIL-STD-1553 Training2 days
MIL-1760 Training2 days
MIL-STD-1553 Workshop | MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1773 and MIL-STD-1760 Combo Workshop4 days

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Systems engineer, project managers, system analysts, Electronic warfare systems engineer, avionics engineers, design engineers, software and hardware engineers, cyber security specialists, cyber war analysts, project managers and anyone else who wants t understand what MIL-STD-1553 is and how it works. Learn about MIL-STD-1553 systems, analysis and design, architecture, protocols, applications and cyber security:

  • Understand how MIL-STD-1553 bus works and its applications in military avionics
  • Physical properties of the MIL-STD-1553 bus
  • MIL-STD-1553  mechanical, electrical, and functional characteristics as a serial data bus
  • Keys design process steps of a MIL-STD-1553 system
  • MIL-STD-1553 protocols and data architecture
  • MIL-STD-1553 system overview and overview of architectural components such as:  Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT) and Bus Monitor (BM)
  • MIL-STD-1553 development toolkit
  • MIL-STD-1553 implementation, testing, verification and validation
  • MIL-STD-1553 cyber security

New Additions:

MIL-STD-1553C changes

 

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