MAE Weekly - Nov 29th, 2023
 
 
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November 29, 2023
LEADING OFF
Raytheon will collaborate with the military to develop cyber tactics, techniques, and procedures through exercises and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
IN TECHNOLOGY
The MQ-25 aerial refueling tanker is the U.S. Navy's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft to provide a much-needed refueling capability.
FACT will explore how humans communicate in natural language with AI systems without overtrust that reveals implicit assumptions among partners.
SDA officials are asking industry ideas on potential space antenna array payloads that have low size, weight, power consumption, and cost (SWaP-C).
MANASSAS, Va.,  - Electra.aero, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia announced that it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The two-seat Goldfinch eSTOL technology demonstrator is the world's first blown lift aircraft using distributed electric propulsion...
IN CONTRACTS
Link 16 provides real-time data communications, situational awareness and navigation, and jam-resistant crypto-secured digital voice.
The ship self defense missile has a dual-mode X-band radar seeker than can engage enemy planes and missiles at ranges beyond 25 miles.
Other DARPA Minitherms3D thermal management contractors chosen are Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and Teledyne Scientific & Imaging LLC.
GPI is for regional hypersonic missile defense by launching modified missiles from U.S. Navy surface warships against incoming hypersonic missiles.
NEWS FROM OUR ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS
17U height of 19 inch EIA-310 rack space. Payloads to 250 lbs. Provides mains power entry, cooling, generous I/O panel space.
Intel® Xeon® D-1700 Processor-Based Air-Cooled 6U CompactPCI Module with 48 GB of DDR4 and SecureCOTS™ The XCalibur4702 is a high-performance 6U CompactPCI single board computer based on the Intel® Xeon® D-1700 series (formerly Ice Lake-D) of processors. Ideal for ruggedized systems requiring high-bandwidth processing and low power consumption, the XCalibur4702 delivers superior performance and efficiency for today's network information processing and high performance embedded computing applications. The XCalibur4702 is a high-performance 6U CompactPCI single board...
VITA 62 compliant 3U power supply for conduction cooled systems. Load sharing circuitry for up to 4 modules.
Fast Direct RF Wideband Data Capture at the Edge. COTS 3U VPX processing board powered by the Intel® Stratix® 10 AX SoC FPGA.
IN BUSINESS
The Arcus image generator offers realistic, complex synthetic training environments for multiple platforms including fast jet, air transport, mission, rotary wing, and commercial aircraft.
the companies have developed SITA Connect Go, a software-based solution that allows multiple airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants to securely access the same virtualized infrastructure at airports and in the cloud
During a smoke in the cockpit emergency, when the pilot cannot clearly see the flight instruments nor out the windscreen, SAVED provides a see-through display inside the oxygen mask that presents HUD symbology with nose camera video.
The Gulfstream G600 flew on 19 November from Savannah, Georgia to Farnborough, United Kingdom, with both engines powered by 100% Hydro processed Esters and Fatty Acids (neat HEFA), which has at least 70% lower lifecycle CO2emissions than fossil-based jet fuel.
FEATURED WHITE PAPERS
From directions when you’re driving, to the exact timing of stock trades, and the guidance of precision weapons, an accurate sense of position, the ability to navigate and synchronise time enables our modern society.
In Part 1, we explored the basics of surveillance cameras and their role in modern society. Now, let’s delve deeper into the wide range of applications where these cameras are utilized, showcasing their importance in enhancing safety and security across different sectors. Fire Prevention and Environmental MonitoringOne crucial area where...
Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) represents an exciting opportunity for the communications backbone in the next generation of military-embedded systems.
Conductive bonding agents play a fundamental role in ensuring reliable electrical connectivity in many electromechanical assemblies designed to operate at the extremes of temperature and pressure of space.
IN PRODUCTS
The conga-STDA4 modules have the Texas Instruments Jacinto 7 TDA4x or DRA8x processors, consume 5 to 10 Watts, and have two MIPI CSI camera inputs.
ED-PD CMG2-based USB-C eMarker cables can handle USB4 and TBT4 data rates to 240 Watts of power, and provide integrated short circuit protection.
Users install the Star-Hub by mounting one piggyback module onto any M5i series cards using accurately matched and shielded coax cabling.
Deployed from a transportable drone box in less than two minutes, KHRONOS can operate from fixed and mobile platforms with minimal human input.