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PMA202 AIRCREW SYSTEMS 16 March 2015 Presented to: Human Systems Division Industry Week 2015 Presented by: CAPT Nora Burghardt, USN Program Manager, Aircrew Systems , PMA202 NAVAIR Public Release 2015--22 Distribution Statement A – “Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited 1 PMA202 Summary PMA202 provides the Navy and Marine Corps with affordable aircrew systems by developing, integrating, fielding, and supporting aircrew and flight deck maintainer safety, survivability and mission enhancing core capabilities. File: NAVAIR Brief 2 Aircrew Systems Organization (Sep 2014) Program Manager Sponsors OPNAV: N98, N43 APW: 76 CNAF: N817 Strategic Planning State of the Art CSEL Supportability Upgrade Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA) OpsO / Acquisition Manager Principal Deputy PM Deputy OpsO Aircraft/Display Devices (A/DD) Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Escape Systems • NACES Production • Escape System Upgrades Helmet & Hearing Protection • FD DHP • FD THP • Aircrew Hearing Laser Eye Protection Survival Electronics • CSEL • Other Survivor radios Aviation Clothing / Survival Items • AE • Flight Deck Clothing NVCD • JHMCS NVCD • ANVS-9 Chem Bio Defense Joint Programs • JSAM RW In-Service Support Center Fleet Maint Liaison Deputy ISSC Joint Programs • JSAM Tactical Joint Programs • JSAM Strategic USN / USMC Common • A/P22P-14 • A/P22P-14A Life Support In-Service Products In-Service Electronics NVS MIST/FAILSAFE Oxygen In-Service Products Escape/Crashworthy InService Products Oxygen Systems • OBOGS Chem Bio In-Service Products File: NAVAIR Brief 3 Fleet Challenges • Aircrew are flying longer missions and in more extreme environments • Aircrew are interfacing with a multitude of sensors • Current helmets and hearing protection do not provide the level of protection to the aircrew and maintainers to meet DoD defined noise level limits in and around USN/USMC aircraft • Average Aircrew personnel/gear size has increased while technology and safety improvements have decreased available cockpit space • A multitude of equipment is outdated: helmets, seats, life preservers, emergency equipment, restraint systems We are discovering that numerous integration efforts are lacking a systems approach with regards to human integration The person must be considered up front in the design of weapons systems File: NAVAIR Brief 4 Scope of Aircrew Systems Program Visual Situational Awareness Personnel Protection & Persistence Combat Survivability & Persistence 5 Capability Areas C/B/R/N Protection & Persistence Escape, Egress, Evasion and Recovery 35 Product Groups 785 Products Capability areas align to flight phases and major mission scenarios. 5 Capability Roadmaps PMA202 uses Fleet prioritized capability evolution roadmaps to: • • • • • Portray programmed capability enhancements Identify technology maturation efforts Target recommended resource investments Enable alignment & leveraging with other Services Coordinate requirements with specific T/M/S Relevance for Industry: • Improved identification and description of Aircrew Systems needs and capability gaps • Coordinates Technology advancement activities & Transition opportunities • Assists Industry with aligning internal investments to meet Naval Aviation Enterprise objectives 6 Current versions being updated for 2015. Capability Roadmaps Conventions Bold green font entries represent current baseline states Black dashed lines with regular black font show funded advanced research & technology development activities; Grey dashed lines & font = Unfunded Red dotted lines with italic red font represent unfunded potential capability developments Solid lines and blue font represent funded capability enhancements Personnel Protection & Performance Sustainment Aircrew Systems Capability Evolution Roadmaps 2014 Capability Elements Exposure Protection Passive clothing layers Regulated body cooling (a,b) Regulated body heating (a,b) Optimum Human System Performance, Protection & Persistence Improved fire retardant, increased durability flight deck clothing a. Advanced cooling & heating mechanisms b. Human / equipment digital modeling Head & Neck Protection Legacy helmets & cranials Improved fit, maintainability, improved HMD stability (c,d) c. Human injury & fatigue modeling d. Spinal injury protection Hearing Protection & Comms Intelligibility Passive attenuation products Improved (Triple) Hearing Protection (h) Talk & listen-through communications (e,f) e. Talk-thru / Listen-thru Communications f. Improved Speech Intelligibility g. In-ear/On-person Noise Exposure Dosimetry h. Ear Canal Digital Mapping i. Jet Noise Measurement and Mapping j. Improved Auditory Performance in Complex Air Vehicle Noise Spectra FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 Funded Unfunded 16 17 Funded Capability Enhancement Joint Initiative 19 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development Desired future capability state Capability Area Elements attributes or functionalities File: NAVAIR Brief 18 7 22 Personnel Protection & Performance Sustainment Exposure Protection Passive clothing layers Regulated body cooling (a,b) Regulated body heating (a,b) Optimum Human System Performance, Protection & Persistence Improved fire retardant, increased durability flight deck clothing a. Advanced cooling & heating mechanisms b. Human / equipment digital modeling Head & Neck Protection Legacy helmets & cranials Improved fit, maintainability, improved Helmet Mounted Display stability (c,d) c. Human injury & fatigue modeling d. Spinal injury protection Hearing Protection & Comms Intelligibility Passive attenuation products Talk & listen-through communications (e,f) Improved (Triple) Hearing Protection (h) e. Talk-thru / Listen-thru Communications f. Improved Speech Intelligibility g. In-ear/On-person Noise Exposure h. Ear Canal Digital Mapping i. Jet Noise Measurement and Mapping j. Improved Auditory Performance in Complex Air Vehicle Noise Spectra FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 16 17 Funded Funded Capability Unfunded Enhancement 8 18 Joint Initiative 19 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development 22 Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits Personnel Protection and Performance Sustainment: • Aircrew Endurance Vest: Provides improved ballistic protection, superior load distribution, and a new universal color that allows for increased endurance and deployment in a wider variety of terrains for USN/USMC rotary wing aircrew. • Flight Deck Ensemble: Provides breathable, fire retardant materials that afford an appropriate level of protection, durability and comfort for use by flight deck maintainers in all operating environments. • Flight Deck Hearing Protection: Delivers improved hearing protection and communication intelligibility for USN/USMC flight deck maintainers to safely endure the increased noise environment on the flight deck. • Aircrew Hearing Protection: Identify and develop alternate solutions that provide improved hearing protection and increased speech intelligibility for rotary wing aircrew. File: NAVAIR Brief 9 Technology Gaps & Desired Enhancements Personnel Protection and Performance Sustainment: Technology gaps: • Hearing Conservation: • Accurate understanding of noise levels, exposure & damage. • Reduced-bulk technologies capable of exceeding 40 db noise attenuation with talkthrough capability for aircrew and maintainer applications. • Affordable digitized ear canal mapping. • Fire Retardant Textile Design: • Affordable replacement for legacy Aramid fibers used in DoD flight clothing applications. Capability Gaps: • Aviators are flying with fixed wing helmets that were designed decades ago. Commercial and militarized helmets have significantly advanced technology in crash protection, hearing protection, comfort, and weight. • Clothing that meets extreme heating & cooling requirements while enabling effective mobility for longer missions without over-heating or dehydrating. • Integrated approach to reduce bulk. • Change fleet culture of hearing conservation File: NAVAIR Brief 10 Helmet & Hearing Protection Overview Helmet & Hearing Protection Overview Legacy Double Hearing Protection 33 dB (Threshold), 39 (Objective) Triple Hearing Protection 39 dB (Threshold), 46 (Objective) HGU-25/P Flight Deck Helmet, Aural Attenuator, foam earplugs w/ CEPs DC2 w/ foam earplugs Custom-molded earplugs (JSF solution) Helmet w/ goggles and foam earplugs Helmet w/ faceshield and foam earplugs 25 dB 35 dB 36 dB 40* dB 41 dB 43 dB Mean – 2 standard deviation attenuation in F/A-18F noise, calculated using the Octave Band Method Combat Operations Survivability & Persistence High Altitude Operations Gaseous O2 (GOX), Liquid O2 (LOX) & On-Board O2 Generation Systems (OBOGS) Improved Oxygen regulation (b,c) O2 monitor Contamination Protection (a) upgrade a. Contaminant Protection Hybrid Systems; Advanced OBOGS closed O2 self-testing & diagnostics (d,e) generation (e) b. Physiologic Limits Assessment Persistent and Survivable Dynamic Combat Operations c. Hypoxia Monitoring, Prediction & Warning d. Oxygen System Monitoring, Fault Detection & Diagnostics e. Next Generation Oxygen System Air Combat Maneuver Extended Missions Air bladder pressurized G Suits Increased endurance seat cushions; Hydration systems; Portable waste removal f. Human injury & fatigue modeling Seat Vibration induced Injury reduction g. Active cushion pressure point reduction Threat Defense Fixed wavelength single-line Laser Eye Protection, (LEP); Bulletproof vests Frequency Agile LEP Improved fit & clarity multi-line LEP (i) h. Multi-line Spectacle & NVG Step In Visor (SIV) i. Ceramic & nanotechnology material armor FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 16 17 Funded Funded Capability Unfunded Enhancement 13 18 Joint Initiative 19 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development 22 Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits Combat Operations Survivability & Persistence: • On Board Oxygen Generation Systems (OBOGS): NAVAIR is aggressively addressing hypoxia via a three-pronged approach. 1. More robust/consistent training (ROBD – Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device) 2. Leverage CRU Solid State Oxygen Monitor into T-45 3. Continue advanced research with personal Oxygen concentration monitor • Also pursuing 4 contamination mitigation initiatives: 1. CO Catalyst for GGU-12 Concentrator 2. Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Testing 3. Air Cycle Machine (ACM) Investigation at Cherry Point 4. Cold Corner Tap 1 • Laser Eye Protection (LEP): Provides the Warfighter with improved fit/ flexible mission/operational solutions to mitigate increased occurrences of self and enemy lasing and prepare for future threats. • Non-Ejection Seat Endurance (NESE): Provides improved pressure distribution and thermal management to improve aircrew endurance during extended missions. Seats have been delivered and returned mixed results. File: NAVAIR Brief 14 Technology Gaps & Desired Enhancements Combat Operations Survivability & Persistence: Technology gaps: • Man-mounted physiological hypoxia condition/symptom detection & warning • High production yield Laser Eye protection material without vision degradation • Lighter weight, flexible & stronger ceramic & nanotechnology material armor Capability Gaps: • Closed system Oxygen generation: safe, compact, light-weight, not dependent upon an extensive logistics support structure • Affordable, light-weight crash-worthy troop seating & gunner seats File: NAVAIR Brief 15 Visual Situational Awareness Gen III Night Vision Devices (NVD) Improved Rotary Wing Night Vision digital optics (Enhanced Visual Acuity – EVA) Inc. 1: enhanced low-light illumination, reduced scintillation, reduced halo effect, lighter weight with symbology (a,b) EVA Inc. 2: higher resolution, all-weather, color, multi-spectral with tactical data overlay (2022) (c,d) a. Lower light level Near InfraRed (NIR) (2kx2k) digital sensor b. High resolution AMOLED micro-miniature digital display c. High Resolution Digital Goggle (RIF) d. Digital Wide Field Of View Night Vision System (SBIR) e. Color High Resolution microdisplay ManTech (Army) f. Next Generation EBAPS NIR digital sensor Heads Up Flight Parameter Display Heads Up Cueing & Targeting g. Ultra higher resolution micro-display Day and night capable helmet mounted Heads Up Displays Day and night helmet mounted cueing Night Vision (capable) Cueing Device (NVCD) 360 degree spherical electro-optical SA (JSF Distributed Aperture System) Next generation tactical helmet: high resolution, all-weather, multi-spectral display with tactical data overlay (2022) (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h) h. Common modular advanced vision systems FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 16 17 Funded Funded Capability Unfunded Enhancement 16 18 Joint Initiative 19 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development 22 Optimum Night Operations Safety & Maximum Tactical SA / Warfighting Effectiveness Night Vision Visual Situational Awareness Ongoing Efforts: • • Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA) Program of Record (POR) • Digital AN/AVS-9 replacement for rotary wing and tiltrotor aircrews • 4 megapixel Near-IR sensor and 2k x 2k OLED display • Currently conducting AoA and drafting Capability Development Document (CDD) S&T • High Resolution Digital Goggle – Rapid Innovation Fund (16 month effort) • Wide Field of View Night Vision System – SBIR 2.5 Enhancement (12 month effort) • ManTech efforts for sensor & display Technology Enhancements: • • • • • • Improved Night and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) resolution/acuity Reduced scintillation in Low Light Level (LLL) conditions Reduced blooming/haloing around bright light sources Digital display for HUD/HMD data and imagery Potential for improved field of view Potential to reduce weight and improve CG on the helmet File: NAVAIR Brief 17 Visual Situational Awareness Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits • Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System Night Vison Cueing and Display (Recently deployed): Displays the same symbology as the F-18 JHMCS day system. Technology Enhancements: • Multi-sensor integration/reduced time to target • Smooth transition between day/night modes • Lower life cycle cost File: NAVAIR Brief 18 Chem Bio Defense Exposure Protection & Persistence Skin Exposure Protection Full Aircrew Protection and Persistent, Effective Air Combat Operations in a Chem Bio Environment Hazard Detection Passive paper sensors Stand Off chemical agent detection Point chemical agent detection Improved protective clothing Lighter weight exposure protection ensemble [Lightweight JPACE and CBFR Glove] a. Textile improvements and nanotechnology designs Respiratory Exposure Protection Exposed Personnel, Equipment & Aircraft Care Legacy Chem Bio masks & filters Improved common respiration protection for Rotary Wing (JSAM RW) Improved common respiration protection for Fixed Wing (JSAM TA and JSAM ST) Soap & water aircraft decontamination, skin wipes Joint Sensitive Equipment Wipe (JSEW) FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 16 Contamination Indicator Decontamination Assurance System (CIDAS) 17 Funded Funded Capability Unfunded Enhancement 19 18 Joint Initiative 19 Shipboard Aircraft Decon 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development 22 Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits Aviation C/B/R/N Systems: • A/P-22P-14A Respirator: Provides improved integration for Chemical Biological Radiological head-eye-respiratory protection during in-flight operations. File: NAVAIR Brief 20 Technology Gaps & Desired Enhancements Aviation C/B/R/N Systems: Technology gaps: • Standoff detection • Biological agent detection Capability Gaps: • Gear integration with existing personal protection equipment • Layers of clothing significantly increase bulk and reduce mobility and situational awareness • Modular Armor • Longer shelf life for equipment • CBRN fire retardant gloves • Lighter weight exposure protection ensemble • Effective shipboard aircraft decontamination File: NAVAIR Brief 21 Escape; Crash Survivability & Egress; Survival, Evasion & Recovery Escape Enhanced stability ejection seats Envelope Expansion (improved head and neck restraints) (a) Minimal Survivable Crash Injuries and 100% Downed Aircrew Recovery Envelope Expansion (improved seat stabilization) (a) Automated pilot ejection initiation a. Human injury & fatigue modeling Crash Survivability & Egress Passive restraint, reactive sensors, manual release; Legacy egress oxygen bottles Advanced crash protection (b,c) b. FW & RW seat crash impact analysis c. Crash attenuating structures & materials analysis Survival, Evasion & Recovery Secure covert communications; Legacy personal flotation; Fixed litter station mounts Multi-mission reconfigurable seating; Improved survival radio Terminal Area Line of Sight Communications Integrated personnel tracking (d) Improved cold-water endurance (e) d. Miniaturized personnel geo-location e. Improved water immersion protection f. Alternative surface flotation device with improved exposure protection FY: Capability Baseline 13 Adv Research Or Tech Dev 14 15 16 17 Funded Funded Capability Unfunded Enhancement 22 18 Joint Initiative 19 20 21 Unfunded Potential Capability Development 22 Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits Escape, Egress, Evasion, and Recovery: SCS-Based • CSEL Sustainability Upgrade: Modify legacy system to enable software reprogramming and upgradeability in order to reduce unit production costs and overall life cycle costs. Air Force and Army support this strategy for their survival radio inventories. *Not yet a formal program – still in the strategic planning phase. • Crash Demonstration. Used to update crash models and determine system performance File: NAVAIR Brief 23 NGSR, Dual Band 5.90 x 2.90 x 1.60 inches 26.3 cubic inches Technology Gaps & Desired Enhancements Escape, Egress, Evasion, and Recovery: Technology gaps: • Smaller, lighter, longer-lasting batteries Capability Gaps: • Ejection seat envelope expansion • Multi-mission reconfigurable seating • Miniaturized water immersion geo-location • Improved water immersion protection • Alternative surface flotation device with improved exposure protection • Auto-activating distress signal & survival location • Smaller form-factor survival radio – reduced bulk File: NAVAIR Brief 24 Aircrew Systems Takeaways • The Aircrew Systems program office heavily relies on Industry to provide solutions that enhance aviation warfighter effectiveness. • Affordability is crucial to the transition of technology to programs of record. • Due to joint nature of many commodity type programs, multi-service coordination between S&T communities is essential. • Miniaturization is a common theme to support Mission Endurance. Lighter, smaller, reduced bulk = less fatiguing. • Acquisition efforts should yield government ownership of data rights to applied technologies whenever possible. 25 Questions File: NAVAIR Brief 26 Back Up File: NAVAIR Brief 27 Helmet & Hearing Protection Overview 28 Recent/Current Programs & Pursuits Visual Situational Awareness: • JHMCS Night Vision Cueing and Display (Recently deployed): Displays the same symbology to the Aviator as the JHMCS day system. • Enhanced Visual Acuity (EVA) Program of Record (POR) • • • • • • • Digital AN/AVS-9 replacement for rotary wing and tiltrotor aircrews 4 megapixel Near-IR sensor and 2k x 2k OLED display Improved Night and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) resolution/acuity Reduced scintillation in Low Light Level (LLL) conditions Reduced blooming/haloing around bright light sources Digital display for HUD/HMD data and imagery Currently conducting AoA and drafting Capability Development Document (CDD) • S&T • High Resolution Digital Goggle – Rapid Innovation Fund (16 month effort) • Wide Field of View Night Vision System – SBIR 2.5 Enhancement (12 month effort) • ManTech efforts for sensor & display File: NAVAIR Brief 29 Technology Gaps & Desired Enhancements Visual Situational Awareness: Technology gaps: • New sensors – Short wave infrared technology, Multi-wavelength Capability Gaps: • • • • • • • Multi-sensor integration Decreased weight Improved field of view Improved CG on the helmet Lower life cycle cost Reduced time to target Applications to enhance pilot acuity in degraded visual conditions S&T • High Resolution Digital Goggle – Rapid Innovation Fund (16 month effort) • Wide Field of View Night Vision System – SBIR 2.5 Enhancement (12 month effort) • ManTech efforts for sensor & display File: NAVAIR Brief 30