B-52 System Improvements

Abstract

B-52 System Improvements is a comprehensive project to facilitate future capabilities and ensure the B-52's viability in performing current and future wartime missions. The scope of work may include development of an Analysis of Alternative (AoA), studies and analysis, a Capability Development Document (CDD), and/or any other analyses or documentation necessary to establish a Program of Record (POR). Additionally, this project may include airborne integration experiments or demonstrations of emerging technologies. Support of the platform integration efforts are necessary to identify and resolve challenges associated with integrating multiple programs and activities planned for the B-52 fleet. Funds may be used to address emerging and short-notice Diminishing Manufacturing and Material Shortage (DMSMS) issues. Costs include any analysis, documentation, and related expenses necessary to establish a POR and support the B-52 weapon system. Additionally, other costs include PMA and centralized support and initiatives for anticipated weapon system enhancements (to include efforts to improve weapon system operational capabilities, safety, supportability, maintainability, reliability, and total cost of ownership). Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight and diminishing manufacturing sources issues, accommodate technology insertion and fulfill Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) or other mandates necessary to ensure continue aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. B-52 Mission Data Recorder: Provides permanent crash survivable flight data recorder information to meet Military Flight Operational Quality Assurance (MFOQA) and other regulatory requirements. Produces digital recordings enhancing aircrew mission reconstruction and weapon release validation. B-52 AFGSC Innovation Hub supports Air Force efforts to take innovative approaches to B-52 modernization. B-52 Quad Crew Initiative (ALQ-172 Enhancement): Modernization to the B-52 Electronic Warfare systems is critical for situational awareness, self-protection and survivability in a contested environment. Program will better integrate the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and provide more inherent capabilities to the ALQ-172 system allowing it to be more fully automated. The planned automation and integration plan will remove the need for a sole function Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) on the B-52.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2022
• Source ID: 675039_0101113F_7_3600_PB_2022

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics