Research Papers

This section provides selected research papers on aircraft cabin development and security. These publications, from international research projects, offer detailed insights into current technologies, methods, and standards. By sharing these papers, we aim to support the research community and industry professionals in accessing relevant knowledge and advancing the field. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of all researchers whose work is included here.

Research Article	Author
Application of SysML in the Development of Aircraft Cabin Health Management	Adrian Hechelmann , Thomas Mannchen
This paper introduces a customized model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach that enhances the development of health management for aircraft cabin systems. Its application is illustrated with examples from the i+sCabin2.0 project.
Smart and Connected Aircraft Cabin: A Balancing Act between Operational Cabin Management, Airline Business and Passenger Expectations	Ralf God, Lothar Kerschgens, Leonardo Goratti, Steven Lemaire
This paper explains the key regulatory requirements to consider when creating a connected cabin, with a focus on safety and security certification.
Airworthiness Security Methods: Modeling and Highlighting Attack Paths in System and Software Architectures for Threat Scenario-Driven Security Analysis	Marvin Blecken, Hartmut Hintze, Fabian Giertzsch, Ralf God
This paper introduces a new approach for analyzing system security risks in aircraft systems. It shows how to model attack paths and connect them to the system’s architecture, demonstrated with a seat controller linked to the in-flight entertainment system that allows seat adjustments.
Towards a Model-Based Systems Engineering Framework for the Design and Configuration of Communication Networks in a Data-Driven and Interconnected Aircraft Cabin	Fabian Giertzsch, Marvin Blecken, Ralf God
This paper introduces an approach to integrate CSMIM-specific concepts into a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) framework for aviation. CSMIM (Cabin Secure Media-Independent Messaging) is a protocol for connecting cabin systems and devices. An example demonstrates how the MBSE framework can be used effectively by system engineers.
Enabling Airworthiness Security by a Holistic Security Engineering Process at various Aircraft Design Levels	Marvin Blecken, Hartmut Hintze, Ralf God
This paper examines regulations and standards for cybersecurity risk analysis in aircraft systems. It then outlines requirements for a comprehensive security engineering approach that maintains traceability and consistency across different development levels within model-based systems, software, and security engineering.