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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIRWARCENACDIV) was established in October 1993 as a result of a reorganization of five predecessor Navy research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) centers. NAWCAD hosts unique R&D aircraft systems laboratories and test facilities, serving the needs of the U.S. Navy, as well as other services, federal agencies, foreign customers, and commercial entities. The complex at Patuxent River, Md. ( NAVAIRWARCENACDIV) includes research and engineering disciplines of systems engineering, air vehicles, propulsion, avionics, crew systems, and test and evaluation. Life cycle communications expertise for multiple platforms resides at the St. Inigoes, Md. annex. The Key West, Fla. detachment provides testing of developmental anti- submarine warfare hardware in the open ocean environment.
Mission
NAVAIRWARCENACDIV is the principal research, development, test,
evaluation and fleet support activity for manned and unmanned Naval
aircraft for the Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) This includes:
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Air Vehicles
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Propulsion Systems
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Avionics
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Mission Systems
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Human Systems
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Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Landing Systems Air Traffic
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Control Communications Ship/Shore/Air Operations Training Systems
Additionally, NAVAIRWARCENACDIV provides support as needed to other
Naval Commands, DoD activities, Federal Agencies, and Coalition forces
in response to national security needs.
Technology Disciplines
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Sonar Tank Area
The Sonar Tank Facility permits low cost initial 'wet' testing and check out prior to full scale deployment at sea. It can manage controlled conditions calibration for later comparison with at sea measurements. The tank is 26 ft in diameter and 14 ft deep andis used for preliminary in-water acoustic testing of sonobuoy sensors, and wet down testing before taking the hardware to sea.Facility also includes an acoustic quiet room, a CBS gradient hydrophone standing wave calibrator, and a vessel for high pressure testing.
Special Comms Requirements Division
Purpose: The Special Communications Requirements Division is engaged in the design, development, integration, test and evaluation, installation, fielding, certification, maintenance, life cycle and logistic support of electronic and communications systems, subsystems, and equipment used by Navy, Army, Air Force, Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF), and other DoD or Government agencies. Function: The division supplies mobile communications equipment for military and government use. It provides mobile communication ability for military missions and in cases where communication systems are damaged or compromised. Capabilities: Ability to develop and deliver "Best Value" C4I solutions for the Warfighter Quick reaction development - most projects complete within 12 - 18 months One-stop integrated engineering & sustainment services through project life cycle Over 25 years of proven C-E expertise acting in the role of Lead Systems Integrator on ACAT & non-ACAT programs across all DoD & non-DoD entities Design, integrate and sustain systems that allow for the secure transfer of voice/video/data and are designed in varied fixed, transportable and mobile configurations Unique Assets: Knowledge Management Broadcast and Media Production Mobile Deployable Command and Control Network Infrastructure Intelligence systems VTC Systems VTC Networks Video Walls Command/Control Op Centers Fixed Studio Media Production Broadcast(TV/Radio) LAN/WAN Design Data Centers Network Architecture Wireless Networking SATCOM on the Pause/Move RF Comms Radio over IP Custom Packaging Rapid Prototyping
Surface/Aviation Interoperability Lab (SAIL)
The Surface/Aviation Interoperability Laboratory (SAIL) is a unique, world-class facility that offers hardware-in-the-loop and operator-in-the-loop capabilities. Live evaluations and exercises are conducted in the Atlantic Test Range, virtually through local or distributed synthetic warfare environments, or in a hybrid of the two by working with aircraft in-flight, on the deck, and in the NAVAIR chambers. SAIL has three shipboard combat system suites, the FFG, DDG and CVN. These three platforms communicate through voice and data links with aircraft for test and evaluation of the aircraft systems, shipboard systems and the interface between them. The facility provides programs with an up front and early exposure to deployed naval systems and capabilities that foster risk reduction and cost efficiency for customers. SAIL offers flexible scheduling and availability for all customers ensuring that systems are tested and are fleet ready. This lab also offers a full complement of military HF/VHF/UHF and SATCOM communications. In addition, this facility also supports, Common Datalink (CDL) testing, Tactical Datalink (TDL) testing, Acoustics, radar, ESM, FLIR, MAD Stimulation, and Distributed engineering plant (DEP) node. The SAIL provides managed scientific control of both the systems and the environment under which systems are tested allowing for consistency during testing. The Engineers and Scientists at SAIL bring over 230 years of experience working with acquisition programs and test commands such as, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), Navy Center for Tactical Systems Interoperability (NCTSI) and Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). In order to meet customer T&E requirements, the SAIL has access to many DoD networks, such as DREN, SDREN, DISN-LES, and SIPRNET. SAIL offers a full complement of military HF/VHF/UHF and SATCOM communications.
TC-13 Mod 0 and Mod 2 Steam Catapult Test Site
Located on 11,000 feet of test runway, the TC-13 Mod 0 and Mod 2 Steam Catapult Test Site has in-ground catapults identical to those aboard carriers. This test site troubleshoots catapult system problems in the Fleet,evaluates catapult improvements,and evaluates compatibility of aircraft systems and components withcatapult prior to Fleet introduction. Both catapults at the test complex are capable of launching weights up to 100,000 pounds and producing endspeeds up to 185 knots.The steam plant is capable of 138,000 pounds per hour.A unique feature of the test site is the capability of launching deadloads. Recessed guide slots are used to maintain stability of the four wheeled vehicles, and afriction brake brings the vehicle to a stop after release at the end of the power stroke.Although used primarily for testing catapult performance, the site can be used as a linear acceleration/ deceleration force platform for testing such things as drop tanks, cargo slings, aircraft fuel tanks, and fuel cells.The object under test can be oriented to obtain programmed forces in the X, Y or Z axis, and loads up to15 G's when required.
TC-7 Steam Catapult
Completed in 1954, the TC-7 steam catapult is operated and maintained by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23). This underground installation accommodates structural tests and aircraft/catapult compatibility studies with all models of carrier aircraft in the US Navy. Due to limited deck space aboard an aircraft carrier, launch equipment is required to shorten the aircraft takeoff distance. The TC-7 catapult is a linear piston-type steam engine used to launch airplanes up to 85,000 pounds gross weight and attain launch endspeeds in excess of 200 mph. Despite its age, the TC-7 has gone through continuous upgrades and is representative of the steam catapults used on today's aircraft carriers. The primary use of the TC-7 catapult is to ensure the aircraft systems remain functional and the aircraft structure can withstand the loads imparted during the catapult launch.
Textile Technology Analysis Lab
The Textile Analysis Labis built for evaluating and characterizing the physical properties of an array of textile materials, but specifically those used in aircrew personal protective apparel and various man-mounted and non-man-mounted equipment. The lab uses standardized test methods that comprise abrasion testing, air permeability testing, bean bag stag testing, bow and skew testing, bursting strength testing, fabric characterization, hydrostatic testing, random tumble pilling testing, tear testing, tensile testing, thermal protective performance testing, shrinkage and dimensional stability testing, soil release testing, and vertical flame testing. Assets lists: MTS tensile tester with environmental chamber Frazier air permeability tester Mullen burst strength testers; Mullen hydrostatic tester Elmendorf tear tester; heavy duty Elmendorf tester Wyzenbeck oscillatory abrasion tester Flex and abrasion tester Inflated diaphragm abrasion tester Bean bag snag tester Vertical flame tester TPP tester Stereo microscope with digital camera
Thermal Analysis Laboratory
The Thermal Analysis lab supportsevaluation and qualification of commercial materials, repair, and Engineering Investigations. Asset list: Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Thermogravimetric Analyzer Thermomechanical Analyzer Rheometer ARES-RDA
Unmanned Systems Research and Development Laboratory
The Unmanned Systems Research & Development Lab supports Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems integration, UAV control station research and development - air vehicle control and mission payloads, UAV system interoperability. In addition, their scope of work also covers workload assessment for control of unmanned systems and associated payloads manipulation. Asset List: Unmanned System Operator Interface UAV Tactical Control Station Unmanned Systems Simulator Reconfigurable Display Facility
Variable Attitude Test Stand
The Variable Attitude Test Stand designed and built for testing of the V-22 tilt rotor aircraft propulsion system, is used to evaluate the effect of aircraft flight attitudes on the bearings and lubrication system of a propulsion system. The test stand can subject an operating engine to a wide range of fixed or continuously varying pitch and roll attitudes. This is one of the few test facilities in the world where full size rotors or propellers can be evaluated with the associated gearboxes and other airframe unique systems. In addition to propeller engines, turbojet/fan engines can be tested on this facility. This facility has been used for development and for FAA certification testing. Test stand capabilities: Pitch 105 degrees nose up and 60 degrees nose down Role +/- 60 degrees Thrust loads up to 50,000 pounds Engine is mounted 30 feet above ground level
Vision Lab
The Vision Lab personnel perform research, development, testing and evaluation of eye protection and vision performance. The lab maintains and continues to develop new methods of testing and assessing the effectiveness of sun, windblast and laser eye protections (LEP), as well as its impact on aircrew vision and cockpit compatibility. Capabilities range from routine characterization of eyewear to novel methods of assessing optical density. Asset List: Lens Analyzer Haze Meters Digital Microscopy and Inspection Vision Tester Fundus Camera UV/Vis/Near-IR Spectrophotometer Laser Densitometry with Integrated Angular Scanning Capability across the Visible and Near Infrared