CV/CVN Launch and Recover
Abstract
This Navy unique project addresses the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) of all systems required to recover and launch Navy/Marine Corps Aircraft (Fixed/Rotary Wing and Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (VSTOL)) operating aboard aircraft carriers (CVN), amphibious assault ships (LHA/LHD) and air capable ships. This program includes the following systems under Project 2232, including the funding of production representative models (PRM) for: (1). Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG): The AAG program will design, develop, test and field an aircraft arrestment system to replace the MK7 arresting gear. AAG systems will be installed on all new construction aircraft carriers. AAG will provide the U.S. Navy with improved operational capability, while reducing operating and support costs. The AAG system will recover all existing and projected carrier based tail hook-equipped air vehicles well into the 21st century. The AAG Program's SDD phase test articles will consist of a land based, single wire configured aircraft arresting system, which includes associated hardware and software needed to conduct system integrated testing by arresting both dead-loads and aircraft. (2). Aviation Data Management and Control System (ADMACS): ADMACS will use information technology and decision support systems to automate collection and distribution of information, enabling aviation operations on board aircraft carriers to be accomplished in a more efficient and effective manner. (a). ADMACS Block 2: Is a shipboard aviation information management system providing CVN aviation planning, execution and readiness assessment using integrated decision aids and supporting systems built into a highly adaptive system. ADMACS Block 2 provides a real time, fault tolerant (redundant), tactical information management system. The Block 2 test article consists of network switches, servers, workstations and affiliated database and communications software. (b). ADMACS Block 3: ADMACS Block 3 begins to automate data input through various system interfaces; as well as intelligent agents and decision aides. These capabilities are added to the Block 2 architecture. (3). Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Technology Insertion: EMALS will be the fixed wing aircraft catapult for the CVN-78 class of aircraft carriers. The program will further the development and insertion of applicable emerging technologies into EMALS capitalizing on the full capability of the system. The test article (FY12) will be manufactured, installed at the EMALS System Functional Demonstration (SFD) site and tested. The EMALS system was developed under the carrier system development program element (0603512N). (4). Advanced Launch Control System (ALCS): ALCS will introduce control, prognostics and health monitoring technology into the steam catapult; providing a common operator interface, reduced maintenance, and enhanced availability. The insertion of an array of sensors into the steam catapult, an information technology (IT) infrastructure, algorithm development, and integration with ADMACS will provide health monitoring and prognostics, as well as maintenance and workload reductions. (5). Compact Swaging Machine (CSM): Funded by ONR (OSD PE# 060051D8Z) in FY 2009. The current process of pouring zinc sockets to attach the arresting gear purchase cable will be replaced with a new swaged terminal design that will be pressed on by means of a high density, compact, swaging machine. (6). Aircraft Launch & Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Modernization: (a). Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (IFLOLS) Phase 4: Control system processor and digital interfaces upgrades to support Built-In-Test (BIT), ADMACS integration & maintenance /obsolescence reduction. (b). Improved Manually Operated Visual Landing Aid System (IMOVLAS): IMOVLAS will be the manual backup for IFLOLS which is the primary carrier Visual Landing Aid (VLA). IMOVLAS will be used in high sea states or if IFLOLS is inoperable, and will mirror current IFLOLS configuration in size & display. (7). ALRE Service Life Management Program (SLMP): The ALRE SLMP for Catapult and Arresting Gear Systems is required to sustain carrier aviation operations of higher energy aircraft launch and recoveries that are increasing loads on the Launcher & Arresting Systems, that are affecting availability, maintainability and cost. This program will consist of service life assessment and extension initiatives and will establish the design foundation (structural, reliability, and maintainability analyses), permit appropriate assessment, track and focus design changes where most needed. (8). Advanced Prognostics for Steam Catapults (APSC): This program was previously funded under Office of Naval Research PE 0203761N Technology Insertion Program for Savings (TIPS). APSC Waterbrake Monitoring Systems (WBMS) is intended to introduce diagnostics that assess the health of the catapult water brake by leveraging lessons learned from engineering investigations and an algorithm already in development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 2232_0604512N_5_1319_PB_2012
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