CONOPS

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02/24/2004
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CONOPS
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Major Design Constraints and Considerations

• No aircraft modification
• C-130 minimal mission interference
• C4ISR Command, Control, Communications,
  Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and
  Reconnaissance

• Multi-mission flexibility (Counter Drug,
  Environmental Impact Assessment, Counter
  Terrorism, HLS, Resource Surveys, Environmental
  Surveys)
• GOTS and COTS
• Ground-to-air deployment
• (lt 2 hours)

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Major Design Constraints and Considerations
cont.

• Upgrade flexibility
• In-flight deployable
• Adequate space for various sensor configuration

• Standardized mounting/ connection of systems
• Power usage supplied within limits of C-130
• Platform Stability

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Standardized C-130 Pallet
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C-130 Fuselage
Operator Station
Sensor Platform
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Sensor Platform
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Sensor Platform
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Sensor Platform
Sensor Platform Rail System Major Components

• Linear Actuator (manual and automatic control)
• Rotational Gear Motor (manual and automatic
  control)
• Mechanical Arm/Pod System
• Proximity Sensors (linear and rotational
  control)

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Sensor Platform Assembly
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Loading Sensor Pallet
Securing Sensor Pallet
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Deployment Process

• Linear Translation (18 inches) - 20 seconds
• Rotational Movement (237) - 15 seconds
• Linear Retraction (12 inches) - 15 seconds
• Complete Deployment - lt 60 seconds

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Deployment Process
Mechanical Arm and Pod Incremental Articulation

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Deployment Process
Leaving Stowed Position
Closing Deployed Position -
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Mechanical Arm and Pod FEA
Analysis

• Restraints set along shaft supports
• Forces applied simulating drag
• Material type/thickness selection

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Operator Station
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Operator Station
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Operator Station
Loading Operator Station
Operator Station in Cargo-Hold
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Operator Station
Components

• 2 computer stations
• 3 electronic racks
• Climate control (Fan and vent unit, dehumidifier)
• Communication panels
• Power rectification

• Direct or indirect lighting
• 2 operator seats, 1 observer seat
• 2 operator doors
• Slingable/Stackable box

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Operator Station
Powered Operator Station
Controls
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Operator Station
Proposed Capabilities

• Sensor operation/control
• Data acquisition/interpretation
• Data storage
• Direct ground/ aircraft/ satellite communication
• Converter for power supply
• C4ISR Command, Control, Communications,
  Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and
  Reconnaissance

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Operator Station
Power Connection
Sensor Connection
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Operator Station
Power Controller (rack mounted)
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Sensor Pallet Electrical Layout
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C-130 Power Distribution
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C-130 Power Distribution
Close-up Power Distribution
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Sensor Pallet Control
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Sensor Pallet Control Pendant
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GPS Communication
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Aerodynamic Test
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Aerodynamic Test
Pressure rake test

• Air Test conducted on 02/04/2004 based on
  developed test matrix
• Currently reducing data
• Will compare data with that of simulation

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Year Two
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Proposed Possible Tasks

• Evaluation Certification Standardizing the
  system
• System Modification Enhance support
  capabilities
• Sealing Cargo Hold Operate above 10,000 feet

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As of 02/24/2004