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COL Thomas H. Bryant Commander
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC)
757-878-2208
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate Overview
Presented to:
AAAA 2011
18 APRIL 2011
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D
Distribution Unlimited. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Aviation Applied Technology
Directorate, ATTN: Security Office, Building 401, Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577
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Agenda
Army Requirements
AATD Resources
Power Systems
Platforms
Systems Integration
Rapid Prototyping
Joint Multi-Role Technology Capability Demonstrator
Summary
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Conduct combined arms maneuver; defeat the enemy in close combat and seize and retain the initiative
Conduct area security operations over wide areas (including population security)
Understand complex situations in width, depth, and context; achieve unity of effort with diverse partners
Connect operations to strategy; ensure progress toward policy goals Conduct sustained engagement to build partner capacity, prevent conflict, and prepare for contingencies
Overcome anti-access and area denial capabilities; help ensure freedom of action in maritime and aerospace domains
Conduct reconnaissance in close contact with enemy and civilian populations
Employ a combination of defeat and stability mechanisms to accomplish the mission
Conduct and sustain operations from and across extended distances Protect information and communications systems; enable ability to fight degraded
Operate under conditions of transparency (24-hour news, internet)
What We Need Army Forces to Do
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Increased Range & Full Spectrum World-Wide Performance
Reduced Logistics Footprint
Improved Sustainment Capability for Split-based Operations
Improved Full Spectrum Aircraft Survivability
Improved Sensor Performance
Increased Situational Awareness
Improved Operations in Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
Increased Precision in Operations
Open Systems Architecture
Improved Network Capacity and Frequency Management
Smaller, Lightweight Precision Guided Munitions
Robust high definition simulation-based Individual-to-Collective Training
Driving the Need for:
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Focused against hybrid/adaptive/unpredictable threats
Extended noncontiguous/nonlinear Area of Operations
Full Spectrum Operations in Complex Terrain
Manned Unmanned Teaming Operations
Increased Air-Ground Coordination
Designed for distributed operations to support small unit operations
Air Assault Operations more numerous but smaller in size
Time Sensitive, Mission Critical Cargo / Heavier Loads
Network-centric architectures to enhance organizational combat effectiveness and Joint/Coalition interoperability
Current / Future Trends in Aviation
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Transition Critical
Technologies that Enhance,
Sustain & Enable the
Current and Future Army
Aviation Fleets
AATD MISSION
Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
Department of the Army (DA)
Army Materiel Command (AMC)
Aviation and Missile RDEC (AMRDEC)
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD)
Develop, demonstrate and apply critical technologies
Provide Quality & Timely Engineering, Rapid Prototyping & Testing Support
Support Worldwide Contingency Operations
The Armys Primary Source for Integrated
Research,
Development and
Engineering
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AATD ORGANIZATION
Mgt/Admin Division
Mr. Jay Silvent Contracting Division
Ms. Linda Diedrich
Office of Counsel
Mr. Wayne VanKauwenbergh
Power Systems Division
Mr. Ming Lau Platform Tech Division
Mr. Ned A. Chase
Rapid Prototype Division
Mr. George Dimitrov
Engines
Mr. Gary Butler
Drive Systems &
Diagnostics
Mr. Treven Baker
Engine Components
Mr. Kevin Kerner
AGSE
Mr. Paul Pantelis
Structures
Mr. Jon Schuck
Rotors
Mr. David Friedmann
Vehicle Mgt Sys
Mr. David Segner
Subsystems
Mr. Bob Hood
Weapons/Sensors
Mr. Ernie Burcher
Teaming & Intelligent
Systems
Mr. Keith Arthur
Survivability
Management
Avionics/Electronics
Mr. Marty Walsh
Sys Integration Division
Mr. Raymond H. Wall
Prototype Integration
Mr. Dave Kinney
Design/Analysis
Mr. Chuck Walls
Instrumentation/Test
Mr. Don Skrinjorich
Exp Fabrication
Mr. Mark Weisner
Commander
COL Thomas H. Bryant
Deputy Commander
Ms. Sandra M. Hoff
NCOIC
MSG Burton Corley
Chief of Flight Test
LTC Wittges
19 Engineers 28 Engineers(1 PHD)
19 Engineers (4 PHDs)
Over 100 Engineers,
FTEs, XPs, Maintainers
Transition Critical
Technologies that
Enhance, Sustain &
Enable the Current and
Future Army Aviation
Fleets
COMPLETING
OUR 67th
YEAR!
Mr. Matt Shivers(A)
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AATD FACILITIES
Experimental Fab Shops
Counter Measures
Test Facility
Ballistics Test Range Aircraft
Component Systems (BTRACS)
AATD
Hanger
Antenna
Measurement
Facility
UAV Storage
Apache Storage
Tethered Hover Pad
Design &
Drafting Bldg 403
Instrumentation &
Structures Lab Bldg 409
AID Bldg 404
Headquarters Bldg 401 TAPO
Bldg 408
Documentation Bldg 423
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Airworthiness Authority and Substantiation Process
AATD has been delegated airworthiness authority in order to test manned or unmanned aircraft in support of Science and Technology insertion, systems engineering functions or Contingency Operations
This is manifested through the use of AATD Experimental Test Pilots, Army Aviators and crewmembers to implement major or minor modifications, UAS testing and rapid prototyping support to deployed forces.
Executed through a rigorous, stand-alone Safety Of Flight Review Board Process that is well-documented
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AATD Strategic Partners and Collaborators
Customers Soldiers and Aircrew Army PEOs and Program Managers: PEO AVN, PEO C3T, PEO Soldier, PM
Utility, PM AME, PM Apache, PM Cargo, PM UAS, PM JAMS, PM BFT-A and PM ASH (Kiowa and Iraqi 407)
Special Operations Coast Guard SMDC JASPO/OSD
Partners Army Labs (predominantly AFDD, ARL, SSDD, ASTD, NVESD, CERDEC, ARDEC) TRADOC/ HQ AMC/HQDA (ASA(ALT)) Army G-3/5/7 Aviation task Force OSD Navy, Air Force, USMC, DARPA NASA, FAA, DHS Academia International
Industry Aircraft Manufacturers Engine Manufacturers Vendors/Suppliers Entrepreneurs
Technical Committees (FVLI, VAATE, AHS, AAAA, COI, NRTC, CRI and many others)
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Power Systems Division
Drive Systems & Diagnostics Engine Demonstrators Engine Components
Mission:
Payoffs: Increased mission radius Increased payload capability Significant O&S cost savings
Decreased maintenance downtime Increased mission availability
Explore, develop and transition critical engine, drive, and maintenance technologies that enhance the effectiveness of Army Aviation
Improve the power-to-weight ratio, specific fuel consumption, durability and cost of turboshaft engines Improve the weight, noise, and durability and cost of rotorcraft drive systems Improve the effectiveness of aviation ground support equipment Improve the effectiveness of aircraft maintenance methods, techniques and equipment
Objectives:
Aviation Ground Support
Equipment (AGSE)
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Power Systems Critical Issue HOGE in High Hot Environments
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Turboshaft / Turboprop Class S&T Roadmap
FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
+90% HP/Wt -40% SFC
-50% Production Cost -50% Maintenance Cost
+65% HP/Wt -25% SFC
-35% Production Cost -35% Maintenance Cost
AATE (6.2) Programs
Future Affordable Turbine Engine Program
+80% HP/Wt -35% SFC
-45% Production Cost -45% Maintenance Cost
Current & Future Forces
Small UAV Engine Program
Alternative Concepts Engine Program
ATO: D.RO.2008.02 Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine
FATE (6.2) Programs
ACE (6.2) Programs
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IPS
COMPONENT
DEVELOPMENT
COMBUSTOR
GG TURBINE
COMPRESSOR
ADVANCED AFFORDABLE IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE
TURBINE ENGINE (AATE) PROGRAM (ITEP)
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSITION
& APPLICATION
(PRODUCTION)
CONTROLS/ACCESORIES
POWER TURBINE
Demonstrator
Engine Program
(TRL 6)
Engineering, Manufacturing &
Development (EMD) Program
Full Engine Qualification
6.2 6.3 6.4
Engine Technology Development
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Purpose: Develop advanced, affordable, 3000 hp class
turboshaft engine technology providing improved operational capability for Blackhawk, Apache & other Future Force rotorcraft
Products: Two competing full system demos of an
affordable, fuel efficient, high power/weight engine
Technology readiness for transition to EMD engine program for UH-60/AH-64 upgrades
Enhanced Software Design Tools to support future engine development efforts
Payoff: Provides required range & payload capability
for UH-60 Recapitalization Improved Hot/High Engine Capability for
Apache & Blackhawk 35% Reduction in Production Cost ($/hp) &
Maintenance Cost Reduced logistic footprint Other Applications SOF, Jay Hawk, Seahawk,
Joint Multi-Role Rotorcraft, HH-60 Recap
- 25 % SFC
+65 % Hp/wt
- 35% Cost ($/hp)
Schedule
Milestones FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Aero, Mech Designs
Fabrication
- component /rig hardware - engine hardware
Component Rig Tests
- compressor, combustor - turbine, mech systems
Engine Tests
4
5 5
6
Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine (AATE)
PE 63003; Proj. D447; Task 4
Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine (AATE)
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Rotorcraft Drives Roadmap
FY18
Current & Future Forces
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
6.2 Composite Gearbox Housing
High Power Density Gear Steels Intensive Quenching of Gears
6.3
NRTC
Navy
Congressional
6.2 NASA/ARL
COLOR KEY
VLC Drive System Technology Development
FY17
Enhanced Rotorcraft Drive System
Future Advanced Rotorcraft Drive System
Variable Speed
Transmission Modeling
Improved Drive System
Lubrication Modeling
Develop Variable Speed Transmission System
High Performance Long Life Drive System
+40% HP/Wt -15 dB Gbx Noise
-30% Production Cost -30%O&S Costs
75% Auto detection of failures
+55% HP/Wt -18 dB Gbx Noise
-35% Production Cost -35%O&S Costs
90% Auto detection of failures
Next Generation Rotorcraft Transmission
+70% Volumetric Power Density (HP/wt/Vol) +50% Oil Out Time
-40% Production Cost -40% O&S Costs
Air Force Army
High Load Capacity Transmission Fluid
Corrosion Resistant Gear and Bearing Steels
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Composite Shaft 40% weight savings (5 lbs)
Reduced parts count
Investment Casting Increased power density
(+56% for IGB, +70% for TRGB)
Splash oil lubrication for Block III commonality
Helical Face Gears 39% increase in power density (~13% over RDS-21 face gear
design)
Noise reduction due to increased contact ratio
Cost reduction due to fewer parts
Composite Cover 32% weight savings (26 lbs)
Increased corrosion resistance
Automatic Detection
of Critical Failures Reduced maintenance
Composite Housing Cover 29% weight reduction (55 lbs)
Noise reduction
Increased corrosion resistance
Integral Coupling Composite Shaft 34% weight savings (40 lbs)
Reduced parts count
Enhanced Rotorcraft
Drive Systems
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Conventional Apache
Gear Design
Split Torque
Face Gear
Design
Baseline AH-64D Drive System
Rated Power =2800 hp
Weight = 1260 lbs
30 mins run dry
1200 hr TBO
ERDS Benefits
+14% Radius
OR:
+11% Payload
AH-64D Anti Armor Mission:
TOGW = 17,573 lbs
Payload = 2,956 lbs
8 Hellfire / 320 Rnds
Current Radius 185 NM (343 Km)
Radius w/ERDS
214 NM (396 Km)
+40% HP/WT Provides:
Helical Face Gear Composite Shaft with Integral Coupling Investment Cast IGB Composite Top Cover
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OH-58D Armed Aerial Scout Mission
Maximum HOGE Altitude (95F, 413 rotor RPM)
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
4,700 4,900 5,100 5,300 5,500 5,700 5,900 6,100 6,300
Aircraft Weight (lbs)
Maxim
um
HO
GE
Alt
itu
de (
ft)
HTS900 class
engine TOP
407 TOP
XMSN Limit
642 SHP @ Mast
RR 250-C30R/3
OH-58D
XMSN Limit
550 SHP @ Mast
Effect of FARDS on OH-58D AAS @ 6k/95oF & 5500 lbs HOGE
Extra 92 lbs fuel due to FARDS Weight Reduction Doubles endurance (from 0.4 hours to 0.8)
Operation at only 89% of Transmission Limit for increased durability, decreased O&S cost, and transient torque capability
Decreased acquisition cost over using 407 drive system
Reduced crew fatigue due to 20dB noise reduction
Future Drives Benefits
Effect of FARDS on OH-58D @ 6k/95oF & 5500 lbs HOGE
Extra fuel due to FARDS weight reduction Operation below transmission limit for increased
durability, decreased O&S cost, and transient torque
capability
Decreased acquisition costs Reduced crew fatigue due to noise reduction
Current OH-
58D
OH-58D w/
FARDS
A/C Empty
Weight 3700 lb 3645
A/C Gross
Weight Limit 4800 lb* 5500 lb
Crew 500 lb 500 lb
Payload (Fuel**
& Weapons) 600 lb 1355 lb
6k/95o HOGE
*Does not meet 5500 lb requirement @ 6k/95o
**Max Fuel Capacity = 737 lbs
Increased Gear Load Capacity
Improved Bearings
Improved Fault Detection
Improved Lubrication & Thermal Management
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ATO R.RO.2009.01 OSST-A
Capability-based Operations &
Sustainment Technologies (II)
Operations and Sustainment S&T
Roadmap
FY18
Current & Future Forces
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
NRTC/CRI CBM Efforts
SBIR 6.2 Funding
6.3 Funding Other
COLOR KEY Continuous Power Assurance
FY17
ATO D.AMR.2008.09 Capability
Based O&S Tech Aviation
-50% Maintenance Inspections/FH +15% MTBR
-12% Reduction in Labor
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Aviation S&T Is Working CBM
Technologies Across Entire Aircraft
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Propulsion (Engines & Drives) Technologies
Demonstrated Continuous Power Assurance & Torque Validation Demonstrated Data Fusion for Advanced Bearing Anomaly Detection
PZT disk
Acellent
SMART Layer
Connector
Layer 2Layer 1
Layer 3
Installation Layer with protective coating
Polyimide substratePrinted circuits
Structures Technologies
Demonstrated On-Board Crack Detection to Reduce Inspections Demonstrated Automatic Ballistic Damage Detection
Rotor & VMS Component Technologies
Demonstrated Automatic On-Board Blade Damage Detection Flying on UH-60 Wireless, Energy Harvesting Loads Sensors
Electrical System & Wiring Technologies
On-Board Wiring Health Sensors Flown on A/C to Detect Chaffing
FY10 Technology Accomplishments
For CBM
Systems Integration
Integrated Technologies into Honeywell System for Transition Demonstrated Interfaces & Standards
MSPU 1239
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Current Analysis
Propulsion Prognostics
Milestones FY11 FY12 FY13
Tech Areas in Priority
Propulsion Rotor/Dynamic Components
Structures
Drive System
Vehicle Management Sys
Electrical System
Rig Testing
Integration/Flt Testing
Project Objectives :
Predict mechanical and electrical component failure with sufficient fidelity to allow scheduling
of maintenance
Products Expected : Demonstrated set of prognostic technologies
across six technical areas
Integrated demonstration of prognostic algorithms
System level fusion techniques
Transition Targets: UH-60 IVHMS AH-64 T700
JMR
CBM Metrics
50% reduction in Inspections/ Flight Hour
12% reduction in Maintenance Labor/ Flight Hour
15% increase in Component Mean Time Between Removals
Less than 5% False Removal Rates
> 10 hr detection time before failure
Capability-Based Operations and Sustainment Technologies
6
4 6
6
6
6
6
FOUO
6
5
Subsystem Technologies (25) Integration Technologies (8)
Hybrid Wireless & Optical Network
Automated RT&B
Tail Rotor Torque Sensor
Rotor Loads
and Motion
Fatigue and Impact
Subsystem/System Level Reasoners
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Future CBM Technologies
Propulsion Drives Electrical
Structures Rotors VMS
Improved torque accuracy with thermal
effects
Fusion of fault codes, sensor data, and LRU
models to improve
diagnostics/prognostics
Advanced sensors & algorithms
Reduce seeded-fault testing by developing
models that generate
faulted-component
vibration data
Electrical component functional & fault
propagation models
Advance sensors for wiring faults
Virtual monitoring of loads
Combine local hot-spot and global fatigue monitoring with impact
detection sensors
Rotor Hub
DamperPitch
ControlRod
Shaft ExtenderBlade Pin
Flap/Lag/Pitch/Thrust Bearing
(inside hub arm)aka elastomeric/MDOF bearing
Rotor Blade
Spindle, Nut, Tie-Rod
Rotor Blade
Cuff Assy
Bifilar Absorber
Pitch Horn
Swashplate(below cowling,attaches to lower PCR end)
Droop Stop
Scissors Assy
Integrated load/motion sensing
Physics-based aeroelastic & blade
dynamic models
Output Residual
and Degradation ID
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+
+
+
Damage Estimation
Updates
Measured
Input
System
Measured
System Output
Fault Effects &
Variation
Uncertainty
Physics-Based Damage
Model
Physical models of VMS components
VMS system level reasoner to diagnose and isolate
critical fault modes
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Platform Technology Division
Environmental
Protection
Vehicle
Performance
Advanced
Configurations
Ballistic Survivability
Modeling &
Simulation
Armored Cargo Floor Aeromechanics
Aircrew Survivability
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
Platform Focus Area
FY19
Platform D&DT Rotorcraft Structural Integrity
AST ATO Aircrew Survivability Tech Aircraft Vulnerability Reduction
Future Rotorcraft Aero Concepts
High Performance Computing
Transformational VMS Mission Configurable Control
Adaptive Vehicle Management System (AVMS) Digital Vehicle Management and Control
6.2 Applied Research
6.3 Adv Tech Development
IACP Combat Tempered Platform Demo Aircraft & Aircrew Protection
OSR
Rotor Durability ATO
Configuration Trades
Reconfigurable Rotors
JMR Demonstrator Phase 1
CSR 1st flight PSR
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Actuator authority
System / on-blade weight
Blade elastic deflections
Flight controls (primary or secondary)
Software
Aeroelastic stability
Analytical tools
AATD Rotors Program
6.2 Aeromechanics (AFDD, ARL)
- Analytical tools
- Active components
- Advanced materials
AATD 6.3 Rotors Program
6.2 / 6.3 VMS (AFDD, AATD)
- HHC and primary flight
control
- Closed-loop optimization
6.2 / 6.3 Structures (AATD)
- Durability & Damage Tolerance
- Structural analysis tools / methods
Technical challenges Power & data transfer
Reliability / maintainability
Damage tolerance
Failure modes (mechanical, thermal, electrical)
EMI & lightning protection
Icing / erosion
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Rotors 6.3 S&T Products
Reliable Icing Protection
Vendor: Cox and Co.
Blanket and electrical connections
tested for life of blade.
Permanent Erosion Protection
Niobium & Tungsten Carbide spray coatings
Provider: ARL
1000 hours in erosive environment
Improved Battlefield Durability Damage Assessment & Repair
Sikorsky: Trim tab and blade aft body repairs
Boeing: Main spar battle damage criteria
Reliable Power and Data Transfer
Vendor: DHi (metal fiber brush slip rings)
Power: 24 kW (each ring)
Data: 32 Mbps
Est. life: 5000 10,000 hrs
Hub-Mounted Vibration System
Vendor: Lord Corporation
- 75% weight of bifilar
- 3p & 5p vibration suppression
- reduced vib levels compared to bifilar
Rotor De-icing Rotor Erosion Protection
Aircraft Vibration Reduction
Reduced Scrap & Re-build
Improved Availability
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Structures Tech Snapshot Aircraft Performance, Durability, Crew Protection
Integrated Structural Armor
Modeling &
Simulation
Structural Diagnostics
Composite
Repair
UH-60 2002 UH-60 Baseline SARAP UH-60 Design
Structural Efficiency
Structural Integrity Monitoring
Advanced Concepts and Processes
Crashworthiness
Criteria
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides AH-64 Increased . . .
420 km
+
+ 1162 lbs
or
+ 12 Hellfire
or
+ 1162 30 mm
PAYLOAD
OPERATIONAL
AVAILABILITY
3.8% =
620 km
RANGE+
47%
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides UH-60 Increased . . .
542 km
+
RANGE
+76% PAYLOAD
OPERATIONAL
AVAILABILITY
x 11 @
365 lbs
or
+ 1840 lbs
or
+ 1840 lbs
5.3% =
955 km
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides CH-47 Increased . . .
+
+ 19 troops
or
+ 4606 lbs
or
+ 4606 lbs
RANGE
+69%
PAYLOAD
OPERATIONAL
AVAILABILITY
955 km
566 km
2.8% =
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides OH-58 Increased . . .
400 km
462 km
+
+ 114 lbs
or
+ 1 Hellfire
or
+ 438 50 cal
PAYLOAD
OPERATIONAL
AVAILABILITY
4.9% =
RANGE+
16%
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Systems Integration Division
Payoffs Increased lethality
Increased survivability Reduced workload for pilots
Remote sensor and weapons delivery
Improved communications Reduced O&S costs
Key Technologies Intelligent Agents
Open Systems Architecture Manned/Unmanned Teaming
Integrated Balanced Survivability Weaponized UAVs
Man/Machine interface Autonomous UAV operations
Unmanned/Unmanned Teaming Persistent ISR capability
Coordinating planning and maneuver Common Operating Picture
DEW
Objective Self-managed aviation weapon
systems, working in concert
with humans, providing
superior mission capability
through affordable, survivable,
sustainable technology:
Avionics/Electronics Weapons and Sensors Teaming and Intelligent
Systems
Survivability Management
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Rapid Prototyping Division
Execute and support Directorate Programs through Rapid Prototyping that transition critical technologies to enhance Army
Aviation capabilities
Provide technical expertise and services in aviation design, analysis, fabrication, and testing for both structural and
electrical modifications
Provide systems engineering/operational flight test support
Maintain test facilities, aircraft, and equipment
Provide administrative support and oversight of AATDs AWR and Risk Management processes
Program manage majority of customer programs
Support Early User Assessments (EUAs)
Support Contingency Operations (CONOPS)
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Design Analysis Fabrication Component Test Airworthiness Substantiation Aviation Flight Test and Test Support Organically trained to operate and maintain:
AH-64A/D AH-1/UH-1 UH-60A/L/M & HH-60L & MH-60M LUH-72 OH-58D CH-47D R/C-12 &T-34 & C-23 & C-7 Fixed Wing Vigilante & Raven UAVs Mi-17
Rapid Prototyping Division Functional Capabilities
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AATD Technology Integration Process
Concept Definition (Prototyping & Integration)
Computer-Aided Design/
Structural Analysis (Design & Analysis)
Component Fabrication (Experimental Fabrication)
Flight Test (Prototyping &
Integration)
Structural Testing /
Flight Test Instrumentation (Test & Integration)
Airworthiness
Substantiation and Approval
(Demonstration/Evaluation
and Contingency Ops)
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MAJOR TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS
BSAU
Blue Force Tracking
Hellfire debris deflection
IFR for AH-64A/D
GB sit awareness for OH-58
AH-64 Deployability Kit
CMWS/ALE-47
SATCOM Radio
Mylar windscreen covers
Kiowa COSSI
LASS Wing
MELB Qual Support
T700 Engine
Rotor Ice Protection
Composites R&D
Advancing Blade Concept
1st Gen IR Suppressor
Crash Safety Enhancements Crashworthy Fuel Systems Crashworthy Seats Design Guides Landing Gear Wire Strike Protection
SOF Support
A2C2S
Crashworthy External fuel Tanks
Cockpit Airbags
SOF Support
Little Bird IR suppressor Development
Longbow FCR &
Missile
System
Digital FBW
Composite Airframe-ACAP
Cockpit automation- ARTI, D/NAPS
Advanced Turbine Engine Technologies
Advanced Technologies for 3rd Gen Aircraft
Bird Dog Concept
VITAL/ HACT
RWST
RPA
T700/T55 Improvement
30 MM Sideloader
Adv IR coatings
Aerogel Insulation
ROSA
HUMS
AMUST UAV Control MCAP
High Perf Shock Strut SARAP
3rd Gen IR Suppressor
RDS-21
HSKT ACTD
SHFE
UAV Weaponization
CBM
UACO
2nd Gen IR Suppressor
VUIT 2
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Environment and Challenges
The current op tempo in-theater is 5X
the peacetime rate, further taxing an
already aging fleet
The DoD rotary wing aviation fleet is aging
and upgrades do not provide the capabilities
required by the future fleet
The User recognizes the need and is
planning for the JMR
OSD, USAACE and Joint community are defining the
attributes to provide required capabilities
Congress places
emphasis on
future vertical lift
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Advances the
technology
readiness level
of the ultimate
JMR family of
vehicles
The JMR TCD is a Culminating Event
Naval Aviation Technology
Roadmaps
Army Aviation Technology
Roadmaps
JMR TCD is the culmination of
a comprehensive technology
development plan
TFT-SID Process Capability
Gap Analysis
OSD FVL CBA
Army Aviation CBA
Congressional interest
Leverages resources
from across the DoD
community
Responsive to the
needs of, and the
capabilities expected
from, the Joint Rotary
Wing fleet
Analytical
underpinnings
FRAGO 8
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JMR Concept
JMR describes a family of vertical
lift aircraft Includes multiple sizes/classes of vehicles Considers the vertical lift needs across the DoD Achieves significant commonality between
platforms
Addresses the capability gaps identified in the Aviation Operations CBA, the OSD-sponsored
Future Vertical Lift CBA, and the 2010 Air SID gap
analysis
Configuration selection Advanced Helicopter Compound Rotorcraft Tilt-rotor
Light
Medium
Heavy
Ultra
JMR TCD
Demonstrates
scalable/common
technologies
Affordability
Performance
Survivability
Sustainability
Environmental
Capability to Perform
Worldwide Operations
Objective vehicle attributes Scalable common core architecture Integrated aircraft survivability Speed 170-300+ kts Combat Radius 424 km Performance at 6,000 feet and 95F Shipboard Compatible Fuel Efficient Supportable Affordability Optionally Manned Commonality
Capabilities
Range
Payload
Fuel Efficiency
Station Time
Speed
Operational
Availability
Operations &
Support Costs
Survivability
IR/RF/Laser
Kinetic Threat
Small Arms
Affordability
Size
Scale
Risk Future
Aviation
Capabilities
6K/95
All Weather Ops in
Degraded Visual
Environment
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Summary
AATD: Is a well-run, safe unit Has more than 67 years of experience developing innovative solutions
for Soldiers needs
Has a vast set of capabilities that are used to support our customers, whether the product is needed in days, weeks or years
Provides critical technologies, deployable rapid prototyping support and engineering support in order to meet the needs of the warfighter
Has a long-running, healthy relationship with Industry Assists TRADOC in developing reasonable requirements Works to develop the future of vertical lift technology while
understanding that the technologies must have relevance to the current fleet
Has and will continue to deploy, on order, to support the Soldier Takes our environmental responsibilities seriously
Quality Work Excellent People Soldier Focused
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From Then . And into the future.
Always AATD