<title>Fiber optic technologies for aircraft applications (Invited Paper)</title>

Abstract

N. Albion, L. Figueroa, C. S. Hong, 0. Gangsaas,0. Mendoza, J. Polky, and C. PorterBoeing Defense & Space GroupP0 Box 3999, M/S 7J-05Seattle, WA 98124-2499(206) 865-3135Over the last several years, it has become widely recognized that electromagnetic interlerence(EMI), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), high intensity radio frequency (HIRF), and new threats,such as directed-energy weapons, can jeopardize the flight safety of vehicles with Fly-By-Wire(FBW) systems, unless adequate shielding precautions are taken. In addition, the long-termtrend is for the aerospace community to increasingly use composite materials in airframes, thuseliminating the shielding inherent to the metal skins used in the past. Lastly, with the increasinguse of computers and digital transmissions, the electrical power and data distribution channels