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Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification (*Only for aviation-related projects*)

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RTCA DO-178
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OCE - Office of the Chief Engineer
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1000 - Systems Engineering and Integration, Aerospace Environments, Celestial Mechanics
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This document provides recommendations for the production of software for airborne systems and equipment that performs its intended function with a level of confidence in safety that complies with airworthiness requirements. Compliance with the objectives of DO-178C is the primary means of obtaining approval of software used in civil aviation products.
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