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Evaluation of Synthetic Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) messages

APR 95

40 pages

Authors: Albert Rehmann; Margaaret Schaffer; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

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This report describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of synthetic voice Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) messages in a simulated environment. The evaluation was conducted by ARINC and CTA, Incorporated, for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center under contract DTFAO3-94-Q-00022. The evaluation consisted of a flight demonstration in the General Aviation Trainer (GAT) simulator at the FAA Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ. The demonstration had the following ...

Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display. Industry Survey Results

DEC 93

93 pages

Authors: K. Harris; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

A survey exploring such aspects of AMLDC as resolution fixed configuration, viewing angle, contrast, luminance, grey shades, chromaticity, etc., was distributed to potential domestic producers and component manufacturers of AMLCD'S. This report summarizes the responses received from the polled companies. The purpose of the survey was to determine current and near- future state-of-the-art AMLCD technology in the United States

An Analysis of Corrosion Problems on the LACV-30,

OCT 1989

Authors: Patricia F. Donahue; Mario Lipari; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

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Current corrosion prevention maintenance procedures and replacement materials for the lighter air cushion vehicle 30-ton (LACV-30) were analyzed. The analysis found that many of the vehicle's subsystems were not designed to withstand the marine environment. The analysis also addressed the issues of corrosion-prevention training, depot and field facilities, and resupply of parts. This paper summarizes the analysis and describes techniques for correcting the problems identified. It also presents recommendations for ...

Application of Corrosion-Control Technologies to EMP-Hardening Fittings and Other Devices in the Naval Topside Environment,

OCT 1989

Authors: N. A. Greig; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The U.S. Navy is retrofitting major combatant warships to enclose exposed topside cables in shielded conduit to protect low-power solid-state electronics from disruption or damage due to a nuclear electromagnetic pulse. Metal fittings are used to connect conduit to topside electrical penetrations and enclosures. Inappropriate material selection, inadequate weather sealing, and poor mechanical design led to corrosive failure of these fittings. Marine environmental exposure testing of typical fitting assemblies confirmed ...

In-Service Evaluation of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Industry Prototype

MAY 88

Authors: Daniel H. Tillotson; Loren D. Bolstridge; Gary P. Gambarani; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

An operational evaluation of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) Industry Prototype was conducted to assess the utility of TCAS II to flight crews, to assess the impacts of TCAS on flight crew workload, to assess the impacts of TCAS on the air traffic control (ATC) system, and to obtain flight crew comments on TCAS design parameters and cockpit displays. The evaluation was conducted on one Boeing ...

Automated Tactical Aircraft Launch and Recovery System Man-Machine Interface Analysis

17 DEC 87

Authors: Chris Boyd; Jean A. Gruhler; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This document contains the results of a US Air Force contracted study to examine some of the Man-Machine Interface (MMI) implications of the Automated Tactical Aircraft Launch and Recover System (ATALARS) concept. Between 1982 and 1986, under the sponsorship of the Electronic Systems Division, Hanscom AFB, Air Traffic Control survivability studies were conducted. These studies examined the major issues relating to ATC in a tactical wartime environment and identified a ...

Predictors of Organizational-Level Testability Attributes

MAY 1987

167 pages

Authors: William R. Simpson; A. Elizabeth Gilreath; Brian A. Kelley; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

A program was undertaken to develop analysis and prediction procedures for evaluation testability attributes of complex electronic equipment at the organizational level of maintenance. The development of testability attribute definitions and analysis procedures was completed as the first phase of this effort and is documented in detail in RADC-TR-85-268, Prediction and Analysis of Testability Attributes: Organizational-Level Testability attribute predictors and prediction procedures. A total of 22,000 maintenance actions were examined ...

Evaluation of Alternatives for Army Precision Landing System. Ground Guidance

JUL 86

Authors: C. Boyd; J. Gruhler; R. Lewsen; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report deals with current and planned aircraft guidance systems as they apply to Army tactical precision landings in the combat environment. Self-contained avionics systems and less sophisticated systems have been evaluated. Ground guidance is defined as a means to safely, efficiently, and rapidly aid in the movement of aircraft from their transition point of landing to a final destination. The study addressed the following four tasks: 1) Review Army ...

Warranty Handbook

JUN 86

Authors: Harold S. Balaban; Kenneth B. Tom; George T. Harrison Jr; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

Title 10, Section 2403, of the United States code requires that a warranty be included in procurement contracts for weapon systems. This has generated a great deal of concern from both military and industry. The nearly all-inclusive nature of the warranty law, imposed without much time for phase- in, has presented a severe challenge to the military contracting office, program office, and logistics community to serve and implement effective warranties ...

Ground Aircraft Deicing Technology Review

MAR 86

Authors: Deborah Mayer; Joseph Michitsch; Rosie Yu; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report provides a review and update of operational, procedural, and system information regarding on-ground deicing of aircraft prior to flight. It reflects current practices of the different segments of aviation with the preponderance of information addressing the ground deicing operations and procedures employed by the airlines. Survey results presented in this report reflect the airlines' adherence to the clean aircraft concept as presented in Advisory Circular 20-117, and also ...

Prediction and Analysis of Testability Attributes: Organizational-Level Testability Prediction

FEB 86

Authors: William R. Simpson; John H. Bailey; Katherine B. Barto; Eugene Esker; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

A program was undertaken to develop prediction procedures for organizational-level testability attributes. This report describes the first phase of that effort: the establishment of definitions and mathematical frameworks, together with the feasibility of continuing to pursue the ultimate objective of developing a model that will predict the testability attributes. The initial phase has concentrated on the three most commonly specified descriptors of system testability: fraction of faults detected (FFD); fraction ...

Evaluation of Alternatives for an Army Precision Landing System

SEP 85

Authors: R. Lancaster; R. Lewsen; B. Mitchell; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This study was conducted to determine the need for Army Precision Landing System requirements for aviation deployment in the combat zone. The study identifies the need and best approaches for satisfying Army requirements within air traffic management functions, applying current tactical doctrine. Existing landing systems are compared with alternate systems not presently developed or fielded from a technical and operational viewpoint. Availability, operational concepts, and cost data are analyzed for ...

U.S. Air Force Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) Program Task Analysis Report

JUL 85

Authors: ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The Air Force Visibility and Management of Operating and Support costs (VAMOSC) Program, HQ AFLC/MML(VAMOSC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the Office of Primary Responsibility for the VAMOSC data system within the Air Force. It is tasked with establishing an automated, historical data base for operating and support (O&S) costs for aircraft weapon systems, components, and ground communication-electronics equipment. The present VAMOSC Program comprises three subsystems: the Weapons Systems ...

Analysis of Warranty Cost Methodologies

JAN 85

Authors: K. B. Tom; E. E. Ayers; H. S. Balaban; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

Warranty/guarantee provisions have been used in military production contracts for a number of years on a very selective basis. With the passage of Section 794 of the Department of Defense Appropriation Act of 1984, it is expected that the use of such provisions will increase significantly. The Act requires warranties for all fixed-price production weapon system procurements unless DoD approves a waiver and advises the Congressional Armed Services and Appropriations ...

VAMOSC (Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs) ADPE Support Considerations

SEP 84

Authors: R. L. Nasteff; W. Miller; S. Tarquinio; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The VAMOSC system currently consists of three data subsystems and a preprocessor subsystem that collect and report the operating and support (O&S) costs of USAF aircraft at the mission-design-series level, ground communications-electronics systems at type-model-series level, and components of aircraft systems at the work-unit-code level. These subsystems have been developed to meet Air Force and Department of Defense requirements. Specifically, the VAMOSC program is designed to meet the requirements of ...

Acquisition Strategy Guide

01 JUL 1984

Authors: J. R. Nelson; H. S. Balaban; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

Department of Defense policy requires that military Program Managers develop a tailored acquisition strategy that will provide the conceptual basis of the overall plan that a Program Manager follows in program execution. A strategy that is carefully developed and consistently executed is one of the keys to a successful program. It is a difficult and challenging task to blend the multitude of requirements for a major system acquisition into an ...

Visibility Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) Program. Executive Summary

JUL 84

Authors: ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This is the summary of an 18 minute videotape. The purpose of this videotape is to explain to the viewer: (1) the growth of operating and support (O&S) costs; (2) why the VAMOSC Program was established by the Department of Defense; (3) the objectives of the VAMOSC Program; (4) the type of operating and support (O&S) data that are collected and maintained by the Air Force VAMOSC program Office and ...

Evaluation of the Feasibility of Consolidating Remote Electromagnetic Radiating Facilities

APR 84

Authors: Dana Swann; George Boring; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

A critical component of the National Airspace System (NAS) modernization plan is the collocation and consolidation of facilities used by the air navigation and air traffic control services. A reduction in the number of separate facilities (including many remotely located sites) would represent a significant saving by reducing the number of support personnel and the associated annual support costs. However, the consolidation of such facilities would create a severe strong ...

Evaluation of Strategies to Enhance Departure Sequencing

MAR 1984

Authors: D. Tillotson; K. Markin; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report assesses a departure enhancement strategy that will reduce the delays caused by the departure sequence of a series of aircraft. Data were collected at three airports to characterize the existing delays caused by the first-come, first-served departure sequencing strategy. The data were then used to define a simple alternative departure sequencing strategy. The alternative strategy was evaluated to determine the benefits available from departure resequencing. The evaluations indicated ...

U.S. Air Force Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) Program Training Plan

MAR 84

Authors: R. A. Ehrensberger; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This Training Plan provides the concepts and planned actions to be followed by the Air Force VAMOSC Program Office to train the VBAMOSC user community in employing the data provided by the VAMOSC Program in their job functions. The purpose of this training plan is to identify the actions required to develop and implement training for the VAMOSC Program. It identifies the personnel and resources required to support the training, ...

VAMOSC (Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs) ADPE Support Considerations

MAR 84

Authors: R. L. Nasteff; S. Tarquinio; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The U.S. Air Force Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) Program Office is responsible for the development of the Air Force VAMOSC data systems. VAMOSC currently consists of three data systems that collect and report the operating and support (O&S) costs for USAF aircraft at the mission/design/series level, components of aircraft systems at the work unit code level, and ground communications-electronics systems at the type/model/ series level. ...

Cost Analysis of Mode S Data Link Avionics System for the Low- Performance General Aviation Aircraft Community

FEB 1984

Authors: D. A. Swann; P. N. Young; A. P. Schust; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report presents the results of a cost analysis of five Mode Select (Mode S) data link avionics configurations that may be implemented for the low-performance general aviation aircraft community. ARINC Research Corporation developed the Mode S data link avionics designs and considered in this analysis using state-of-the-art technology. (Author)

Training Needs Analysis Report for the Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs Program (VAMOSC)

FEB 84

Authors: R. A. Ehrensberger; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

In examining the data collected during the interviews, it became clear that the people who needed to know the most about the VAMOSC program, actually knew the least. A comprehensive training program will do much to alleviate the reasons for nonutilization of VAMOSC: lack of knowledge of the VAMOSC program, lack of data, and lack of confidence in the data. In order to establish VAMOSC as a credible program within ...

Cockpit Data Management Requirements (Current Technology Aircraft)

OCT 1983

Authors: T. P. Berry; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This study describes a technique for estimating the effect of the data management tasks imposed on flight crews by new systems. It presents the development of a data base of data management tasks in current technology aircraft and examines the effect of four proposed new systems on the data management tasks of a flight crew in these aircraft. The annexes to the appendix represent data items and times for various ...

Automated Data Base Implementation Requirements for the Avionics Planning Baseline - Army

JUL 1983

Authors: M. Sperato; R. Mead; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The U.S. Army Avionics Research and Development Activity intends to establish the use of the Avionics Planning Baseline-Army (APB-A) document as an important facet of the formal avionics planning process. The APB-A was designed to maintain maximum compatibility in both form and content with similar avoinics planning documents published by the Air Force and the Navy. This overall compatibility should facilitate the exchange of information among the three services for ...

Reliability of Navigation Systems

MAY 1983

Authors: P. D. Blythe; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report examines reliability as it relates to navigation systems in the National Airspace System. Reliability measures are defined and are applied to VOR, Omega, LORAN-C, and GPS. The reliability equations and the system descriptions are basic in nature and the fundamental concepts are illustrated by calculations. (Author)

Cost Development of the Dual-Channel GPS (Global Positioning System) Navigator for General Aviation Application

MAR 1983

Authors: K. Markin; D. Swann; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report presents the methodology used and the results obtained in the avionics cost development of a dual-channel Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation set. The avionics design considered is currently undergoing technical evaluation at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The cost of the navigation set was developed using an industry-accepted accounting method of cost estimating.

Standard Avionics Software: The Future Strategy for Cost-Effective Avionics,

NOV 1982

Authors: E. C. Straub; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This paper reports an ARINC Research Corporation's work in developing and evaluating software acquisition alternatives for the USAF's Multi-Mode Radar program (since renamed the Multi-Role Radar (MRR) Program). Although the paper reflects work reflects work accomplished for that program, the approach taken could be used for any software-intensive avionics program where several aicraft are involved and for which most of the software and hardware might be common. The work was ...

Unit Production Cost of the Radar Beacon Transponder (RBX)

OCT 1982

Authors: A. Schust; W. Lovelace; K. Peter; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report presents the results of a study conducted by ARINC research Corporation to develop the unit production cost of the Radar Beacon Transponder (RBX). The study was conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Systems Research and Development Service (SRDS) and Office of Systems Engineering Management (OSEM) under Contract DOT-FA76WA-3788. On the basis of circuit and equipment designs developed by ARINC Research, the unit production cost (factory selling price) ...

Digital Systems Technical Analysis

OCT 1982

Authors: L. H. Hogle; P. D. Blythe; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This study analyzed currently available data specifically related to the reliability of digital avionic systems. It examined the relationships between reliability and airworthiness standards, maintenance programs, integrity, and safety. Reliability data were obtained on both air carrier and general aviation digital systems within the following categories: navigation, communications, flight instruments, flight data, and autopilot and flight controls. The analyses focused on identifying the relationships between performance of digital avionics and ...

In-Service Evaluation of the Dalmo Victor Active Beacon Collision Avoidance System (BCAS/TCAS)

OCT 1982

Authors: T. P. Berry; R. D. Brock; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report details the installation of the Dalmo Victor Collision Avoidance System aboard two Piedmont Airlines B-727 aircraft and the performance of the System during 928 hours of operational flights. During this period, 32 resolution advisories and 329 traffic advisories were recorded. A large percentage of these advisories were caused by other aircraft that were on the ground. A technique to eliminate on-ground aircraft advisories was developed but not tested. ...

System Engineering Analysis of Compressed Air Systems Installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class Ships

JUL 1982

Authors: L. H. Brown; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The analysis documented herein is specifically applicable to the Compressed Air System--ship's work authorization boundary (SWAB) groups 5511, 5512, 5513, and 5515--installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class ships. The analysis considers only the systems and equipments installed and the documentation effective as of 22 April 1981. This system was selected for analysis by PERA (ASC) on the basis of its mission criticality and historical maintenance burden. (Author)

Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Category III Certification Manual

JUL 1982

Authors: A. P. Schust; P. N. Young; W. R. Simpson; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The purpose of this Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) certification Manual is to give information and guidance for the proper conduct of an ACLS certification. Information contained herein is a compilation of pertinent data, tests, and methods intended to guide the user through the complete planning, testing, and reporting required during a certification effort. (Author)

System Engineering Analysis of Firemain, Flushing, and Washdown System Installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class Ships

JUL 1982

55 pages

Authors: W. E. Stevens; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The analysis documented herein is specifically applicable to the Firemain, Flushing, and Washdown System--ship's work authorization boundary (SWAB) groups 521-1, 521.2, and 523-1--installed on LHA-2 Class ships. The analysis considers only the systems and equipments installed and the documentation effective as of 22 April 1981. The system was selected for analysis by PERA (ASC) on the basis of its mission critically and historical maintenance burden. (Author)

System Engineering Analysis of Feed and Condensate System Installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class Ships

JUL 1982

Authors: R. M. Evans; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The goal of an engineered operating cycle (EOC) program is to effect an early improvement in the material condition of ships at an acceptable cost, while maintaining or increasing their operational availability during an extended operating cycle. In support of this goal, system engineering analyses (SEAs) are being conducted for various ship classes on selected mission-critical systems and subsystems that have historically exhibited relatively high maintenance burdens. This report documents ...

System Engineering Analysis of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation Systems Installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class Ships

JUL 1982

Authors: J. M. O'Connor; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The analysis documented herein is specifically applicable to the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation Systems--ship's work authorization boundary (SWAB) groups 511-1, 512-1, 513-1, 514-1, 514-2, and 514-3-- installed on LHA-1 and LPH-2 Class ships. The analysis considers only the systems and equipments installed and the documentation effective as of 22 April 1981. This system was selected for analysis by PERA (ASC) on the basis of its mission criticality and historical ...

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Data Tracking Plan Improved Guardrail V

JUN 1982

Authors: S. Jones; R. Foote; H. Riser; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The objective of the IGRV RAM Tracking Plan is to provide continuous visibility of fielded equipment RAM performance to permit the PM SEMA to determine failure patterns, identify the necessity for in-depth engineering investigations, and assess the desirability of pursuing RAM improvement measures. The plan is designed to be consistent with the requirements contained in the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Program Plan for Improved GUARDRAIL V. This IGRV RAM Tracking Plan ...

System Engineering Analysis of Forced Draft Blowers Installed on AFS-1, AOE-1, and AOR-1 Class Ships

MAY 1982

Authors: J. C. Yancy Jr; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

Development of Maintenance-Critical Systems and Equipments Lists for FFG-1 and FF-1040 Class Ships

MAY 1982

Authors: J. Matakovich; C. Beyers; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This document presents lists, in SWAB order, of the maintenance- critical systems and equipments installed on FFG-1 and FF-1040 Class ships. (Author)

System Engineering Analysis of 600 PSI Boilers Installed on AFS-1, AOE- 1, AOR-1, and AO-177 Class Ships

APR 1982

Authors: C. E. Wilson; C. P. Beyers; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report documents the historical maintenance experience for the 600 psi propulsion boiler system (ship's work authorization boundary (SWAB) 221- 1), the boiler blow system (SWAB 221-2), and the boiler steam escape system (SWAB 221-4) installed on AFS-1, AOE-1, AOR-k, and AO-1 Class ships. It presents an analysis of the existing maintenance policy and recommends maintenance actions and policy modifications to improve system material condition.

Design, Test, and Comparative Analysis of Programmable Interface Unit Circuit Configurations

APR 1982

Authors: O. Zalamia; G. Evans; H. Dill; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report documents the results of analytic calculations and laboratory testing performed on three proposed configurations to solve power transistor overheating in the programmable interface unit (PIU) of the Hybrid Automatic Test Station (HATS). Recommendations are made regarding the most effective configuration in terms of cost and performance. (Author)

Evaluation of Various Navigation System Concepts

MAR 1982

169 pages

Authors: L. Hogle; K. Markin; S. Toth; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The purpose of this study is to identify the capabilities and limitations of a particular set of navigation systems and evaluate their performance in the current airspace environment. The navigation systems evaluated are Loran-C, Omega, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), Global Positioning System (GPS), Doppler navigation system, and inertial navigation system (INS). In addition to detailed technical and operational analyses of each navigation system, consideration is also given to ...

System Engineering Analysis of Topside Cranes Installed on AD, AR, and AS Class Ships

06 FEB 1982

Authors: J. McNulty; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The analysis documented herein is specifically applicable to the topside boat, airplane, repair, missile, & traveling & bridge cranes installed on AD-14, AD-37, AR-5, AS-11, AS-19, AS-31, AS-33, AS-36, & AS-39 class ships. The analysis considers only the systems and equipments installed and the documentation effective as of 30 September 1981. The subject crane systems were selected for analysis by PERA (CSS) on the basis of their mission criticality & ...

System Engineering Analysis of Liquid Cargo Handling System Installed on AO-177, AOE-1, and AOR-1 Class Ships

FEB 1982

Authors: Joseph C. Yancy Jr; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

The analysis documented herein is specifically applicable to the Liquid Cargo Handling System (LCHS), ship's work authorization boundaries (SWAB) groups 544-1 and 544-2 installed on A0-177, A0E-1, and A0R-1 Class ships. It considers only the systems and equipments installed and documentation effective as of 30 Sept. 1981. This system was selected for analysis by PERA (CSS) on the basis of its mission criticality and historical maintenance burden.

Improvement Program for the C-141 Navigation Selector Panel

JAN 1982

Authors: Henry L. Riser Jr; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report presents the results of an engineering study to improve the reliability and maintainability of the Navigation Selector Panel, Part Number 75-89181, NSN 6605-01-038-6849JH, used in all models of the C-141 aircraft. The work described in this document was performed for the U. S. Air Force and specifically for the Reliability Engineering Branch, Item Management Division, MMIRCA-4, of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, 31098. Maintenance date covering one year ...

Cargo Aircraft Minelaying (CAML) System Engineering Support for Advanced Development Effort

DEC 1981

52 pages

Authors: C. Frampton; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report summarizes the work accomplished by ARINC Research Corporation to provide engineering support for the Cargo Aircraft Minelaying (CAML) System Advanced Development effort. The work included reliability, maintainability, and cost analysis. Task 1 encompassed the review of Lockheed- Georgia reliability, maintainability, and cost deliverables for the CAML contract. The deliverables were compared with similar deliverables for other successful mine programs on the basis of ARINC Research Corporation's previous experience ...

Development of Avionics Installation Interface Standards

DEC 1981

Authors: C. N. D. Smith; Neil Sullivan; Atso Savisaar; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This report summarizes ARINC Research Corporation's efforts under Air Force Contract F04606-79-G-0082, Delivery Order S706, 'Standard Rack-Mounted and Panel-Mounted Avionics Interface Concepts Analysis.' The period of performance was 1 June 1981 through 31 December 1981. The technical areas addressed were the analysis and specification of rack-mounted avionics, cockpit-mounted control panels, and panel-mounted instruments. Contract tasks included the following: Distribute the draft Packaging, Mounting, and Environment (PME) Standards and other 'working ...

Impact of Technology on Avionics Cost Trends

NOV 1981

Authors: Steven Toth; William Lovelace; Kelly Markin; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

This study provides an overview of nonmilitary generally aviation and commercial avionics price and cost structures as influenced by technology. It quantifies, computes, and evaluates the unique characteristics and behavior patterns of the industry, especially those that affect the frequency of innovation, the rate of technology diffusion from manufacturer to manufacturer or from product to product, and the anticipated major cost drivers of the future. The report reviews the impact ...

Electronic Warfare Avionics Integration Support Facility Support Processor

NOV 1981

Authors: C. J. Manspeaker; F. M. Stamps; C. W. Strack; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

ARINC Research was tasked to perform a long-range study of the functional and system requirements of the Electronic Warfare Avionics Integration Support Facility (EWAISF) support processor. This document describes the results of the four phases of that effort: the definition of functional requirements for data processing equipment (ADPE) and Software, identification of alternative architectures to fulfill these requirements, & a cost benefit analysis of the alternatives. Also recommendations for implementing ...

Technical Support to DDGX Data Bus Specification Working Group

OCT 1981

Authors: C. Lacijan; D. Kober; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

In support of the Naval Research Laboratory and Naval Sea Systems Command during the period 25 August 1980 through 30 October 1981, ARINC Research Corporation provided technical services to the Navy by serving as a member of the Data Bus Specification Working Group (DBSWG) chartered to develop a specification for the data-transfer network. This report describes the results of tasks undertaken by the DBSWG during this period. (Author)