Presented to:

AAAA 2011

Aviation Applied Technology Directorate Overview

18 APRIL 2011

COL Thomas H. Bryant

Commander

Aviation Applied Technology Directorate DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Distribution Unlimited. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Aviation Applied Technology Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Directorate, ATTN: Security Office, Building 401, Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577 Thomas.h.bryant@us.army.mil UNCLASSIFIED 757-878-2208

Agenda
Army Requirements AATD Resources Power Systems Platforms Systems Integration Rapid Prototyping Joint Multi-Role Technology Capability Demonstrator Summary
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What We Need Army Forces to Do

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) 3 UNCLASSIFIED

Driving the Need for:

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

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Current / Future Trends in Aviation

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

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AATD MISSION
Department of the Army
(DA)

The Armys Primary Source for Integrated Research, Development and Engineering

Army Materiel Command

(AMC)

Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM)

Transition Critical Technologies that Enhance, Sustain & Enable the Current and Future Army Aviation Fleets

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
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AATD ORGANIZATION
COMPLETING OUR 67th YEAR!
Commander COL Thomas H. Bryant Deputy Commander Ms. Sandra M. Hoff NCOIC MSG Burton Corley Transition Critical Technologies that Enhance, Sustain & Enable the Current and Future Army Aviation Fleets

Contracting Division Ms. Linda Diedrich

Mgt/Admin Division Mr. Jay Silvent Office of Counsel Mr. Wayne VanKauwenbergh

Power Systems Division Mr. Ming Lau

Engines Mr. Gary Butler Drive Systems & Diagnostics Mr. Treven Baker Engine Components Mr. Kevin Kerner AGSE Mr. Paul Pantelis
19 Engineers

Platform Tech Division Mr. Ned A. Chase

Structures Mr. Jon Schuck Rotors Mr. David Friedmann Vehicle Mgt Sys Mr. David Segner Subsystems Mr. Bob Hood
19 Engineers (4 PHDs)

Sys Integration Division Mr. Raymond H. Wall

Weapons/Sensors Mr. Ernie Burcher Teaming & Intelligent Systems Mr. Keith Arthur Survivability Management Mr. Matt Shivers(A)

Rapid Prototype Division Mr. George Dimitrov

Prototype Integration

Mr. Dave Kinney Design/Analysis Mr. Chuck Walls

Instrumentation/Test

Mr. Don Skrinjorich Exp Fabrication Mr. Mark Weisner

Chief of Flight Test LTC Wittges Over 100 Engineers, FTEs, XPs, Maintainers

Avionics/Electronics Mr. Marty Walsh

28 Engineers(1 PHD)

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AATD FACILITIES
Documentation
Bldg 423

Instrumentation & Structures Lab

Bldg 409

Tethered Hover Pad Apache Storage

Antenna Measurement Facility

Design & Drafting

Bldg 403

AID
Bldg 404

AATD Hanger

UAV Storage

Headquarters
Bldg 401

TAPO
Bldg 408

Counter Measures Test Facility

Ballistics Test Range Aircraft Component Systems (BTRACS)

Experimental Fab Shops

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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
Aircraft Manufacturers Engine Manufacturers Vendors/Suppliers Entrepreneurs

Industry

Technical Committees (FVLI, VAATE, AHS, AAAA, COI, NRTC, CRI

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Power Systems Division

Drive Systems & Diagnostics

Engine Demonstrators

Engine Components

Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE)

Mission:
Explore, develop and transition critical engine, drive, and maintenance technologies that enhance the effectiveness of Army Aviation

Objectives:
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

Payoffs:
Increased mission radius Increased payload capability Significant O&S cost savings Decreased maintenance downtime Increased mission availability

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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

AATE (6.2) Programs FATE (6.2) Programs ATO: D.RO.2008.02 Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine
+65% HP/Wt -25% SFC -35% Production Cost -35% Maintenance Cost

ACE (6.2) Programs

Future Affordable Turbine Engine Program

+80% HP/Wt -35% SFC -45% Production Cost -45% Maintenance Cost

Alternative Concepts Engine Program

+90% HP/Wt -40% SFC -50% Production Cost -50% Maintenance Cost

Small UAV Engine Program

Current & Future Forces

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Engine Technology Development

6.2
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
IPS

6.3
ADVANCED AFFORDABLE TURBINE ENGINE (AATE)

6.4
IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE PROGRAM (ITEP)

TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION & APPLICATION (PRODUCTION)

Demonstrator Engine Program (TRL 6)

COMPRESSOR

COMBUSTOR

GG TURBINE

Engineering, Manufacturing & Development (EMD) Program Full Engine Qualification

POWER TURBINE

CONTROLS/ACCESORIES

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Advanced Engine (AATE) AdvancedAffordable AffordableTurbine Turbine Engine (AATE) PE 63003; Proj. D447; Task 4
Purpose: Develop advanced, affordable, 3000 hp class turboshaft engine technology providing improved operational capability for Blackhawk, Apache & other Future Force rotorcraft
- 25 % SFC +65 % Hp/wt - 35% Cost ($/hp)

Schedule Milestones FY08 Aero, Mech Designs 4 Fabrication

- component /rig hardware - engine hardware FY09 FY10 FY11

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 FY12

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Component Rig Tests

- compressor, combustor - turbine, mech systems

Engine Tests

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
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Rotorcraft Drives Roadmap

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18

6.2
Composite Gearbox Housing High Power Density Gear Steels Intensive Quenching of Gears Variable Speed Transmission Modeling Improved Drive System Lubrication Modeling

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NRTC Navy Develop Variable Speed Transmission System Air Force Congressional

6.2 NASA/ARL Army

High Performance Long Life Drive System

High Load Capacity Transmission Fluid Corrosion Resistant Gear and Bearing Steels

VLC Drive System Technology Development

6.3
Enhanced Rotorcraft Drive System
+40% HP/Wt -15 dB Gbx Noise -30% Production Cost -30%O&S Costs 75% Auto detection of failures

Future Advanced Rotorcraft Drive System

+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

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Enhanced Rotorcraft Drive Systems

Composite Cover
32% weight savings (26 lbs) Increased corrosion resistance

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

Automatic Detection of Critical Failures

Reduced maintenance

Investment Casting
Increased power density (+56% for IGB, +70% for TRGB) Splash oil lubrication for Block III commonality

Composite Shaft
40% weight savings (5 lbs) Reduced parts count

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

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ERDS Benefits
Baseline AH-64D Drive System
Rated Power =2800 hp Weight = 1260 lbs 30 mins run dry 1200 hr TBO

+40% HP/WT Provides:

Radius w/ERDS 214 NM (396 Km)

+14% Radius OR: +11% Payload

Current Radius 185 NM (343 Km)

AH-64D Anti Armor Mission: TOGW = 17,573 lbs Payload = 2,956 lbs 8 Hellfire / 320 Rnds

Conventional Apache Gear Design

Split Torque Face Gear Design

Composite Top Cover

Helical Face Gear

Investment Cast IGB

Composite Shaft with Integral Coupling

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Future Drives Benefits

OH-58D Armed Aerial Scout Mission Maximum HOGE Altitude (95F, 413 rotor RPM)
16,000
oF & 5500 lbs HOGE Effect of FARDS on OH-58D AAS @ 6k/95 Effect of FARDS on OH-58D @ 6k/95oF & 5500 lbs HOGE Extra 92 lbs fuel due to FARDS Weight Reduction Extra fuel due to (from FARDS weight Doubles endurance 0.4 hoursreduction to 0.8) Operation below transmission limit Limit for increased Operation at only 89% of Transmission for increased durability, decreased O&S cost, and transient torque durability, decreased O&S cost, and transient torque capability capability Decreased acquisition cost over usingcosts 407 drive system Decreased acquisition Reduced crew fatigue due todue 20dB reduction Reduced crew fatigue tonoise noise reduction

14,000

Maximum HOGE Altitude (ft)

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

HTS900 class engine TOP

4,000
RR 250-C30R/3

2,000

OH-58D XMSN Limit 550 SHP @ Mast

407 TOP XMSN Limit 642 SHP @ Mast

0 4,700

4,900

5,100

5,300

5,500

5,700

5,900

6,100

6,300

Aircraft Weight (lbs)

6k/95o HOGE
Improved Bearings Improved Fault Detection
A/C Empty Weight A/C Gross Weight Limit Crew Current OH58D 3700 lb 4800 lb* 500 lb 600 lb OH-58D w/ FARDS 3645 5500 lb 500 lb 1355 lb

Payload (Fuel** & Weapons)

Improved Lubrication & Thermal Management

Increased Gear Load Capacity

*Does not meet 5500 lb requirement @ 6k/95o **Max Fuel Capacity = 737 lbs

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Operations and Sustainment S&T Roadmap

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19

Continuous Power Assurance Lube Condition & Metal Analysis System Main and Tail Rotor Torque Measurement Embedded Component Health Management

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6.3 Funding 6.2 Funding Other

SBIR
Oil Debris Monitor (Air Force) FAA HUMS/Rotorcraft Damage Tolerance Power Systems Health Management (Navy) Robust Bearing Life Sensor (Air Force) CMB+ Research Environment/EHM (Air Force) ATO R.LG.2007.01 P&D for Op Readiness (ARL)

SBIR

Program Goals Maintenance inspections/FH Mean Time Between Removal Maintenance labor/FH False Removal Rate Detection time before failure System and Installation Cost System Weight

2010 -25% +10% -8% <10% ----

2013 -50% +15% -12% < 5% 10hr ---

2016 -65% +20% -15% < 3% 25hr -10% -10%

2019 -75% +25% -18% -50hr -25% -30%

Drive Systems Diagnostic/Prognostics (ARL)

NRTC/CRI CBM Efforts ATO R.RO.2009.01 OSST-A

6.2
ATO D.AMR.2008.09 Capability Based O&S Tech Aviation

Operation Support & Sustainment Technologies (II) Capability-based Operations & Sustainment Technologies (II)

Technologies for Embedded Rotorcraft Prognostic Systems

Component Prognostics for Aviation Systems

Autonomous Sustainment Technologies for Rotorcraft Operations

Future Embedded Rotorcraft Sustainment Technologies

6.3

-50% Maintenance Inspections/FH +15% MTBR -12% Reduction in Labor <5% False Removals 10 FHR Prognostics

65% Maintenance Inspections/FH +20% MTBR 25 FHR Prognosis -10% System and Install Costs -10% System Weight

-75% Maintenance Inspections/FH +25% MTBR 50 FHR Prognosis -25% System and Install Costs -30% System Weight

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Aviation S&T Is Working CBM Technologies Across Entire Aircraft

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FY10 Technology Accomplishments For CBM

Propulsion (Engines & Drives) Technologies Demonstrated Continuous Power Assurance & Torque Validation Demonstrated Data Fusion for Advanced Bearing Anomaly Detection
Layer 3 PZT disk Layer 1 Layer 2

Connector

Acellent SMART Layer

Printed circuits Polyimide substrate

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

Installation

Layer with protective coating

Systems Integration Integrated Technologies into Honeywell System for Transition Demonstrated Interfaces & Standards
MSPU 1239

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Capability-Based Operations and Sustainment Technologies

Subsystem Technologies (25)
Fatigue and Impact

01-06-09

Integration Technologies (8)

Project Objectives :
Predict mechanical and electrical component failure with sufficient fidelity to allow scheduling of maintenance

Hybrid Wireless & Optical Network Propulsion Prognostics

Products Expected :
Tail Rotor Torque Sensor Rotor Loads and Motion Subsystem/System Level Reasoners

Automated RT&B

Demonstrated set of prognostic technologies across six technical areas Integrated demonstration of prognostic algorithms System level fusion techniques

Current Analysis

Transition Targets:
Milestones
Tech Areas in Priority 4 Propulsion Rotor/Dynamic Components Structures Drive System Vehicle Management Sys Electrical System Rig Testing Integration/Flt Testing

FY11

FY12

FY13

UH-60 IVHMS AH-64 T700 JMR

6 6 6 6 6 6

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
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Future CBM Technologies

Propulsion

Drives

Electrical

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

Structures
Rotor Hub

Rotors
Bifilar Absorber Pitch Horn Spindle, Nut, Tie-Rod
Swashplate (below cowling, attaches to lower PCR end)

Rotor Blade
Measured Input

VMS
System

Fault Effects & Variation Uncertainty

+ +
Measured System Output

Rotor Blade Cuff Assy

Physics-Based Damage Model

+
Output Residual and Degradation ID

Shaft Extender
Scissors Assy

Droop Stop
Pitch Control Rod

Blade Pin
Damper
Damage Estimation Updates

Flap/Lag/Pitch/Thrust Bearing (inside hub arm) aka elastomeric/MDOF bearing

Virtual monitoring of loads Combine local hotspot and global fatigue monitoring with impact detection sensors

Integrated load/motion sensing Physics-based aeroelastic & blade dynamic models

Physical models of VMS components VMS system level reasoner to diagnose and isolate critical fault modes
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Platform Technology Division

Ballistic Survivability

Modeling & Simulation

Vehicle Performance
Environmental Protection
Aircrew Survivability

Armored Cargo Floor

Aeromechanics
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Advanced Configurations
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Platform Focus Area

FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 AST ATO Aircrew Survivability Tech Platform D&DT IACP Combat Tempered Platform Demo Aircraft Vulnerability Reduction Rotorcraft Structural Integrity Aircraft & Aircrew Protection

Future Rotorcraft Aero Concepts OSR Rotor Durability ATO Reconfigurable Rotors Configuration Trades JMR Demonstrator Phase 1
PSR CSR 1st flight

High Performance Computing

Transformational VMS Adaptive Vehicle Management System (AVMS)

6.2 Applied Research
6.3 Adv Tech Development

Mission Configurable Control

Digital Vehicle Management and Control

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AATD Rotors Program

AATD 6.3 Rotors Program

Technical challenges
Power & data transfer Actuator authority Reliability / maintainability System / on-blade weight Damage tolerance Blade elastic deflections Flight controls (primary or secondary) Failure modes (mechanical, thermal, electrical) EMI & lightning protection Software Icing / erosion Aeroelastic stability Analytical tools
6.2 Aeromechanics (AFDD, ARL) - Analytical tools - Active components - Advanced materials 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
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Rotors 6.3 S&T Products

Rotor De-icing Aircraft Vibration Reduction

Rotor Erosion Protection

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 Availability
Hub-Mounted Vibration System Vendor: Lord Corporation - 75% weight of bifilar - 3p & 5p vibration suppression - reduced vib levels compared to bifilar

Reduced Scrap & Re-build

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 28

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Structures Tech Snapshot

Aircraft Performance, Durability, Crew Protection
UH-60 2002 UH-60 Baseline SARAP UH-60 Design

Crashworthiness Criteria

Structural Efficiency

Modeling & Simulation Composite Repair

Advanced Concepts and Processes Structural Diagnostics Structural Integrity Monitoring

Integrated Structural Armor

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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides AH-64 Increased . . .

RANGE+ 47% 620 km

PAYLOAD
+ 1162 lbs or + 12 Hellfire

420 km

OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY
30 mm

or + 1162

+
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides UH-60 Increased . . .

RANGE +76%

PAYLOAD
955 km
x 11 @ 365 lbs or

542 km

+ 1840 lbs

OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY

or + 1840 lbs

+
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides CH-47 Increased . . .

PAYLOAD RANGE +69%

955 km
+ 19 troops
or

566 km

+ 4606 lbs or + 4606 lbs

OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY

+
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2.8%
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Rotary Wing Structures Technology Provides OH-58 Increased . . .

RANGE+ 16%
462 km

PAYLOAD

+ 114 lbs or + 1 Hellfire

400 km

OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY
50 cal

or + 438

+
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4.9%
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Systems Integration Division

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

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

Payoffs
Increased lethality Increased survivability Reduced workload for pilots Remote sensor and weapons delivery Improved communications Reduced O&S costs

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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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Rapid Prototyping Division Functional Capabilities

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

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AATD Technology Integration Process

Computer-Aided Design/ Structural Analysis
(Design & Analysis)

Concept Definition
(Prototyping & Integration)

Airworthiness Substantiation and Approval (Demonstration/Evaluation and Contingency Ops)

Component Fabrication
(Experimental Fabrication)

Flight Test
(Prototyping & Integration)

Structural Testing / Flight Test Instrumentation

(Test & Integration)

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MAJOR TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS

RPA VITAL/ HACT HSKT ACTD ROSA AMUST UAV Control MCAP

Longbow FCR & Missile System

RWST

High Perf Shock Strut

UACO SHFE

3rd Gen IR Suppressor UAV Weaponization RDS-21 CBM

SARAP VUIT 2
BSAU

Bird Dog Concept Aerogel Insulation 30 MM Sideloader

Advanced Turbine Engine Technologies

LASS Wing
Kiowa COSSI SATCOM Radio IFR for AH-64A/D Mylar windscreen covers GB sit awareness for OH-58 Hellfire debris deflection

2nd Gen IR Suppressor Advanced Technologies T700 for 3rd Gen Aircraft Engine

T700/T55 Improvement Adv IR coatings HUMS A2C2S

Cockpit automationARTI, D/NAPS Composites R&D Composite Airframe-ACAP Rotor Ice Protection Digital FBW

1st Gen IR Suppressor

Advancing Blade Concept Crash Safety Enhancements
Crashworthy Fuel Systems Crashworthy Seats Design Guides Landing Gear

AH-64 Deployability Kit Little Bird IR suppressor Blue Force Tracking Development CMWS/ALE-47 Crashworthy External fuel Tanks MELB Qual Support Cockpit Airbags SOF Support
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SOF Support

Wire Strike Protection

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Environment and Challenges

The DoD rotary wing aviation fleet is aging and upgrades do not provide the capabilities required by the future fleet
Congress places emphasis on future vertical lift

The current op tempo in-theater is 5X the peacetime rate, further taxing an already aging fleet

The User recognizes the need and is planning for the JMR

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The JMR TCD is a Culminating Event

TFT-SID Process Capability Gap Analysis
Analytical underpinnings

Congressional interest FRAGO 8

OSD FVL CBA

Army Aviation CBA Naval Aviation Technology Roadmaps

JMR TCD is the culmination of a comprehensive technology development plan

Army Aviation Technology Roadmaps

Leverages resources from across the DoD community

Responsive to the needs of, and the capabilities expected from, the Joint Rotary Wing fleet

Advances the technology readiness level of the ultimate JMR family of vehicles

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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
Performance

Light Medium Heavy Ultra

JMR TCD
Demonstrates scalable/common technologies

Affordability
Affordability Size Scale Risk

Range Payload Fuel Efficiency Station Time Speed

Environmental

Capabilities
Survivability
Survivability IR/RF/Laser Kinetic Threat Small Arms

Future Aviation Capabilities

6K/95 All Weather Ops in Degraded Visual Environment

Operational Availability Operations & Support Costs

Sustainability

Configuration selection
Advanced Helicopter Compound Rotorcraft Tilt-rotor

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 Capability to Perform Commonality Worldwide Operations
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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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And into the future. From Then . Always AATD

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