Airborne Separation Video System Government Suitability Test.
Abstract
Due to decreasing DOD funds, the development of new tools to increase the efficiency of air vehicle/store compatibility testing was required. This need led to the design, manufacture, and test of the Airborne Separation Video System (ASVS). The ASVS is a high-speed digital imaging system that addresses the inefficiencies inherent in high-speed cameras/film as a primary recording medium for store separation events. Anticipated benefits from the ASVS are multiple buildup separation test points per flight (the store separation images can be telemetered to a ground station for qualitative analysis for near real-time analysis), a prerelease preview capability to ensure the cameras are functioning and image exposure is adequate, quicker turnaround between flights (no film processing requirements), and lower costs associated with not having to purchase, process, and dispose of the film. When the images are properly exposed, the ASVS is a suitable replacement for film and can be used to increase the efficiency of the air vehicle/store compatibility test process. The Air Force has and the Army will also conduct suitability tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA368478
Entities
People
- Rob Crandall
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center