Saab Microwave Systems (formerly Ericsson) is the lead contractor for the Erieye surveillance radar. The Erieye radar is operational on a number of other aircraft including the Saab 340, Embraer R-99 and Embraer EMB-145. Erieye is an active phased array pulse Doppler radar operating in the 3.1GHz to 3.3GHz band. The radar is operational from three minutes after take-off and during climb and provides an effective surveillance area of 500,000km².
"The main cabin is fitted with five mission operator consoles on the starboard side."
The Erieye radar has an instrumental range of 450km and detection range of 350km against a fighter aircraft sized target in dense hostile electronic warfare environments and at low target altitudes. The system is capable of tracking multiple air and sea target over the horizon and provides above 20km altitude coverage, 360° coverage and has sea surveillance capability. The radar incorporates an identification friend or foe interrogator. The system comprises an active phased array pulse Doppler radar with a secondary surveillance radar.
The fixed dual sided electronically scanned antenna array is installed in a rectangular housing, dorsally mounted above the fuselage.
Electronic warfare suite
The aircraft's electronic warfare suite is based on the Saab Avitronics HES-21 electronic support measures (ESM) and self-protection suite. The HES-21 also provides a ground-based support system (EGSS), which provides mission data for the aircraft electronic warfare system and for analysis of recorded data.
Electronic support measures
The electronic support measures (ESM) system comprises digital narrow band and wide band receivers and associated antennae, providing close to 100 % probability of intercept (POI). The digital receiver is equipped with interferometer antenna arrays.
The ESM obtains the electronic order of battle (EOB) data and intercepts, characterises and identifies signals, defines their direction of arrival, generating and displaying warning information. The ESM system operates autonomously and allows real time ESM analysis and presentation to the ESM operator on board the aircraft. ESM data is recorded during missions for post mission tactical and technical analysis. Information is transferred to other onboard systems including the command and control system and the radio data link-controller.
The radar receivers cover low band (7GHz to 2GHz), mid band (2GHz to 18GHz) and high band (28GHz to 40GHz).
The digital RF receiver provides very high sensitivity and selectivity and uses fast Fourier transforms (FFT) and channelisation signal processing techniques. The ESM's wide band and narrow band receivers provide 360° coverage, and close to 100% probability of intercept. The system provides high sensitivity and selectivity in dense and hostile signal environments.
Self-protection system
The self-protection system (SPS) comprises: defensive aids control system, radar warning, laser warning, missile approach warning and chaff and flare dispenser systems. The self-protection suite provides selection and, in automatic mode, the initiation of the chaff and countermeasures sequences.
"The Erieye radar has an instrumental range of 450km and detection range of 350km."
The laser warning system is based on the Saab Avitronics LWS-310 laser warner operating in the 0.5 to 17 microns wavelength bands. Spatial and spectral coverage is provided by an array of three sensors on each side of the aircraft.
The missile launch and approach warner (MAW) is based on the Saab Avitronics MAW-300, which can simultaneously monitor and track up to eight threats. It has four sensors, two on each side, and each with 110° azimuthal coverage to provide the overlapped 360° spatial coverage.
The chaff and flare dispensing system (CFDS) comprises a dispenser control unit, (CFDC) with a cockpit mounted display and control panel, defensive aids suite computer with a threat library database, two BOL electromechanical dispensers and six BOP pyrotechnical dispensers.
The BOL dispenser is a high-capacity, 160-cartridges, electro-mechanical chaff dispenser. The BOL dispensers are installed in the fairings under the wingtip-mounted radar warning pods. The dispenser incorporates vortex generators which provide chaff blooming characteristics and a chaff cloud Doppler response.
The BOP dispenser is a pyrotechnic dispenser carrying Nato standard rectangular cartridges or magazines of 39 1in² cartridges. The dispenser has the capability to dispense different ammunition types concurrently. The BOP dispensers are housed on each side of the underside of the fuselage to the aft of the wings.
Engine
The aircraft is fitted with two Rolls-Royce AE 2100A turboprop engines developing 3,095kW.
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The Saab 2000 AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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The Saab 2000 AEW&C aircraft is a variant of the Saab 2000 regional transport turboprop equipped with the Saab Systems Erieye reconnaissance radar.
Saab 2000 AEW&C Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft
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The Saab 2000 AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The Saab 2000 AEW&C airborne early warning and control aircraft is a variant of the Saab 2000 regional transport turboprop aircraft equipped with the spine-mounted Saab Systems Erieye PS-890 side-looking reconnaissance radar.
The first customer for the Saab 2000 AEW&C, the Pakistan Fiza'ya (the Pakistan Air Force), placed the order on Saab, based in Stockholm, in June 2006. The first of five aircraft was rolled out in April 2008 and is scheduled to enter service in 2009. Thailand announced the selection of the Saab 2000 AEW&C in June 2007.
The aircraft, fully equipped for airborne early warning and control, can also be used for national security missions, border control, airborne command and control, disaster management coordination and for emergency air traffic control.
Saab Surveillance Systems is the lead contractor for the Saab 2000 AEW&C programme. Saab Aerotech is responsible for the development and modification of the Saab 2000 regional aircraft to the AEW&C configuration. Six other Saab business units are also contracted for major elements of the programme.
The outer wing sections have been strengthened, as has the roof of the fuselage, to accommodate the weight of the Erieye antenna and its housing. The vertical tail area has been increased to provide improved stabilisation.
M39A2 / A3 20mm cannons are amongst the weapons for which AEIS offer complete spares support, upgrades and supply.
AEIS offer an extensive range of equipment associated with fire products. Instrumental trials record a wide variety of data collected by various means: for example, Skyscreen's monitor projectile velocity and rate of fire.
WEAPON DYNAMICS MONITORING
AEIS also has the capacity to monitor weapon dynamics with kinematic equipment, which utilises rotary and linear displacement transducers linked to a kinematic computer. Here, recordings are captured every 4µs. The results are analysed using DaDiSP software.
AEIS offer complete spares support, upgrades and supply of the following weapons:
* Aden 30mm cannons
* Minigun
* Aden 25mm cannons
* DEFA 30mm cannons
* M39A2 / A3 20mm cannons
AEIS design, manufacture and support a full range of products for armoured fighting vehicles.
We have a full and exclusive licensing agreement to market and manufacture the ex-Helio / TAVFS range of weapon mounts and miscellaneous electro-mechanical sub-systems. Our range of weapon system supports includes:
* Front bumper assemblies
* Lightweight towbar assemblies
* Ratclaw combat rescue devices
* Transparent armour
* Clear gun shields
* Full gunners protection kits
* Night vision light bars
* Spare wheel and tyre carriers
WEAPON AND WEAPON SYSTEMS DESIGN
AEIS' years of specialist experience in the design of weapons, weapon systems and associated ground support equipment is further enhanced by use of 2-D and 3-D CAD software packages. At AEIS, we pride ourselves not only on our ability to customise our 'off-the-shelf' products, but also to design new systems from scratch to suit customers' specific requirements.
Care is taken throughout the design phase to ensure that we address key areas, such as supportability through the life of a product. Such dedication optimises availability and reduces lifecycle costs.
ARMOURED VEHICLE WEAPONS SUPPORTS
The full range of products AEIS design, manufacture and support for armoured fighting vehicles includes:
* Sentinels
* Sentinel PWSs
* Odins
* Metsmans
* Helio FVC110s
* Thales cupolas
* Thales FVT114s
GUN AND COMPONENT REBUILDS AND SERVICING
Customers' complete gun and components are rebuilt and serviced at AEI Systems' (AEIS) modern UK plant, which uses the latest techniques and adheres to the most modern standards. During this process, each component is critically examined and, if necessary, replaced with a newer model prior to rebuild, proof and acceptance test firing.
AEIS' high inventory level of shelf repairs, in combination with our computerised information, guarantees fast order processing and minimum turnaround times. This ensures AEIS' recognised reputation on an international level for the highest standards of customer service.
AEIS provides supports for all small and medium calibre weapon systems on every platform type.
AEIS, formed in 1961, provides specialised support (notably weapon spares and platform spares) for air, land and sea platforms across the globe. Our core business is supports for all small and medium calibre weapon systems on every platform type.
With a 12,000ft² factory and offices measuring 3,000ft², in the UK, our facility has full section 5 clearance. AEIS provide full design, development and manufacture of weapon systems, as well as trials, support, technical publications, maintenance, repair and spares worldwide.
Today on Air Force Technology
The economic downturn is a time to invest for the US Air Force, which currently has a penchant for all things green. By Anthony Beachey.
It might appear a surprising statement but the US military, and in particular the US Air Force (USAF), after years of emitting large amounts of greenhouse gas, is now doing more to save the planet than most other organisations. Against the likes of Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, the US Defense Department is investing huge sums in the search to develop renewable sources of energy as well as improving energy efficiency.
The reasons behind making such investments, however, are quite different. Key drivers behind this trend include: national security – the US does not want to be dependent upon energy imported from politically unstable regions; cost – even a 5% cut in the fuel bill would save the Department of Defense $635m (based on the 2007 figure); and finally because it makes sound military sense – many lives are lost transporting fuel to the frontline in vulnerable convoys.
The USAF accounts for about 70% of the US military's fuel consumption – and the military is known to be one of the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide in the world. The USAF burned 3.2 billion gallons of aviation fuel in fiscal 2005, or 52.5% of all fossil fuel used by the government, federal statistics show.
While the air force, has already made great advances in terms of fuel efficiency and developing alternative fuels, the recession and the global financial crisis is likely to spur even more rapid progress in this area and provide a welcome bonanza for many companies struggling in the downturn.
President Obama's huge $787bn stimulus package includes $4.5bn to be used on greening the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense – and the USAF will get a significant portion of this.
Change of plans
Take the collapse in the price of oil (after reaching almost $150 a barrel in July 2008, it now sells for less than $40) as an example. This has not changed the USAF plans to fly its jets on fuel made from coal, natural gas, and even animal fat. This is mainly because military planners believe the fall in the price of oil is likely to prove temporary.
The service still plans to complete certification of all aircraft to fly on synthetic fuels by 2011. That will create huge demand for synthetic fuels that could provide the basis for the development of a synthetic oil industry in the US, with other countries likely following suit. The demand for fuel efficiency is also having an impact on the design of aircraft, which need to be lighter and less thirsty. Advances in the design of military aircraft are bound to have spin-offs in the civil aviation sector.
Researchers from the University of Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have, for example, discovered a new class of electrodes that can be used in fuel cells. It could provide an economical alternative to the costly precious-metal catalysts now used in fuel cells.
Future technologies
Certainly the drive for fuel efficiency by the USAF has already had a dramatic impact on the aeroengine sector. The air force is sponsoring the ADVENT (adaptive versatile engine technology) programme, which involves step-changing technologies that will have a huge impact on future military and commercial engines. The five-year programme focuses on variable-cycle technologies to enable pilots to switch from combat manoeuvres to long-range flight and accommodate lower fuel requirements of long-range missions and high performance during supersonic missions.
The American military is not alone in attempting to improve fuel efficiency and adopt alternative fuels. Air forces around the world are following suit for sound strategic and economic reasons. Thus while green issues may take a back seat in many areas during the recession, as consumers and business alike simply concentrate on value and survival, this won't be the case in the military arena.
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What is the IATA Annual General Meeting and who attends?
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is IATA's pre-eminent event. In addition to the statutory obligations, the formalising of industry positions and the evidencing of airline unity, the AGM provides a focus for emerging industry issues and a forum for Members to meet and network. Over 600 representatives from IATA's Member Airlines, Industry Associate partners, international and regional associations, leading manufacturers and industry suppliers attend this meeting annually, accompanied by a large media contingent.
History of AGM & World Air Transport Summit
The organizational meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was held in Havana, Cuba in April of 1945 and IATA formally came into being on the 19th of that month. Later that year, in October, the First Annual General Meeting of IATA was held in Montreal. At that time, there were 57 Members from 31 countries; today, IATA represents some 230 Members from all over the world.
The 55th Annual General Meeting, in Rio de Janeiro in 1999, marked the first formal use of World Air Transport Summit, in recognition of the status of the IATA AGM as the premier, industry-wide platform for the debate of critical issues at the highest level.
IATA (International Air Transport Association) was founded in Havana, Cuba, in April 1945. It is the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services - for the benefit of the world's consumers. The international scheduled air transport industry is now more than 100 times larger than it was in 1945. Few industries can match the dynamism of that growth, which would have been much less spectacular without the standards, practices and procedures developed within IATA.
At its founding, IATA had 57 members from 31 nations, mostly in Europe and North America. Today it has some 230 members from 126 nations in every part of the globe.
The modern IATA is the successor to the International Air Traffic Association founded in the Hague in 1919 - the year of the world's first international scheduled services.
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