BAE SYSTEMS CsLEOS Operating System Declared Certifiable to DO-178B, Level A.Business Editors JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2003 BAE SYSTEMS' CsLEOS(TM) real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ) has passed a DO-178B, Level A compliance audit, meaning the system is certifiable cer·ti·fi·a·ble adj. 1. That can or must be certified. Used of infectious, industrial, and other diseases that are required by law to be reported to health authorities. 2. to the Federal Aviation Administration's highest level for safety-critical use. The system is both Level A-certifiable and ARINC-653-compliant. "With more than 50 years of aircraft flight control experience behind it, our CsLEOS(TM) operating system is an ideal commercial, off-the-shelf solution to many safety-critical systems requirements," said Milan Dedek, product manager for the CsLEOS(TM) RTOS. "We are pleased that the product has achieved this significant milestone." While other operating systems have been certified in specific applications, the CsLEOS(TM) RTOS meets both the ARINC-653 specifications as well as the objectives of DO-178B, Level A. The DO-178B standard has five levels of certification -- A through E. Failure of Level A software would result in catastrophic equipment failure. The compliance audit was performed by ENEA ENEA Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie l'Energia e l'Ambiente (Italian National Board for New Technology, Energy and the Environment) ENEA European Neuroendocrine Association ENEA European Nuclear Energy Agency ENEA European Nursing Education Association TekSci, a real-time and embedded systems consulting company based in Tempe, Arizona. Designed from the beginning to implement ARINC-653 brick-wall partitioning and to be certifiable to the highest FAA DO-178B safety level, the CsLEOS(TM) RTOS ensures that safety-critical functions are protected from other processes running on the same hardware. The system's structure also makes it possible to add, revise, and test system functions without recertifying the entire application. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE SYSTEMS employs nearly 100,000 people including joint ventures, and has annual sales of around $18 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE SYSTEMS designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. BAE SYSTEMS is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions. BAE SYSTEMS North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 22,000 Americans who live and work in 30 states and Washington, D.C. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading-edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas. BAE SYSTEMS Controls, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of BAE SYSTEMS North America, is a leading supplier and integrator of electronic flight controls, engine controls, and navigation guidance for defense and commercial aircraft and launch vehicle applications. It also provides integrated avionics for aircraft applications and complete unmanned aerial vehicle A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. systems and is a leader in the emerging heavy-duty hybrid-electric vehicle market. Controls operates facilities in Johnson City, New York Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. 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