Learn more about the technical and business benefits of Ada through the stories of some of our customers in this series of Ada Answers videos.
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Astute-Class Submarine PeriscopeThis case study describes Thales UK’s state-of-the-art non-hull-penetrating optronic mast for the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s new Astute-class submarines, which provides greater flexibility in boat design and improved surface visibility while reducing the probability of detection. The optronic mast is powered by AdaCore partner, Wind River’s VxWorks mission-critical real-time operating system (RTOS) submarine. Read the case study » |
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Conflict-detection TechnologyThe User Request Evaluation Tool developed by a team that included Lockheed Martin and AdaCore is conflict-detection technology that is said to save time, fuel, and money while also helping to ensure safe aircraft separation. Read the article » |
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C-130 Avionics Modernization ProgramThe U.S. Air Force initiated the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) to standardize configurations, lower the cost of ownership, and increase survivability of its aging C-130 aircraft. Read the article » |
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Eurofighter TyphoonBAE Systems are using the GNAT Pro development environment for host Ada compilation in the development of software for the Eurofighter’s mission computers. Read the case study » |
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Refueling Boom SystemEADS CASA has chosen AdaCore GNAT Pro High-Integrity Edition for VxWorks653 to develop the device software for its advanced Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS). This software will be certified up to level A of RTCA DO-178B. Read the case study » |
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Pilot Ejection SeatThe U.S. Navy is using a new ejection seat sequencer that will catapult a pilot and co- pilot (and the seats) out of a damaged F-18, F-14, or T-45 aircraft within 0.2 seconds from the time the ejection handle is pulled. Read the case study » |
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Canadian Space ArmMacDonald Dettwiler (MDA) chose open-source GNAT Ada 95 from Ada Core Technologies to develop control software for the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), an essential com- ponent of the International Space Station (ISS). Read the case study » |