Life Support Systems

Abstract

This program is human-centered providing RDT&E recapitalization of aircrew flight equipment and airman combat systems. Air Force acquisition teams lead the upgrade and fielding of new equipment/systems by assessing deficiencies in existing equipment, conducting business case analyses, evaluating existing technologies or developing new technologies, assessing commercially available products for combat use, and conducting required Safe-to-Fly (STF) tests and certifications. Program efforts include, but are not limited to, the following projects: directed energy protective equipment; flight helmets and visors; oxygen breathing systems for aircrew; radios and locator beacons; support equipment; nuclear flash blindness protection; night vision devices; noise reduction devices; anti-gravity (anti-G) suits; flame resistant, retardant and blast protective gear; aircraft seating; impact protection equipment; flotation devices; parachutes; ejection seats; and other life support systems required by the warfighter. The FY2017 funding request was reduced by $1.152 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. BA 5 - This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD), because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2017
• Source ID: 65412A_0604706F_5_3600_PB_2017

Tags

Fields of Study

• Engineering
• Physics

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Materials Science

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy