1. 02/24/2004

2. CONOPS

4. Major Design Constraints and Considerations
No aircraft modification
C-130 minimal mission interference
C4ISR – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Multi-mission flexibility (Counter Drug, Environmental Impact Assessment, Counter Terrorism, HLS, Resource Surveys, Environmental Surveys)
GOTS and COTS
Ground-to-air deployment
(< 2 hours)

5. Major Design Constraints and Considerations – cont.
Upgrade flexibility
In-flight deployable
Adequate space for various sensor configuration
Standardized mounting/ connection of systems
Power usage supplied within limits of C-130
Platform Stability

6. Standardized C-130 Pallet

7. C-130 Fuselage
Operator Station
Sensor Platform

8. Sensor Platform

9. Sensor Platform

10. Sensor Platform Sensor Platform Rail System Major Components
Linear Actuator (manual and automatic control)
Rotational Gear Motor (manual and automatic control)
Mechanical Arm/Pod System
Proximity Sensors (linear and rotational control)

11. Sensor Platform Assembly

12. Securing Sensor Pallet
Loading Sensor Pallet
Securing Sensor Pallet

13. Deployment Process Linear Translation (18 inches) - 20 seconds
Rotational Movement (237°) seconds
Linear Retraction (12 inches) seconds
Complete Deployment < 60 seconds

14. Mechanical Arm and Pod – Incremental Articulation
Deployment Process
Mechanical Arm and Pod – Incremental Articulation

15. Leaving Stowed Position Closing Deployed Position -
Deployment Process
Leaving Stowed Position
Closing Deployed Position -

16. Mechanical Arm and Pod FEA Analysis
Restraints set along shaft supports
Forces applied simulating drag
Material type/thickness selection

17. Operator Station

18. Operator Station

19. Loading Operator Station Operator Station in Cargo-Hold

20. Operator Station Components 2 computer stations
3 electronic racks
Climate control (Fan and vent unit, dehumidifier)
Communication panels
Power rectification
Direct or indirect lighting
2 operator seats, 1 observer seat
2 operator doors
Slingable/Stackable box

21. Powered Operator Station
Controls

22. Operator Station Proposed Capabilities Sensor operation/control
Data acquisition/interpretation
Data storage
Direct ground/ aircraft/ satellite communication
Converter for power supply
C4ISR – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

23. Operator Station
Power Connection
Sensor Connection

24. Power Controller (rack mounted)
Operator Station
Power Controller (rack mounted)

25. Sensor Pallet Electrical Layout

26. C-130 Power Distribution

27. Close-up: Power Distribution
C-130 Power Distribution
Close-up: Power Distribution

28. Sensor Pallet Control

29. Sensor Pallet Control Pendant

30. GPS Communication
                                                                                                                            

31. Aerodynamic Test

32. Aerodynamic Test Pressure rake test
Air Test conducted on 02/04/2004 based on developed test matrix
Currently reducing data
Will compare data with that of simulation

33. Year Two

34. Proposed Possible Tasks
Evaluation & Certification – Standardizing the system
System Modification – Enhance support capabilities
Sealing Cargo Hold – Operate above 10,000 feet

35. As of 02/24/2004