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Infrasonic Characterization of the Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle (HTV-2) Test Advanced Technologies Enabling Long-Duration Hypersonic Flight for Prompt Global Reach Rob Davies, USARPAC Frank Highsmith, USPACOM Chris Gastion (Kwajelein), AFTAC/DIA Dr. John Olson, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, Fairbanks Jay Helmericks, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, Fairbanks 5-14 Aug 2011
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HTV-2A Planned Mission Trajectory and Timeline 2
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HTV-2 External Configuration 0.5 inch R leading edges Elliptic nose Wing Sweep Break point GPS Frustum-Antenna CLS Antenna S/C Band Antenna (2) Windward slice Split-windward flaps Reaction Control System GPS Aft- Antenna Plasma Probe 3
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HTV-2A Flight Path & other Assoc. Ops 33.8 N, 147.1 W 26.2 N, 152.1 W 20.8 N, 169.2 W 17.6 N, 177 W 12.6 N, 176.7 E Pacific Collector OTTR- OTTR Worthy TSP 5 TSP 4 TSP 3 TSP 2 TSP 1 Pacific Collector OTTR Makaha Ridge MATSS OTTR Worthy Roi-Namur G-III Cast Glance BH-341 Tern Island chosen due to it’s proximity to flight path 4 French Frigate Shoals
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Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies only MDA Associate Operations Radars AEGIS - 1 AEGIS DDG located N. of Hawaii AN/TPY - 1 system located at VAFB tracking booster fly-out SBX – North of Hawaii GBR-P – RTS Electro-Optic/IR WASP - Modified DC-10, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR, observe mid- glide HALO 1 & 2 - Modified Gulfstreams, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR - observe mid-glide ABIR - MQ-9 Reaper /Ground Based platform operating near VAFB observing booster fly-out ALTB – Formerly ABL, Operate south of VAFB observing booster fly-out through HTV separation STSS, NFIRE, ATRR – 4 Overhead Assets (multi-wavelength) specific coverage TBD Other ESL, TEDAC, TMOps, MIDCON, TGRS
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French Frigate Shoals 500 nm NW of Oahu
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French Frigate Shoals Tern Island
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* * * * * * * * * Sensor Placement Deactivated 3,300 ft runway
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Sensor Install Team Dr. John Olson Univ Alaska Fairbanks Jay Helmericks Univ Alaska Fairbanks Frank Highsmith USPACOM Rob Davies USARPAC
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Ole Miss piezoelectric atmospheric pressure sensor (crystal activated) Univ Alaska Fairbanks, Chaparral Microbarometer (diaphram activated) Infrasound Sensors
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Searcher Open Ocean Research Vessel Berth GalleySalonMedia Center Length - 96ft Range - 3,500 nm @ 9 kts
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Ship’s briefing by skipper, Jon Littenburg Searcher Pilot House Dr. Richard Littenberg, Ships Doctor Noa, First Mate Jillian, Crewmember Dinner
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Tern Island Terns
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Which way is…?Beach Assault New Resident More Terns
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Day Room Dorm Rooms Back Yard Typical Room
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Paula Hartzell Outgoing Fish & Wildlife Lead (9 month tour on-island) Meagan, new incoming Fish & Wildlife Lead Sensor Schleppers HTV-2 test brief to volunteer staff (6 month tour)
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Sensor Security – Red Footed Boobies Avian Effluent Protection Cover Ready for test eventSensor Placement
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