topics company overview the new gulfstream g650 other r&d
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Safety by Design: A Gulfstream PerspectiveSafety by Design: A Gulfstream Perspective
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Richard L. JohnsonVice President, EngineeringGulfstream Aerospace
23 September,2008
TopicsTopics
•• Company OverviewCompany Overview
•• The New Gulfstream G650The New Gulfstream G650
•• Other R&D InitiativesOther R&D Initiatives
•• Company OverviewCompany Overview
•• The New Gulfstream G650The New Gulfstream G650
•• Other R&D InitiativesOther R&D Initiatives
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Company OverviewCompany Overview
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Gulfstream TimelineGulfstream Timeline
• 1958 Gulfstream I first flight– First purpose built business aircraft
• 1967 Gulfstream facility built in Savannah– GII and subsequent large cabin
aircraft built in Savannah
• 1978 Grumman sells Gulfstream to Allen Paulsen
• 1980 GIII enters into service with wingletsSavannah Facility - 1967Savannah Facility - 1967
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GIGI GIIGII GIIIGIII
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Gulfstream Timeline, cont’d.Gulfstream Timeline, cont’d.
• 1987 Gulfstream IV entry into service– First all glass cockpit
• 1997 Gulfstream V1997 Gulfstream V– First ultra-long-range airplane– Winner of the Robert J. Collier Trophy
• 1999 Gulfstream acquired by General Dynamics
• 2001 Acquisition of Galaxy Aerospace– Astra SPX becomes the G100
GIV CockpitGIV Cockpit
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Astra SPX becomes the G100– Galaxy becomes the G200
50 Years of Business Aviation Experience
GVGV
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Appleton, WisconsinC l i
Appleton, WisconsinC l i
Gulfstream Current Manufacturing FacilitiesGulfstream Current Manufacturing Facilities
CompletionsPaint/Stripping Facility
800,347 ft2
CompletionsPaint/Stripping Facility
800,347 ft2 Savannah, GeorgiaCorporate Headquarters
Major Assembly, Engineering, and Completions
Paint/Stripping Facility1,516,125 ft2
Savannah, GeorgiaCorporate Headquarters
Major Assembly, Engineering, and Completions
Paint/Stripping Facility1,516,125 ft2
Dallas, TexasC l ti
Dallas, TexasC l ti
Long Beach, CaliforniaCompletions
Paint/Stripping Facility415,062 ft2
Long Beach, CaliforniaCompletions
Paint/Stripping Facility415,062 ft2
Mexicali, MexicoSub-Assembly SupportMexicali, MexicoSub-Assembly Support Brunswick GeorgiaBrunswick Georgia
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CompletionsPaint/Stripping Facility
359,280 ft2
CompletionsPaint/Stripping Facility
359,280 ft2
Sub Assembly Support and Spares200,000 ft2
Sub Assembly Support and Spares200,000 ft2
Brunswick, GeorgiaCompletions
107,087 ft2
Brunswick, GeorgiaCompletions
107,087 ft2
Over 3.3 Million Total Square Footage with Over 9,100 Employees
Gulfstream Product EvolutionGulfstream Product Evolution
6,000GV
G500G500
G550G550
Range (nm) 4,000
G500G500
GII
GIII
GIV
G300
G400
G200G200
G100G150G150
G450G450
G350G350
GIV-SP
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Over 1,700 executive transports with operational experience of over 12.5 million flight hours and 7.5 million landings*
* Through the end of 2007
Entry Into Service Year1959 1967 1980 1987 1997 2001 2003 2006
2,000 GI
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Present Gulfstream Product LinePresent Gulfstream Product Line
3,400 nm with 4 Passengers
2,950 nm with 4 Passengers WIDE-CABIN HIGH-SPEED
G150
LARGE-CABIN MID-RANGE
3,800 nm with 8 Passengers
4,350 nm with 8 Passengers
G200
LARGE-CABIN MID-RANGE
G350
LARGE-CABIN LONG-RANGE
G450
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6,750 nm with 8 Passengers
5,800 nm with 8 Passengers LARGE-CABIN ULTRA-LONG RANGE
G500
LARGE-CABIN ULTRA-LONG RANGE
G550
Varied Special Mission ApplicationsVaried Special Mission ApplicationsAtmospheric Research Atmospheric Research Intelligence, Surveillance &
Reconnaissance (ISR)Intelligence, Surveillance &
Reconnaissance (ISR)
Conformal Airborne Early Warning Conformal Airborne Early Warning
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Maritime Patrol & SurveillanceMaritime Patrol & Surveillance Multi-Purpose AircraftMulti-Purpose Aircraft
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The Gulfstream G650The Gulfstream G650
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New Gulfstream Flagship - The Gulfstream G650New Gulfstream Flagship - The Gulfstream G650
The Gulfstream G650 establishes a new market segment
Largest, most comfortable cabin in classLargest, most comfortable cabin in classLongest range and fastest speedsLongest range and fastest speeds
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gMost advanced cockpit and systemsState-of-the-art Manufacturing
gMost advanced cockpit and systemsState-of-the-art Manufacturing
g g p– 7,000 NM at Mach 0.85– 5,000 NM at Mach 0.90– Maximum cruise at Mach 0.925– Advanced aerodynamic design
g g p– 7,000 NM at Mach 0.85– 5,000 NM at Mach 0.90– Maximum cruise at Mach 0.925– Advanced aerodynamic design
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G650 Design FeaturesG650 Design Features
3 Axis Fly by Wire
New TailSystem Enhancements for Improved Reliability
and Maintainability
Increased Thrust Engines
Larger Baggage Compartment
Bonded Fuselage
Longer, Wider, Taller Cabin
Lower Cabin Altitude
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New Advanced High Speed Wing
PlaneView II Advanced Flight Deck
Highest Speed, Longest Range, Best Cabin Highest Speed, Longest Range, Best Cabin
Larger Main Entry DoorLarger Windows,
2 Additional Windows
G650 Program MilestonesG650 Program Milestones
• Program Internal Launch May 2005• Wing Contour Freeze Sept 2006• Preliminary Design Review June 2007• Critical Design Review 3Q 2008• First Flight 2H 2009• FAA/EASA Certification 2011
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• Entry into Service 2012
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Price - ProductivityPrice - Productivityce
G650 is an Addition to the Gulfstream Product Line
G550G500
G450
G350
New G650
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Productivity (Range x Speed x Volume^0.333)
G200
G150
Gulfstream Models
Competitor Models
G650 PerformanceG650 Performance
• Longest range business jet– 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85
• Fastest civil aircraft5 000 t M h 0 90– 5,000 nm at Mach 0.90
– Maximum operating speed M0.925
• High cruise altitudes– 41,000 to 51,000 feet– Fly above adverse weather and
airline traffic
• Excellent fuel efficiencyE ll t t k ff d l di
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• Excellent takeoff and landing performance
– < 6,000 ft balanced field lengthat maximum takeoff weight
– 3,000 ft landing distanceat maximum landing weight
All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change
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MoscowPetropavlovsk
G650 Maximum Range Departing New YorkG650 Maximum Range Departing New York
NEW YORK
Honolulu
Delhi
Tahiti
Baku
Dubai
Lagos
Nairobi
BeijingTokyo
NEW YORK
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Buenos AiresSantiagoCape Town
All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change
8 Passengers and 4 Crew Cruise Speed as Shown,
NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves, 85% Annual Winds,
Great Circle Distance,ISA Conditions
M0.90
M0.85
Theoretical performance based on the noted assumptions. Actual performance will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors.
G650 Maximum Range Departing LondonG650 Maximum Range Departing London
Seattle
Beijing
LONDON
Brasilia
Honolulu
Los AngelesMiami
Beijing
DelhiHong Kong
Singapore
Tokyo
Mauritius
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Buenos AiresSantiagoCape Town
All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change
8 Passengers and 4 Crew Cruise Speed as Shown,
NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves, 85% Annual Winds,
Great Circle Distance,ISA Conditions
M0.90
M0.85
Theoretical performance based on the noted assumptions. Actual performance will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors.
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Fuel Efficiency ComparisonFuel Efficiency Comparison
G650
3,000 nm Mission at Mach 0.85
G550
GEX XRS
F7X
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10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000
3,000 nm Mission at Mach 0.85, Typical BOW, 8 Passengers (1,800 lb), ISA Day, Zero Wind, NBAA IFR Fuel Reserves,Existing Airplanes Based on Operating / Cruise Manual Data
G650 Fuel Burn Levels are Comparable to Smaller Aircraft
G650 Performance data is preliminary and subject to change
Block Fuel ~ lb
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Gulfstream G650 Cabin Highlights• Largest purpose built business jet cabin
– 14 inches wider than the G550– 28% more cabin volume, 30% more floor area
• Long seating areas– Extra seat recline and leg room– Large stateroom capability
• Improved cabin accessibility– Larger main entry door– Improved exterior baggage loading
• Largest windows– 16% larger than current windows View of the G650 Cabin Test Mockup
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– 16 windows total
• Improved cabin environment– Cabin Essential™ design– Industry leading cabin noise levels– 4,850 ft max cabin altitude at 51,000 ft– Always 100% fresh air
The Gulfstream G650 provides The Gulfstream G650 provides the widest, quietest and most the widest, quietest and most
comfortable cabincomfortable cabin
G650 All New WindowsG650 All New Windows• Improved viewing and comfort
– Largest windows in the industry– 16% greater window area than G550– Optimized to seating pitch– Rotated up 3.4 inches on fuselage for improved viewing angle
49.0 in 52.5 in
Previous Gulfstream Aircraft G650
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26.0 in 28.0 in
3.4 in
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G650 Emergency ExitsG650 Emergency Exits
• New, large overwing exits • Two per side for highest safety standard
Exceeds certification requirements 26”
32”
• Exceeds certification requirements 26
Emergency Exit Hatch
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G650 Baggage AreaG650 Baggage Area
• Larger usable baggage capability– Usable Baggage volume of 195 ft3 (11% more than G550) – 31.5 ft2 floor area (9% more than G550)– 42.8” x 35.7” exterior door (8% larger than G550)
Forward• Accessibility
– 4 inches lower to the ground for easier loading of baggage
– Accessible in flight to 51,000 ft
• Enhanced Safety– Secondary pressure bulkhead – Passively inflated external door seal
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G650 SystemsG650 Systems
• New PlaneView II cockpit – Standard Synthetic Vision Primary Flight Display– Standard EVS II with next generation head up guidance system– New Weather radar 3-D scan with vertical view– New Integrated standby multifunction controller
• New fly-by-wire flight control system with multiple redundancy• New solid state secondary power distribution system• Improved electric and hydraulic systems • New higher thrust, more fuel efficient Rolls-Royce BR725 engines
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System architecture designed for redundancy and improved reliability
• PlaneConnect™ maintenance trend predictive and diagnostic service
G650 New PlaneView II Cockpit FeaturesG650 New PlaneView II Cockpit Features
• Gulfstream PlaneView II flight deck based on Honeywell Primus Epic avionics
• Four large 14 inch adaptive LCD displays
• New LCD Head Up Display with EVS II standard
• Standard Synthetic Vision -Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD)N St db
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• New Standby Multifunctional Controller
• 3 PlaneBook tablet computers standard
• Compact pedestal
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G650 Standard PlaneView II Features G650 Standard PlaneView II Features
• Triplex Flight Management System
• Automatic Emergency Descent Mode
• PlaneView II Enhancements– RNP 0.1 capable– FANS-1 Controller Pilot Datalink
Communication (CPDLC) – existing ACARS protocol
– GPS Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
– Lateral Precision Vertical (LPV) approach capability
Most technologically advancedMost technologically advanced
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– INAV – improved airway labeling and peaks display
Most technologically advanced flight deck
with new levels of safety and situational awareness
Most technologically advanced flight deck
with new levels of safety and situational awareness
New Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC)New Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC)
• Combines current display controller functionality with standby flight instruments
• 5” LCD display and switch panel• Reverts to standby display if
PFD is lost• Additional Functionality
– Refuel control– Cabin Pressure Control System
(CPCS) semi-mode control– Weather radar control– Hydraulic and oil level display
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Hydraulic and oil level display– Tire pressure display
Integrated LCD Display Increases Functionality and Improves Safety & Reliability
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New 3-D Scan Weather Radar New 3-D Scan Weather Radar
• Fully Automatic Honeywell RDR 4000 weather radar• 3-D scanning capability with vertical profile view included in display• Integral terrain database for efficient ground clutter elimination
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More Complete Weather Depiction for Improved Situational Awareness
Fly-by-Wire Flight Control SystemFly-by-Wire Flight Control SystemEHSA – Right Hydraulic
EHSA – Left Hydraulic
EBHA – Electric
• Primary flight control system– 3-axis digital system– 2 flight control computers – 4 dissimilar channels (quadruplex)– Each channel able to command every
REU 1
REU 3
REU 5
REU 7
REU 9 REU 10
REU 8
REU 6
REU 4
REU 2
ycontrol surface
• Backup flight control system with “get home” capability
– 3-axis Backup Flight Control Unit (BFCU)– Totally independent hardware & software– Exceeds certification requirements
• Electric Backup Hydrostatic Actuators (EBHA)
S lf t i d h d li t ith
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Right Hydraulic
Left Hydraulic
Electric
EBHA
REU 15
REU 16
REU 11
REU 13
REU 12
REU 14
Highly Redundant and Technologically Advanced Flight Control System
Highly Redundant and Technologically Advanced Flight Control System
– Self contained hydraulic system with independent electric power
– Enhanced safety– Dedicated backup batteries
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• Maintains control column / yoke and pedal arrangement– Same basic layout as G550
G650 Flight Deck ControlsG650 Flight Deck Controls
– Goal is to have a common pilot type rating with the G550
– Similar approach taken by Boeing (777, 787) and Embraer (170 / 175 / 190 / 195)
• Improves situational awareness through linked controls
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– Crew coordination of control surface inputs
– Visual indication of autopilot and autothrottle inputs
New Secondary Power Distribution system New Secondary Power Distribution system
• Controls and protects selected non flight-critical electrical loads
• Solid state power controllers (SSPC) within the distribution units functionwithin the distribution units function as electronic circuit breakers
• System Benefits:– 300 lb weight savings over
conventional circuit breakers
– Eliminates more than 400 circuit breakers and relays
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– Removes more than 3 miles of wiring
– Provides improved circuit protection, including arc fault detection
MCDU and CAS provide control and statusCB pull / reset / collar is MCDU function
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G650 Waste and Water SystemG650 Waste and Water System
• Water System– Dual water systems– Two supply lines to each faucet and coffee makers– Each toilet is supplied by different water systemsy y– Dual conformal tank design
• 40 gallon capacity (2 x 20 gallon)
– Manual fill capability, in-flight or on ground– Redundant heaters and relocation of supply
lines and valves above floor to prevent freezing• Waste System
– Designed to set a new industry standard for reliabilityW t t k l t d t i it i t
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– Waste tank located to improve gravity assist– Waste tubes routed with limited bends– Each toilet incorporates manual override flush handle
Designed Using Cabin Essential™ Philosophy:No Single Failure can Render the System Inoperable
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G650 Integration Test Facility (ITF)G650 Integration Test Facility (ITF)
• Cockpit and cabin test rigs – Fully functional cockpit and cabin
electronic mockups used to evaluate and validate design
– Simulates complete aircraft systemsSimulates complete aircraft systems and network architecture with full cabin wiring
• PlaneView™ II avionics platform– Human factors testing on cockpit
and avionics – Advanced software and hardware
integration
• Cabin systems mockup
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Cabin systems mockup– Support Cabin Essential ™ design– All cabin equipment wired for test– Two seating areas
cabin mockup
G650 Advanced Flight Control Test Rig-“Iron Bird”G650 Advanced Flight Control Test Rig-“Iron Bird”
Iron Bird functionality• Complete flight control
system • Simulated cockpit displays
Purpose built flight controls test rig• Evaluate design & function prior to
flight test• LRU system integration
• Purpose built flight controls test rig
• Evaluate and eliminate problems prior to flight
p p y• Hydraulic System
(pumps, aircraft plumbing)• Landing gear• Electrical power distribution
and harnessing
• Operational in late 2008
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test• LRU system
integration
Benefits:• Reduction of time and risk in
development and implementation• Increased safety for flight test• Smoother entry into service
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Fuselage Barrel Development and Structural TestingFuselage Barrel Development and Structural Testing
• Validated new design and determinate assembly method for G650 fuselage
– Full scale fuselage section– Tested and verified new assembly approachy pp
• Successfully tested assembly beyond ultimate load (150% limit load)
– Upbending: 265% limit load– Downbending: 180% limit load– Upbending + Torsion: 190% limit load– The structure returned to original shape
• Pressure tested to 18 37 psi (proof test)
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Pressure tested to 18.37 psi (proof test)– Validated new window box structure
Successfully Tested Beyond Successfully Tested Beyond Required Design LevelsRequired Design Levels
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Designed for Manufacturing and MaintenanceDesigned for Manufacturing and Maintenance
• CATIA V5 / ENOVIA 3D model-based design– Full interference-free integration
of systems and structures• Design-as-built approach
E i i d M f t i– Engineering and Manufacturing concurrent design
• Delmia software for ergonomic analysis• More bonded panels and stringers
– 60% Fastener count reduction– Improved skin quality
• Maximized use of industry standard parts and common parts
Over 50% reduction of parts and part numbers from G550
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– Over 50% reduction of parts and part numbers from G550• Increased use of monolithic machined components
– Eliminates sheet metal assemblies– Reduces part count– Improves product quality and repeatability
Manufacturing Automation and ToolingManufacturing Automation and Tooling
• Integrated Panel Assembly Cell (IPAC)
– Assemble frames to panels– Replaces hand riveting
• Precision Build Carts (PBC)– Carts are used in multiple fixtures– Maintains structure reference
points throughout build process– No hoisting of barrels
• CNC Profiler– Route and drill composite
components
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Improved Quality Improved Quality and Precisionand Precision
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Manufacturing Benefit SummaryManufacturing Benefit Summary
• Increased use of machined parts
• Incorporation of Precision Assembly methods
• Total part count reductionpof over 50% from G550
• Maximized use of industrystandard parts
• Maximized use of common parts
• Reduced number of suppliers
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Note: estimated reductions
• Less Assembly Time
• Better quality
New Standard on Aircraft AvailabilityNew Standard on Aircraft Availability
Maintenance that Impact Aircraft Availability:
G550 G650 Goal Comments
Planned Maintenance 1% 1% No Change
Scheduled Maintenance(MSG-3 Program)
7% 3% Scheduled maintenance at 600 hrs (20% longer than the G550)Reducing Tasks, Improved Access, Standardizing Parts
Unscheduled Maintenance 8% 5% All LRUs Designed to be Removed / Replaced in 30 minsImproved Built in Test (BIT)Improved MTBFs from Suppliers
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Health & Trend Monitoring
Total Estimated Availability 84% 91%
Higher Aircraft Availability and Lower Maintenance Costs
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Research & Development Programs
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R & D TopicsR & D Topics
•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems
•• Advanced Flight Controls ProgramAdvanced Flight Controls Program
•• Aircraft Health & Trend MonitoringAircraft Health & Trend Monitoring
•• Obstacle Threat Warning SystemsObstacle Threat Warning Systems
•• Advanced Cockpit & Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit & Vision Systems
•• Advanced Flight Controls ProgramAdvanced Flight Controls Program
•• Aircraft Health & Trend MonitoringAircraft Health & Trend Monitoring
•• Obstacle Threat Warning SystemsObstacle Threat Warning Systems
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•• Supersonic TechnologySupersonic Technology•• Supersonic TechnologySupersonic Technology
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Advanced Cockpit / Vision SystemsAdvanced Cockpit / Vision Systems
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Evolution of Cockpit DisplaysEvolution of Cockpit Displays
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EVS II and SV-PFDEVS II and SV-PFD
• Enhanced Vision System (EVS)– Gulfstream first to certify EVS: September 2001– Over 400 Currently in Service– EVS II Certified: December 2007
• Synthetic Vision – Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD)– Gulfstream first CFR Part 25 OEM to certify SV Technology:
December 2007
• Complimentary Systems Provide Improved Situational Awareness to Crew
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• Unprecedented in civil aviation
EVS II and SV-PFD Standard in G450, G550, and G650
Enhanced Vision System (EVS)Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
• IR Sensor in Nose• Image Displayed on HUD
– Terrain– Airport– Runways / Taxiways– Ground Traffic
• EVS sees at night and in reduced atmospheric visibility (smoke, dust, haze, and fog)
• Allows pilots to use EVS at Decision Height to see runway in order to continue the approach
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ppto 100 ft
• At 100ft, pilot must transition to natural vision to land the aircraft
Improved Safety in Low Visibility and Night Conditions
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SV-PFD
• SV-PFD – Synthesized image of outside world on Primary Flight Display
Data from on board terrain database is processed with– Data from on-board terrain database is processed with aircraft position, altitude and heading to provide 3-D perspective view on the Primary Flight Display
• Benefits:– En-route: Increases awareness of surrounding terrain
– Departure and Approach: Increased awareness of major b t l (>1 000 ft)
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obstacles (>1,000 ft)
– Approach: Awareness of runway position
Gulfstream’s SV-PFDGulfstream’s SV-PFD
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SV- PFD Displayed on Pilot’s Display Unit
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Airport Symbol
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A Breakthrough in Crew AwarenessA Breakthrough in Crew Awareness
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Equivalent Visual Operations
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FAA’s Plan for Next Generation Air Transportation System
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Gulfstream Equivalent Visual OperationsGulfstream Equivalent Visual Operations
Gulfstream’s EVS and SV-PFD systems will serve as the basis for Equivalent Visual Operations in the NextGen Airspace
Fused Sensors
Advanced SVS Cockpit
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Advanced Flight Controls Program Advanced Flight Controls Program
Faster, Smoother …Faster, Smoother …
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AFC Program GoalsAFC Program Goals• Evaluate emerging technologies• Build supplier base• Develop internal expertise• Demonstrate technology in flight gy g• Determine benefits in capability, performance, reliability and cost
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AFC Fly-by Wire Highlights
• Fly by Wire Spoilers• Improved Stability at
Higher Speed
First Flight – Spoiler
September 26, 2006
First Flight – Spoiler
September 26, 2006
• Demonstrated Increased Roll Performance
• Improved Ride Comfort• Fly by Wire Spoilers &
Elevator• Electrical Backup
Hydrostatic Actuator
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First Flight – Elevator (Hydraulic Motor)
May 16, 2007
First Flight – Elevator (Electric Motor)
October 8, 2007
First Flight – Elevator (Hydraulic Motor)
May 16, 2007
First Flight – Elevator (Electric Motor)
October 8, 2007
Hydrostatic Actuator (EBHA)
• Dissimilar Power Sources – Hydraulic or Electric
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AFC Fly-by-Light
• Fiber optic applications for Flight Control Systems– Assess Electrical-Optical Connector Technology– Assess Weight Savings and EMI Benefits– Assess Manufacturing Installation Conceptsg p
• “Fly by Light” Demonstration completed February 27, 2008– FBL Optical Harness used to control Mid Spoilers
Electrical
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In-Line Signal Concentrator
Optical
AFC Fly-by-Wireless
• Demonstration Completed 22 Jul 08 on Iron Bird Ground Test Rig
– Digital bus communication used to control Mid Spoilers
Tx/Rx boxp
• Demonstration on GV Test Aircraft Completed in August 2008
• Potential Wireless Applications: – Backup Flight Control System– Wireless Remote Sensors for Other Functions
• Potential Aircraft Benefits:– Added Redundancy & Safety
Electrical
Optical
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– Weight & Cost Savings– Reduced Maintenance Wireless
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Aircraft Health & Trend Monitoring
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Objectives
• Eliminate unscheduled maintenance• Significantly reduce scheduled maintenance
– Drive to “on condition”
• Reduce return to service time– Have part available when aircraft lands
• Use hardware and software capability to include other valued customer services
• System transparent to customer (no manual downloads)E i t d t ft i id t / t
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• Easier access to data after incident / event
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Service / Support Concept
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StatusStatus
• Phase I (PlaneConnectTM) complete– More than 200 Gulfstream aircraft currently in program– Received over 16,000 maintenance message downlinks
• Operators very impressed with system– Operators receive email from aircraft– All messages automatically monitored within 5 minutes of
transmission– Operator base and Gulfstream alerted of potential AOG situation
• Only business jet with this capability• Provides new insight into fleet operations
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Provides new insight into fleet operations– Identifies individual aircraft issues– Helps quantify fleet issues
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Phase II Underway for G650Phase II Underway for G650
• Adding capability to capture more parameter data– Provide faster identification and resolution of issues during early
service experienceservice experience– Support investigation of intermittent issues– Reduce return to service time and increase first call resolution rate– Increase ability to determine overall fleet health
• Integral part of G650 Entry Into Service maturity plan
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Will Set a New Standard for Gulfstream Support
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Obstacle Threat Proximity Warning System
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Issue – Ground Damage
• 47% of damage occurs while the aircraft is stationary
– 18% from other aircraft (towing or taxi)
38 HITS24%
22 HITS14%
9 HITS6%
39 HITS25%
– 14% from ground support equipment
– 15% from ground vehicles
• 43% of damage occurs while towing
• 10% of damage occurs during taxi (winglet damage)
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48 HITS31%
Damage Assessment (all models) Jan 2004 – July 2008
Proposed Warning System Development
• Visual and audible obstacle cues to crew during taxi operationsp
• Visual and audible obstacle cues to ground crew during towing operations
• Static Aircraft protection
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Potential Radar Coverage
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• Sensor Locations:– Wing to Body Fairing– Tail Cone
Potential Camera CoveragePotential Camera Coverage
Cockpit Video Display
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Supersonic Technology Program
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QSJ Concept
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Supersonic Technology Development
Overall Objective:Conduct basic research into reducing the impact of sonic boom on people and the environment to enable regulatory change to allow supersonic flight overland, domestically and internationally
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Primary Areas of Supersonic Research
Propulsion• Inlet Wind Tunnel Testing• Nozzle Concepts• University Studies
Aerodynamics• NASA Wing-Body Wind Tunnel Tests• Refinement of Low Boom Geometry
– Propulsion Integration– Boom Signature Shaping
Supersonic ConfigurationSubsonic Configuration
Quiet Spike Flight TestingAdvanced Materials• Composites Development
Systems Integration• eXternal Vision System (XVS) Test• Primary Airframe Systems
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p g g• Structural/Mechanical Design Validation• Near-Field Acoustic Performance
Acoustics• Low Boom Propagation Modeling• Structural & Human Response• Psycho Acoustic Acceptance• Public Awareness and Education
• Airframe Structural Concepts
Component Mockups• Flight Deck• Engine Mounts• Wing Pivot
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Supersonic Acoustic Signature Simulator II
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A Unique Facility For Sonic Boom Acceptability Testing
F-15 Quiet Spike Flight TestF-15 Quiet Spike Flight Test
Objectives:
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• Validate Structural Performance• Validate Extension/Retraction System Performance• Validate Near-Field Aero-acoustic Performance
Gulfstream Proprietary Information
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Outdoor Signature Propagation
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• Quiet SpikeTM robust under non-standard atmospheric profile
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Indoor Response to Sonic Booms
• 2006/2007 NASA Low Boom Tests– Suggests indoor noise may be
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slowly on conclusions
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Sullivan, B. et. al. “ Human Response to Low Intensity Sonic Booms Heard Indoors and Outdoors”, 152nd Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Honolulu HI, 29 Nov, 2006
– Defining road forward for regulatory change
– Engaging broader industry talent at national level C-Weighted Sound Exposure Level
Measured & Scored IndoorsMeasured & Scored Outdoors
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Supersonic OutlookSupersonic Outlook
• Continued Market and Industry Interest in the Development of Future Supersonic Concepts
– Value of Travel Time Increasingly Important– Supersonic Overland Flight Required
• Acoustic Signature Acceptability Critical to Future Design Efforts• Significant Progress Continues• Upcoming Focus Areas:
– Future Technology Demonstration Program – Collaborative NASA / Industry Studies– Ground Boom Simulation and Acceptability Studies – Continued Support of Regulatory Process
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– Continued Support of Regulatory Process
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