NGB-CD Technology Consortium

“Strength Through Cooperation”

Major Michael L. Thomas Technical Projects Officer

Overview

• Standardized C-130 pallet• Major design constraints• Operator station• C-130 power capabilities• Sensor pallet electrical layout• Sensor pallet sensors• Aerodynamic test• Project timeline

OPERATOR STATION

SENSOR PLATFORM

Standardized C-130 Pallet System

Cable Length180 inches

Cable Length650 inches

Major Design Considerations

• Multi-mission flexibility (Environmental Impact

Assessment, Counter Drug, Counter Terrorism, Homeland Security, Resource Surveys, Environmental Surveys)

• Equipment and operational stability

• Ground-to-air deployment (< 2 hours)

• No aircraft modification• C-130 minimal mission

interference

Major Design Considerations – cont.

• Upgrade flexibility

• In-flight deployable

• Adequate space for various sensor configurations

• Standardized mounting and connection of systems

• Power usage supplied within provided limits of

C-130

Sensor Platform

Sensor Platform – Design Considerations

• C-130 accessible

• Deployment and electrical equipment

• Hanger storage

• Motion stability

Sensor Platform Rail System Layout

Sensor Platform

Sensor Platform Pod Layout

Sensor Platform

Sensor Platform Rail System Components

• Linear guide drive with actuator and motor controller

• Rail system plate

• Gear shaft drive with motor controller

• Shaft/Bearing alignment system

Sensor Platform

Mechanical Arm and Pod - Design Considerations

• Accommodate multiple sensors (internal/external)

• Adequate space for various sensor configurations

• 360° field of view for sensors

• In-flight change-out or repair of sensors

• Internal and external real-estate for sensor placement

Sensor Platform

Mechanical Arm and Pod – Incremental Movement

Forces illustrated during the full deployment of the mechanical arm.

502 lb

-532 lb

89 lb

Net Torque Actual = 15,742 in-lbDesign = 23,612 in-lb

Sensor Platform

Mechanical Arm and Pod – Incremental Articulation

Sensor Platform

Mechanical Arm and Pod – FEA Analysis

• Restraints set along shaft supports

• Forces applied simulating drag

• Material type/thickness selection

Sensor Platform

• 2 computer stations

• 3 electronic racks

• Climate control (Fan and vent unit, dehumidifier)

• Communication panels

• Power rectification

Components

Operator Station

• Direct or indirect lighting

• 2 operator seats, 1 observer seat

• 2 operator doors

• Slingable/Stackable box

Base pallet – AAR Mobility Systems Inc.

Cost $5,143.86 Operator Station – Sea Box Inc.

Cost $31,150.00

Manufacturer

Total cost $ 36,293.86

Operator Station

Proposed Capabilities

• Sensor operation/control

• Data acquisition/interpretation

• Data storage

• Direct ground/ aircraft/ satellite communication

• Converter for power supply

Operator Station

C-130 Power Capabilities

LocationConnector Label

Voltage Label Current Label

AC(Hz)/DC

Jump Door DC outlet 28V 10A DCIron Lung 28V 25A DCGalley 115VAC 20A 400Hz

Winch Cable DC outlet 28V 200A Current Limiter DC(forward rectangular 28V 200A DCbulkhead) (small round) 28V 10A DC

(big round) 115/200VAC 50A 400Hz

Forward Right DC outlet 28V 10A DCSide Iron Lung 28V 25A DC

Galley 115VAC 20A 400Hz(giant round) 115VAC 20A 400Hz

C-130 Power Distribution

Sensor Pallet Control

Sensor Pallet/Current Deployment

• FLIR (STAR Saphire)

• Cameras - Digital

• GECKO System

• NAVCOM

[Others to be added]

DoD Sensor Pod National Guard Sensor Pod

• Working with CaANG to establish

DoD Timeline

ID Task Name1 Acquire Mission Requirements

2 Review Current Pallet Designs

3 Obtain Sensor Specs

4

5 Identify Design Costraints for Pallet

6 Aircraft

7 Sensors

8 Mission

9 Operator

10 End User

11

12 Design Mounting System

13 Order/Design Operator Station

14 Integrate

15 Test

16 Sensor Pallet CAD drawings

17 Collect Sensors for Integration

18 Individual Tests

19 System Tests

20 Construction

21

22 Ground Testing of Sensors

23 System Tests

24 Flight Testing (WV-ANG)

25

26 Trouble Shooting

27

28 Completion of Pallet for DoD

14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28mber October November December

• Responsiveness. Advanced technology shall be integrated into producible systems and deployed in the shortest time practicable. Approved, time-phased capability needs matched with available technology and resources enable evolutionary acquisition strategies. Evolutionary acquisition strategies are the preferred approach to satisfying operational needs. Spiral development is the preferred process for executing such strategies.

DOD Directive 5000.2 “The Acquisition Process” May 2003

• Spiral Development. In this process, a desired capability is identified, but the end-state requirements are not known at program initiation. Those requirements are refined through demonstration and risk management; there a continuous user feedback; and each increment provides the user the best possible capability. The requirements for future increments depend on feedback from users and technology maturation.

DOD Instruction 5000.2 “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System” May 2003

Technology Consortium Acquisition Model

Contact InformationContact InformationNGB-CDX http://ngbcdtech.gtri.gatech.edu

(404) 894-0621 (Maj. Michael Thomas)

Email: thomasm@cdmail.ngb.army.mil

(404) 894-4971 (Dr. Melinda Higgins)

Email: Melinda.Higgins@gtri.gatech.edu

DMC http://www-cddmi.forscom.army.mil (404) 469-5342