C-5 Mission Computer-Mission Sys Equip-Weather Radar
Abstract
The C-5M core mission computer (CMC) and weather radar (WxRadar) replacement program is a comprehensive, permanent sustainment modification, as described in validated requirements per AMC AF Form 1067s 11-152 and 11-153, to mitigate the obsolescence of the current CMC and WxRadar. This effort modifies the current CMC to obtain sufficient capacity/capability to support integration of the WxRadar with margin for growth to accommodate future requirements. This includes requirements to meet calendar year 2020 FAA Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements. Mission systems equipment includes, but is not limited to, a redesign of the C-5M lavatory system. Examples of other mission systems equipment include troop seats, crew entry door and ladder, and interior trim. The CMC/WxRadar modification is necessary to keep the C-5M worldwide deployable. This effort replaces the APS-133 WxRadar, resolving severe diminishing manufacturing source (DMS) issues, using the Rockwell Collins WXR-2100 commercial off-the-shelf WxRadar, which is common to other aircraft platforms, and provides the same capability as the APS-133. The effort also replaces the current core processing module (CPM) cards in the CMC with new Honeywell CPM II cards, providing additional processing speed and throughput capacity. The CMC/WxRadar program is the baseline for all future modifications to the C-5M. The modification helps to maintain aircraft availability as the current APS-133 WxRadar and current CPM cards are both facing severe diminishing manufacturing source (DMS) issues. Failure to upgrade the WxRadar and CMC to support calendar year 2020 CNS/ATM mandates and a new weather radar will create a significant operational impact. Available funds will be used for program management administration, studies and analysis, risk reduction efforts, Advisory and Assistance Services, change orders, and other government costs such as travel, directorate support, government furnished equipment (GFE), and over and above costs. Funding may also be used to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) through studies and analysis, bridge buys, life-of-type buys, etc.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 675358_0401119F_7_3600_PB_2020
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