AIR VEHICLE ENGINEERINGOVERVIEW
Presented by:Mr. Tom RudowskyDeputy Director, AIR4.3A
Air Vehicle Engineering Department (4.3)Research and Engineering (4.0)
Naval Air System Command7 November 2007
NAVAIR Public Release 698Distribution Statement A – “Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited”
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AIR VEHICLE ENGINEERINGOVERVIEW
Mr. Tom RudowskyDeputy Director, AIR4.3A
Air Vehicle Engineering Department (4.3)Research and Engineering (4.0)Naval Air System Command
7 November 2007
PRIMARY POC:Mr. Jerry RubinskyAIR 4.3 SBIR Coordinator
NAVAIR Public Release 698Distribution Statement A – “Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited”
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Naval Aviation: Navy and Marine Corps Air Systems
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. . . TO DEVELOP, ACQUIRE AND SUPPORT AIRCRAFT AND RELATED SYSTEMS WHICHCAN BE OPERATED AND SUSTAINED AT SEA
. . . TO WORK WITH INDUSTRY ON BEHALFOF THE USER TO DELIVER OURPRODUCTS AND SERVICES
COMPARATIVE SCALINGUSS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)
OVERLAID ON TYPICAL AIRFIELD RUNWAY(12,000 FT.X150 FT)
COMPARATIVE SCALINGUSS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)
OVERLAID ON TYPICAL AIRFIELD RUNWAY(12,000 FT.X150 FT)
OUR CORE FOCUSES ON WHERE WE ARE DIFFERENT
NAVAIR’s ROLE IN NAVAL AVIATION IS…
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COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT AND MISSION ROLES
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SHIP/AIRCRAFT INTEGRATION
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Extreme Environments
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Structures
Standards
SubsystemsFlying Qualities
PerformanceAerodynamics
Simulation
Flight Controls
Landing Gear
Thermal Management
HydraulicsFatigue
Mechanical Systems
Fire Protection
Ice Protection
LoadsFlutter
Service Life
Technology
Transparencies
Flight ClearanceFuel Containment
SpecificationCorrosion
Store Separation And More ….Wind Tunnel Testing
AIR VEHICLE ENGINEERING
Modeling
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Science and Technology Acquisition In-Service Support
AIRCRAFT PLATFORM INTERFACESHIP & EXPEDITIONARY
AIRCREW / MAINTENANCE TRAINING SYSTEMS
MISSION SYSTEMS & SENSORSAIR ASW / ASUW
SEA BASED AIRCRAFT &SYSTEMS / UNMANNED AERIAL
VEHICLES (UAVs)
MARITIME WEAPONS
FULL LIFE CYCLE
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NAPRA – ATSUGI, JAPAN
NAVAIR HQ
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITY
CHINA LAKENAWC WEAPONS DIV
POINT MUGUNAWC WEAPONS DIV
NORTH ISLANDNAVAIRDEPOT, NATEC
NAVAL AIR DEPOTTRANSITIONING TO
FLEET READINESS CENTERS
• MISSILES / FREEFALL WEAPONS• WEAPON SYSTEM INTEGRATION• ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS• LAND RANGE / SEA RANGE• NON LETHAL WEAPONS
WEAPONSWEST COAST HUB
AIRCRAFTEAST COAST HUB
LAKEHURSTNAWC AIRCRAFT DIV
PATUXENT RIVERNAVAIR HQ, PEOS, NAWC
AIRCRAFT DIV
CHERRY POINTNAVAIRDEPOT
JACKSONVILLENAVAIRDEPOT
ORLANDONAWC AIRCRAFT DIV
NAVAIR MAJOR SITES
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NAPRA – ATSUGI, JAPAN
NAVAIR HQ
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITY
CHINA LAKENAWC WEAPONS DIV
POINT MUGUNAWC WEAPONS DIV
NORTH ISLANDNAVAIRDEPOT, NATEC
NAVAL AIR DEPOTTRANSITIONING TO
FLEET READINESS CENTERS
• MISSILES / FREEFALL WEAPONS• WEAPON SYSTEM INTEGRATION• ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS• LAND RANGE / SEA RANGE• NON LETHAL WEAPONS
WEAPONSWEST COAST HUB
AIRCRAFTEAST COAST HUB
LAKEHURSTNAWC AIRCRAFT DIV
PATUXENT RIVERNAVAIR HQ, PEOS, NAWC
AIRCRAFT DIV
CHERRY POINTNAVAIRDEPOT
JACKSONVILLENAVAIRDEPOT
ORLANDONAWC AIRCRAFT DIV
NAVAIR MAJOR SITES – 4.3 ON SITE PERSONNEL
AIR43 PERSONNELON SITE
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INTEGRATED PROGRAM TEAMS
INTERRELATED AND INTERDEPENDENT IN
SUPPORT OF THE WARFIGHTER
(PRODUCT AND SERVICE OUTPUTS)
COMPETENCIES(SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE,TOOLS, PROCESSES)
BUSINESS UNITS(COST EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS,
WORK ENVIRONMENT, BEST INTERESTS OF NAVY)
ENTERPRISE AND OTHER TEAMS
PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF OUR CONOPS
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Systems Engineering DivisionAIR4.3.1
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Systems Engineering Division
Aeromechanics
Subsystems
Structures
Other Engineering Depts
Our goal is to achieve an integrated, balanced Air Vehicle system solution that meets cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Mission : To manage and lead Air Vehicle Integrated Product Teams. We develop Air Vehicle requirements, maintain Air Vehicle configuration, manage risk, and measure technical performance focusing on Fleet needs over the entire life cycle of a weapon system.
Air Vehicle Systems Engineering Division
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Aeromechanics DivisionAIR4.3.2
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Aeromechanics Division
Flight Test
Simulation
Analysis
Wind Tunnel Testing
NATOPS DEVELOPMENTCONTROL LAW DEVELOPMENTSPEC COMPLIANCE / GUIDANCETACTICAL UTILITY ASSESSMENT
FLIGHT TEST PLANNINGDATA / ANALYSIS VALIDATION
RISK REDUCTION
FLIGHT CLEARANCE FLIGHT ENVELOPE EXPANSION
FLEET SUPPORT
PRE-FLIGHT TEST PREDICTIONSDATA BASE DEVELOPMENT
MISHAP INVESTIGATIONS
AeromechanicsInterface
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Structures DivisionAIR4.3.3
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Structures Division
Res
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Next Generation Service Life TrackingRisk QuantificationEnhanced Failure PredictionNew Structural Mfg & Repair ConceptsCalculation Management SystemFlight and Ground Test Methodologies
Acq
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tion Design & Certification Criteria
IPT StaffingCommand and Ktr ConsultingStructural/Dynamic Ground & Flight Test Requirements DefinitionAirworthiness Certification & Flight Clearance
Direct Fleet SupportDepot Production SupportEngineering InvestigationsAircraft Modification/EnhancementsIn-Service Damage Repair Design/CertificationBattle Damage Repair Design/CertificationFollow-on Test & Evaluation, Stores IntegrationService Life Assessment/ExtensionInventory Management/Tracking
In-S
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Engi
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Materials DivisionAIR4.3.4
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Materials Division
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Subsystems DivisionAIR4.3.5
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Aerial Refueling Stores
Internal Fuel Tanks
Tank 1E(Tank 1F not shown)
Tank 2
Tank 3
Tank 5L
Tank 5R
Tank 4
Vent Tank
Wing Tank
Tank 1E(Tank 1F not shown)
Tank 2
Tank 3
Tank 5L
Tank 5R
Tank 4
Vent Tank
Wing Tank
Subsystems DivisionReservoirs
Tubing runs
Accumulators
F-18 Pumps
Switching Valves
FIRE PROTECTION
Prevention, Containment, Detection, Suppression
ECS
Cooling and Pressurization for Crew and Avionics
ICE PROTECTION
Detection and Management of Ice Accretion
Mechanisms
Transparencies
Airframe Bearings
Internal Cargo
External CargoFasteners
Emergency Egress Lighting
Main Gear Design,Structural Integration &
Performance
Nose Gear Design,Structural Integration &
Performance
Brake Control System Design,Installation, Integration & Performance
Landing Gear Door & UplockIntegration & Performance
Launch Bar, Holdback Bar &Arresting Hook
Integration & Performance
Nose Wheel Steering
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Main Gear Design,Structural Integration &
Performance
Nose Gear Design,Structural Integration &
Performance
Brake Control System Design,Installation, Integration & Performance
Landing Gear Door & UplockIntegration & Performance
Launch Bar, Holdback Bar &Arresting Hook
Integration & Performance
Nose Wheel Steering
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
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QUESTIONS?