Large Aircraft Survivability Initiative (LASI) Programmatic Overview Briefing

Slide1Large Aircraft Survivability Initiative (LASI)Programmatic Overview Briefing for the: 4 th  Triennial Aircraft Fire & Cabin Safety International Research Conference 15-18 November 2004 Carter B. Brooks 46 Test Wing, US Air Force carter.brooks@eglin.af.mil 850-882-4665 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A.   Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited . Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide2Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 2Large Aircraft Survivability Initiative • 46 TW/OGM Overall Facilitator • Activity Execution – Led by Sponsor’s Technical Representative – OR by Agreement with 46 TW. • Testing at Various Locations – Driven by Technical Objectives • Technical Working Groups – e.g. Signature Measurement & Modeling, Component Vulnerability, Fire Protection, Flight Controls… • Current Sponsors Include: – DoD, TSA, NASA, DHS and Industry Multi-Agency Initiative Involving the DoD, TSA, NASA, DHS, FAA, and Industry Objectives: Assess by Demonstration and Analysis the Survivability of Large Commercial Aircraft and Investigate/ Validate the Viability of Survivability Enhancement Features Multi-Agency Initiative Involving the DoD, TSA, NASA, DHS, FAA, and Industry Objectives: Assess by Demonstration and Analysis the Survivability of Large Commercial Aircraft and Investigate/ Validate the Viability of Survivability Enhancement Features LASI is not an Acquisition Program LASI is not an Acquisition Program Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide3Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 3LASI Background • DoD Related Interests – Commercial Aircraft Derivatives Used in Military Applications – Significant Use of Civilian Transports for Movement of Personnel and Materials – History of Research & Testing of Survivability Enhancement Technologies Bring Together the Full Capabilities of the Federal Government & Industry with the Common Purpose of Improving Large Aircraft Survivability Bring Together the Full Capabilities of the Federal Government & Industry with the Common Purpose of Improving Large Aircraft Survivability MANPADS are a Serious Worldwide Threat to Commercial Aviation MANPADS are a Serious Worldwide Threat to Commercial Aviation Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide4Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 4LASI Background • MANPADS are a Serious Worldwide Threat to Commercial Aviation • DoD Interests – Commercial Aircraft Derivatives Used in Military Applications • Title 10 Live Fire Test & Evaluation – Significant Use of Civilian Transports for Movement of Personnel and Materials • Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) – History of Research & Testing of Survivability Enhancement Technologies • Facilities & Personnel • Industry Interests – Protect their Customers – More Survivable Products • NASA Interests – Understand And Protect Our Home Planet… – The Aviation Safety & Security Program • … Protect the Traveling Public • TSA / DHS Interests – Provide Airline Transportation Security – Commercial Aircraft Counter- MANPADS Program • Commercial Aviation Environment • Transition Existing Military or Commercial Technology • Robust Test & Evaluation • Two Phases – Concept – Prototype Bring Together the Full Capabilities of the Federal Government & Industry with the Common Purpose of Improving Large Aircraft Survivability Bring Together the Full Capabilities of the Federal Government & Industry with the Common Purpose of Improving Large Aircraft Survivability Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide5Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 5LASI Scope Susceptibility Vulnerability Mitigation Hit Points Physical Damage IR Signature Constructive M&S Hardware-in-the-Loop M&S Propulsion Fuel Structure Upset Frequencies & Power Levels Induced Effects EM Threat Signature Hardware Testing Engine Controls Flight Controls Wiring Failure/Malfunction Effects Analysis Path Loss Data RF Hardening Resistant Flight Controls Adaptive Flight Controls Fire Protection Defensive Systems Ballistic Hardening Improved Survivability Blast & Kinetics Damage Response & Safety of Flight Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide6Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 6Initial Focus Aircraft • Boeing 747 – Representative of Commercial, Large Aircraft Fleet in use today – Survivability Uncertainties & Mitigations Scalable to other Aircraft – Heavy Use Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide7Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 7LASI Proposed Products • High Fidelity Models of Large Transport Aircraft • Support Susceptibility Reduction Studies – Support Vulnerability Reduction Studies • High Fidelity Survivability Assessment – Baseline Understanding • MANPADS Interaction • Damaged Aircraft Dynamics • RF Weapon Threat and System Vulnerability – Infrastructure to Support Trade Studies • Information to Decision Makers – Risk Assessment – Viability of Mitigation Options • Countermeasures • Explosion / Fire Protection • Adaptive Controls – Data to Support Investment Decisions High Fidelity Signature Characterization Aircraft Component Testing Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004

Slide8Yelverton; LASI – Lisbon Conference; Slide 8Summary • Analysis Driven Approach – Gather Characteristics – Model System & Effects – Pre-Test Predictions – Smart Testing – Model Validation • Phased Testing – Maximizes Utility of Limited Test Assets – Gradual Degradation • System Evaluation • Destructive Testing • Coordinated Comprehensive Approach – National Expertise – Optimal Use of Limited Resources – Obtain Data for Many Research Applications • All Members of the Survivability Community Are Welcome to Join In Cleared for Public Release by AAC/PA on 21 October 2004