A Comprehensive Review on the Evolution of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) for Aerospace Applications

This review paper discusses the evolution of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architecture for aerospace applications and the adoption of IMA in missile applications. It provides an overview of the traditional Federated Architecture and also explains the concept of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architecture. The paper also discusses about the design, implementation, methodology, and compares the pros and cons of both architectures. It also highlights the characteristics of IMA, the design challenges, and how these challenges are overcome by providing solutions. The methods adopted in building IMA systems and the improvements made are clearly explained. This review paper presents the results of a pilot implementation and provides recommendations for future adoption of this technology in missile applications. The paper also discusses about the lessons learned from various commercial IMA systems (worldwide), these learnings can be adopted for successful IMA system development for military applications.