Blast Off Incorporated (Boi) developed the Portable Corrosion Control Containment Shelter System (PCCCSS) to allow for stripping and painting of aircraft at deployment sites. The PCCCSS is a portable tent-like structure containing ventilation and safety equipment that can be assembled in less than three days. It was approved for use by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army to help aircraft get back into service more quickly. The PCCCSS costs under $500,000, much less than sending aircraft to facilities for maintenance.
KMSTC offers a variety of specialized industry and STCW-compliant maritime training courses at its purpose-built facilities in Kherson, Ukraine. The center has modern simulators and equipment for courses related to crane operation, cargo handling, firefighting, survival, navigation, engineering, and offshore safety. KMSTC is accredited by various international bodies and aims to provide high-quality training to Ukrainian and international maritime professionals.
Captain Nick Walker on the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft CarriersICSA, LLC
This presentation was made by Captain Nick Walker of the Royal Navy on August 10, 2016 in Canberra Australia to a Williams Foundation seminar.
The Williams Foundation has held a seminar on new approaches to air-sea integration on August 10, 2016 in Canberra, Australia.
The Royal Australian Navy has had the ability to network and share situational awareness amongst the fleet for many years and the P-3s has been the only RAAF platform capable of being part of that network. The RAAF’s journey of networking its capability journey started more recently with the Hornet Upgrade Program and has accelerated with the introduction of capabilities like Wedgetail and Vigilaire. All of the RAAF’s fleet is now capable of linking into and contributing to an Air Layer of the Joint Battle management system.
With the advent of 5th Generation capabilities like the JSF and the new combat systems on the AWD as well as the design and development of the new combat systems for the Australia’s future frigates, Offshore Patrol vessels and Submarines, the ADF has a unique opportunity to influence and design in an unprecedented level of integration into the RAN’s and RAAF’s new platforms. That unprecedented level of integration should drive new thinking on the integration of air and sea power effects. The seminar is about examining the challenges and possibilities of the combat power in that future integrated force.
Air Force and Navy need to not only remediate existing deficiencies but take advantage of the transformative nature of fifth generation technology. The seminar aims to explore the art of the possible in future Air-Sea operations.
http://www.williamsfoundation.org.au/event-2230289
Kherson Maritime Specialised Training Centre.
specialised Training Centre provides quality approved and accredited training courses for personnel serving in the maritime and offshore industries.e
Este documento narra la historia de una comunidad de animales que viven en un bosque llamado Aguará. A pesar de sus diferencias, todos son amigos. Un día, una tormenta oscurece el bosque y los deja tristes. Sin embargo, aparece un bichito de luz que trae de vuelta la luminosidad al bosque junto con su comunidad, restaurando la alegría. Los animales deciden celebrarlo con una fiesta llamada "Día de noche y noche de día".
Este documento presenta a DO.SER.M.A.S., una empresa de limpieza fundada en 2001 en Buenos Aires que ofrece servicios de limpieza integral, finales de obra, lavado de alfombras y limpieza de edificios. Detalla sus valores como calidad, capacitación del personal, y compromiso con el medio ambiente. También explica cómo trabaja la empresa, sus políticas de calidad, y la responsabilidad que asume respecto al personal, equipamiento, supervisión y daños.
A look into historical evolution of materials used for aircraft manufacturing by 5 aircraft manufacturers with consideration to material selection aspects of it.
KMSTC offers a variety of specialized industry and STCW-compliant maritime training courses at its purpose-built facilities in Kherson, Ukraine. The center has modern simulators and equipment for courses related to crane operation, cargo handling, firefighting, survival, navigation, engineering, and offshore safety. KMSTC is accredited by various international bodies and aims to provide high-quality training to Ukrainian and international maritime professionals.
Captain Nick Walker on the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft CarriersICSA, LLC
This presentation was made by Captain Nick Walker of the Royal Navy on August 10, 2016 in Canberra Australia to a Williams Foundation seminar.
The Williams Foundation has held a seminar on new approaches to air-sea integration on August 10, 2016 in Canberra, Australia.
The Royal Australian Navy has had the ability to network and share situational awareness amongst the fleet for many years and the P-3s has been the only RAAF platform capable of being part of that network. The RAAF’s journey of networking its capability journey started more recently with the Hornet Upgrade Program and has accelerated with the introduction of capabilities like Wedgetail and Vigilaire. All of the RAAF’s fleet is now capable of linking into and contributing to an Air Layer of the Joint Battle management system.
With the advent of 5th Generation capabilities like the JSF and the new combat systems on the AWD as well as the design and development of the new combat systems for the Australia’s future frigates, Offshore Patrol vessels and Submarines, the ADF has a unique opportunity to influence and design in an unprecedented level of integration into the RAN’s and RAAF’s new platforms. That unprecedented level of integration should drive new thinking on the integration of air and sea power effects. The seminar is about examining the challenges and possibilities of the combat power in that future integrated force.
Air Force and Navy need to not only remediate existing deficiencies but take advantage of the transformative nature of fifth generation technology. The seminar aims to explore the art of the possible in future Air-Sea operations.
http://www.williamsfoundation.org.au/event-2230289
Kherson Maritime Specialised Training Centre.
specialised Training Centre provides quality approved and accredited training courses for personnel serving in the maritime and offshore industries.e
Este documento narra la historia de una comunidad de animales que viven en un bosque llamado Aguará. A pesar de sus diferencias, todos son amigos. Un día, una tormenta oscurece el bosque y los deja tristes. Sin embargo, aparece un bichito de luz que trae de vuelta la luminosidad al bosque junto con su comunidad, restaurando la alegría. Los animales deciden celebrarlo con una fiesta llamada "Día de noche y noche de día".
Este documento presenta a DO.SER.M.A.S., una empresa de limpieza fundada en 2001 en Buenos Aires que ofrece servicios de limpieza integral, finales de obra, lavado de alfombras y limpieza de edificios. Detalla sus valores como calidad, capacitación del personal, y compromiso con el medio ambiente. También explica cómo trabaja la empresa, sus políticas de calidad, y la responsabilidad que asume respecto al personal, equipamiento, supervisión y daños.
A look into historical evolution of materials used for aircraft manufacturing by 5 aircraft manufacturers with consideration to material selection aspects of it.
The document discusses the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966 adopted by IMO. It establishes limitations on ship draft through requirements for freeboard assignments. This ensures adequate stability and avoids hull stress from overloading. Freeboards consider subdivision and damage stability calculations. The convention applies to cargo and passenger ships on international voyages, with exemptions. It specifies surveys and certificates to verify ships meet requirements and markings to indicate assigned freeboard.
Airport Hangars And Aircraft Maintenance OperationsMichael Bseliss
This document is a report submitted by a student named Michael Bseliss for their Bachelor of Technology degree in Aerospace Engineering. It discusses the history of airport hangars and different types of hangars used for aircraft maintenance and storage. It also covers various aircraft maintenance operations that take place in airport hangars and maintenance facilities. The report includes sections on the history of hangars, common hangar types like tee hangars and bessonneau hangars, and aircraft maintenance checks and maintenance, repair and overhaul operations. Diagrams and specifications of notable hangars are provided.
Strategic Marine constructed the base pontoon for the AMC Floating Dock in Vietnam and transported it to Western Australia. A team of over 20 technicians and engineers then installed the superstructure over two months. When commissioned in 2009, the $63 million floating dock was the world's most technologically advanced and could lift vessels up to 12,000 tonnes out of the water. The dock is expected to inject billions into Western Australia's economy over 25 years by enabling major ship repair and construction projects.
Landers Logistics provides sampling and analysis services for L3 Communications to ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations. The sampling plan defines procedures for collecting samples from 3 outfall sites and testing for regulated analytes using EPA methods. Samples are taken from manholes and tested onsite for temperature, pH, and conductivity before being sent to the lab. Strict documentation and chain of custody procedures are followed to maintain sample integrity.
ANALYSING AND MINIMIZATION OF SONIC BOOM IN SUPERSONIC COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFTIRJET Journal
This document discusses the analysis and minimization of sonic booms for a supersonic commercial aircraft. It describes calculating aerodynamic and structural properties of the aircraft, as well as modeling the aircraft in CATIA and performing computational fluid dynamics analysis in ANSYS Fluent. The document summarizes methods for approximating the sonic boom using Carlson theory and Sea Bass. It aims to design an aircraft that can achieve a cruise speed of Mach 1.6 over 4600km with a sonic boom overpressure of 0.547 psf and duration of 0.3 seconds.
The aviation industry in China has grown rapidly in recent decades as the Chinese economy has expanded. While Chinese airspace was previously strictly controlled, new measures have improved efficiency and opened up the industry for growth. The demand for air travel between China and Australia has increased sharply since 2009, with major Chinese and Australian carriers like China Eastern, China Southern, and Qantas expanding flight numbers and routes. With around 850,000 annual Chinese passengers now, China has become a key source market for Australian tourism.
The document provides details for establishing an aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling facility at Upington Airport in South Africa. It outlines the infrastructure requirements including areas for parking up to 300 aircraft, maintenance hangars, workshops, fueling facilities, and a recycling area. Planning details like site layout, typical aircraft dimensions, and storage/maintenance procedures are also included. The types of maintenance activities, required equipment, and support facilities like administration buildings are specified to satisfy the goals of the proposed facility.
Railways Harbors Tunneling and Airports Module 4 complete presentation as per VTU Syllabus
Air transport has the following characteristics:
1. Unbroken Journey: Air transport provides unbroken journey over land and sea. It is the fastest and quickest means of transport.
2. Rapidity: Air transport had the highest speed among all the modes of transport
3. Expensive: Air transport is the most expensive means of transport. There is huge investment in purchasing aero planes and constructing of aerodromes.
4. Special Preparations: Air transport requires special preparations like wheelers links, meteorological stations, flood lights, searchlights etc.
Geoffrey Wardle has over 40 years of experience in air and space research and development. His career began in 1982 with designing coatings to protect rocket engine parts from corrosion for the LEROS liquid fuel rocket engine. In the 1980s and early 1990s, he conducted structural qualification testing for components of Eurofighter Typhoon and developed test methodologies at establishments including RAE Farnborough and BAe. Currently, he is researching advanced composite airframe technologies and supersonic bomber design using simulation tools from his graduate studies.
Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commerical Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commercial Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
This document discusses the design of firefighting systems on board vessels. It begins by introducing common fires that occur at sea and the factors that cause fires. It then outlines the objectives and classification of fires. The document discusses functional requirements, extinguishing methods, fixed firefighting devices, and the central fire control station. It also covers engineering analysis, the location and availability of fire control plans, and the protection of special category spaces.
Abstract AAV or EFV - Amphibious Tracked Vehicle 35-65 t for US Marine Corps ...Andrey F Engineer
1. The document proposes designs for an amphibious tracked vehicle called the Assault Amphibious Vehicle Multipurpose Modular Middleweight Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AAV-MMM-IFV1).
2. The vehicle is intended to transport 17 combat-equipped Marines or cargo over land at 45 km/h and water at 37 km/h, with armor protection and armaments including a 30mm cannon.
3. Preliminary specifications and diagrams are provided for a 35-65 ton vehicle that can serve in multiple mission configurations through modular components.
The document discusses the design of the HIFiRE-4 flight test vehicle. It describes the challenges of designing an airframe for a non-axisymmetric hypersonic vehicle performing a pull-up maneuver. A preliminary thermal analysis was conducted using an engineering code to assess if conventional metallic materials like aluminum and copper could withstand the aerothermal environment. A quasi-3D thermal model was created to verify the integrity of the airframe design, determining that 5.6mm thick aluminum body panels and 3mm thick vertical stabilizer panels provided sufficient thermal protection without needing an external thermal protection system. The analysis showed the airframe materials could serve as the thermal protection for the short flight duration.
This document outlines the procedure for defence ship building in India according to the Defence Procurement Procedure of 2016. It discusses the process which includes feasibility studies, concept design, model tests, preliminary and detailed design, system integration and construction. It also involves selecting equipment from indigenous and foreign suppliers.
The procedure has two sections - acquisition of naval/coast guard ships through nomination of defence public sector undertakings, and acquisition through competitive bidding. For nomination projects, the outline and preliminary staff requirements are prepared, a shipyard is nominated, and budgetary/estimated costs along with timelines are developed. Approval is obtained from the competent financial authority in stages. The contract is then concluded with the shipyard.
The document discusses airport planning and design as well as components of fixed-wing aircraft. It provides information on various airport operations and organizations such as the Airports Authority of India and International Civil Aviation Organization that are responsible for managing airports and developing standards. Key components of airports discussed include runways, taxiways, and airport aprons. The main components of fixed-wing aircraft described are the fuselage, wings, empennage, and landing gear.
This newsletter provides updates on Australian defence suppliers and their products and developments. The article profiles C.E. Bartlett, a family-owned textile manufacturer that has supplied tarpaulins, tents, and other protective equipment to the Australian military for over 60 years. Bartlett has developed innovative fabric welding and sealing techniques to create durable products that protect personnel and equipment from environmental hazards. The newsletter also features articles on MA Spares, a supplier of spare parts for military vehicles and aircraft, and BVCI, a manufacturer of secure underground cable access structures for defence installations.
L-3 MAS has been awarded several new contracts:
1) L-3 MAS will lead in-service support for Canada's new maritime helicopter program involving 28 Sikorsky H-92 helicopters over 20 years, creating over 100 jobs.
2) L-3 MAS won a contract with the Royal Australian Air Force to manufacture modification kits for the Hornet aircraft structural repair program.
3) L-3 MAS was awarded the Publications Maintenance Services contract to support the Department of National Defence, building on their previous experience in this area.
Research projects are paving the way to lightweight solutions in shipbuilding through composite materials. Several European projects including FibreShip, Fibre4Yards, and Qualify are developing applications of composite materials in shipbuilding and researching technical challenges. These projects involve testing composite material joints and structures at different scales, developing manufacturing processes for composites, and designing demonstrator ships made of composites to meet regulatory standards and reduce ship weight by up to 69%. The research aims to enable wider use of composites in shipbuilding and support the transition to more fuel efficient ships.
Ocean Aviation is developing a new fixed base operation at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, NY that will open in 2015. The $85 million development will include three annex sites with 46 private hangars totaling over 76 hangars across 40 acres. It will offer amenities for owners and operators of private jets like catering, concierge services, and maintenance. The goal is to create an exclusive private aviation community with amenities and fuel savings to cover the costs of hangaring aircraft.
The document discusses the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966 adopted by IMO. It establishes limitations on ship draft through requirements for freeboard assignments. This ensures adequate stability and avoids hull stress from overloading. Freeboards consider subdivision and damage stability calculations. The convention applies to cargo and passenger ships on international voyages, with exemptions. It specifies surveys and certificates to verify ships meet requirements and markings to indicate assigned freeboard.
Airport Hangars And Aircraft Maintenance OperationsMichael Bseliss
This document is a report submitted by a student named Michael Bseliss for their Bachelor of Technology degree in Aerospace Engineering. It discusses the history of airport hangars and different types of hangars used for aircraft maintenance and storage. It also covers various aircraft maintenance operations that take place in airport hangars and maintenance facilities. The report includes sections on the history of hangars, common hangar types like tee hangars and bessonneau hangars, and aircraft maintenance checks and maintenance, repair and overhaul operations. Diagrams and specifications of notable hangars are provided.
Strategic Marine constructed the base pontoon for the AMC Floating Dock in Vietnam and transported it to Western Australia. A team of over 20 technicians and engineers then installed the superstructure over two months. When commissioned in 2009, the $63 million floating dock was the world's most technologically advanced and could lift vessels up to 12,000 tonnes out of the water. The dock is expected to inject billions into Western Australia's economy over 25 years by enabling major ship repair and construction projects.
Landers Logistics provides sampling and analysis services for L3 Communications to ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations. The sampling plan defines procedures for collecting samples from 3 outfall sites and testing for regulated analytes using EPA methods. Samples are taken from manholes and tested onsite for temperature, pH, and conductivity before being sent to the lab. Strict documentation and chain of custody procedures are followed to maintain sample integrity.
ANALYSING AND MINIMIZATION OF SONIC BOOM IN SUPERSONIC COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFTIRJET Journal
This document discusses the analysis and minimization of sonic booms for a supersonic commercial aircraft. It describes calculating aerodynamic and structural properties of the aircraft, as well as modeling the aircraft in CATIA and performing computational fluid dynamics analysis in ANSYS Fluent. The document summarizes methods for approximating the sonic boom using Carlson theory and Sea Bass. It aims to design an aircraft that can achieve a cruise speed of Mach 1.6 over 4600km with a sonic boom overpressure of 0.547 psf and duration of 0.3 seconds.
The aviation industry in China has grown rapidly in recent decades as the Chinese economy has expanded. While Chinese airspace was previously strictly controlled, new measures have improved efficiency and opened up the industry for growth. The demand for air travel between China and Australia has increased sharply since 2009, with major Chinese and Australian carriers like China Eastern, China Southern, and Qantas expanding flight numbers and routes. With around 850,000 annual Chinese passengers now, China has become a key source market for Australian tourism.
The document provides details for establishing an aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling facility at Upington Airport in South Africa. It outlines the infrastructure requirements including areas for parking up to 300 aircraft, maintenance hangars, workshops, fueling facilities, and a recycling area. Planning details like site layout, typical aircraft dimensions, and storage/maintenance procedures are also included. The types of maintenance activities, required equipment, and support facilities like administration buildings are specified to satisfy the goals of the proposed facility.
Railways Harbors Tunneling and Airports Module 4 complete presentation as per VTU Syllabus
Air transport has the following characteristics:
1. Unbroken Journey: Air transport provides unbroken journey over land and sea. It is the fastest and quickest means of transport.
2. Rapidity: Air transport had the highest speed among all the modes of transport
3. Expensive: Air transport is the most expensive means of transport. There is huge investment in purchasing aero planes and constructing of aerodromes.
4. Special Preparations: Air transport requires special preparations like wheelers links, meteorological stations, flood lights, searchlights etc.
Geoffrey Wardle has over 40 years of experience in air and space research and development. His career began in 1982 with designing coatings to protect rocket engine parts from corrosion for the LEROS liquid fuel rocket engine. In the 1980s and early 1990s, he conducted structural qualification testing for components of Eurofighter Typhoon and developed test methodologies at establishments including RAE Farnborough and BAe. Currently, he is researching advanced composite airframe technologies and supersonic bomber design using simulation tools from his graduate studies.
Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commerical Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
Department of Defense
United States Air Force
The Commercial Application of
Military Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) Program:
Observations and Recommendations
Prepared For:
Hon James G. Roche
Secretary of the Air Force
Synopsis:
With the end of the Cold War, Congress has mandated that the U.S. Air Force reduce its
fleet costs. Nevertheless, the needs of the nation and the missions for the Air Force
are increasing along the entire war-peace spectrum. In an effort to creatively
address this concern, the Air Force has created a Commercial Application of Military
Airlift Aircraft (CAMAA) program that is described in this paper. An alternative
approach to cost reduction is also described.
National Security Strategist and Director of MBA/MSSL Programs Walsh College Dr.
Sheila Ronis, along with Global HeavyLift Holdings, LLC Managing Member Myron D.
Stokes were directed just prior to the September 11 attacks by then Secretary of The
Air Force (SECAF) James G. Roche to craft a white paper outlining their concerns
relative to the viability of the CAMAA (Commercial Application of Military Airlift
Aircraft) program involving commercial/military variants of the Boeing C-17
Globemaster III; known as the BC-17.
This document discusses the design of firefighting systems on board vessels. It begins by introducing common fires that occur at sea and the factors that cause fires. It then outlines the objectives and classification of fires. The document discusses functional requirements, extinguishing methods, fixed firefighting devices, and the central fire control station. It also covers engineering analysis, the location and availability of fire control plans, and the protection of special category spaces.
Abstract AAV or EFV - Amphibious Tracked Vehicle 35-65 t for US Marine Corps ...Andrey F Engineer
1. The document proposes designs for an amphibious tracked vehicle called the Assault Amphibious Vehicle Multipurpose Modular Middleweight Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AAV-MMM-IFV1).
2. The vehicle is intended to transport 17 combat-equipped Marines or cargo over land at 45 km/h and water at 37 km/h, with armor protection and armaments including a 30mm cannon.
3. Preliminary specifications and diagrams are provided for a 35-65 ton vehicle that can serve in multiple mission configurations through modular components.
The document discusses the design of the HIFiRE-4 flight test vehicle. It describes the challenges of designing an airframe for a non-axisymmetric hypersonic vehicle performing a pull-up maneuver. A preliminary thermal analysis was conducted using an engineering code to assess if conventional metallic materials like aluminum and copper could withstand the aerothermal environment. A quasi-3D thermal model was created to verify the integrity of the airframe design, determining that 5.6mm thick aluminum body panels and 3mm thick vertical stabilizer panels provided sufficient thermal protection without needing an external thermal protection system. The analysis showed the airframe materials could serve as the thermal protection for the short flight duration.
This document outlines the procedure for defence ship building in India according to the Defence Procurement Procedure of 2016. It discusses the process which includes feasibility studies, concept design, model tests, preliminary and detailed design, system integration and construction. It also involves selecting equipment from indigenous and foreign suppliers.
The procedure has two sections - acquisition of naval/coast guard ships through nomination of defence public sector undertakings, and acquisition through competitive bidding. For nomination projects, the outline and preliminary staff requirements are prepared, a shipyard is nominated, and budgetary/estimated costs along with timelines are developed. Approval is obtained from the competent financial authority in stages. The contract is then concluded with the shipyard.
The document discusses airport planning and design as well as components of fixed-wing aircraft. It provides information on various airport operations and organizations such as the Airports Authority of India and International Civil Aviation Organization that are responsible for managing airports and developing standards. Key components of airports discussed include runways, taxiways, and airport aprons. The main components of fixed-wing aircraft described are the fuselage, wings, empennage, and landing gear.
This newsletter provides updates on Australian defence suppliers and their products and developments. The article profiles C.E. Bartlett, a family-owned textile manufacturer that has supplied tarpaulins, tents, and other protective equipment to the Australian military for over 60 years. Bartlett has developed innovative fabric welding and sealing techniques to create durable products that protect personnel and equipment from environmental hazards. The newsletter also features articles on MA Spares, a supplier of spare parts for military vehicles and aircraft, and BVCI, a manufacturer of secure underground cable access structures for defence installations.
L-3 MAS has been awarded several new contracts:
1) L-3 MAS will lead in-service support for Canada's new maritime helicopter program involving 28 Sikorsky H-92 helicopters over 20 years, creating over 100 jobs.
2) L-3 MAS won a contract with the Royal Australian Air Force to manufacture modification kits for the Hornet aircraft structural repair program.
3) L-3 MAS was awarded the Publications Maintenance Services contract to support the Department of National Defence, building on their previous experience in this area.
Research projects are paving the way to lightweight solutions in shipbuilding through composite materials. Several European projects including FibreShip, Fibre4Yards, and Qualify are developing applications of composite materials in shipbuilding and researching technical challenges. These projects involve testing composite material joints and structures at different scales, developing manufacturing processes for composites, and designing demonstrator ships made of composites to meet regulatory standards and reduce ship weight by up to 69%. The research aims to enable wider use of composites in shipbuilding and support the transition to more fuel efficient ships.
Ocean Aviation is developing a new fixed base operation at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, NY that will open in 2015. The $85 million development will include three annex sites with 46 private hangars totaling over 76 hangars across 40 acres. It will offer amenities for owners and operators of private jets like catering, concierge services, and maintenance. The goal is to create an exclusive private aviation community with amenities and fuel savings to cover the costs of hangaring aircraft.
1. 4Spring 2006 The Shot Peener
“We’ve never met a plane that couldn’t be
stripped,” says Tom Meacham, Vice President
of Blast Off Incorporated (Boi).
This is a rightful claim from Boi as the aircraft services company
has one of the most comprehensive lists of services in the
coatings removal industry. Boi’s niche, stripping and painting
helicopters for the U.S. Army, led to the development of Boi’s
newest offering, the Portable Corrosion Control Containment
Shelter System (PCCCSS). Boi was approached by the Navy to
develop a portable unit and after recent on-site testing, the
PCCCSS has been approved for use by the U.S. Navy, Marine
Corps and Army. “These portable maintenance shelters will
enable aircraft to get back in the field quickly,” says Meacham.
The PCCCSS is comprised of several off-the-shelf pieces
of equipment including a tension-fabric containment shelter
made of a flame-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material
integrated with a dual-use paint and de-paint ventilation
system. The stripping is performed using a Plastic Media Blast
(PMB) unit. The PCCCSS is also outfitted with painting equip-
ment, explosion-proof interior lighting, operator breathing
apparatus and other safety equipment. If electrical power
and compressed air are not readily available on-site, the
PCCCSS can be equipped with portable generators and air
Bringing stripping
and painting to the
deployment site
compressors. The PCCCSS can be placed indoors or outdoors
on a concrete pad. If placed outdoors, the shelter provides
cover from direct sunlight and provides a comfortable work
environment. The tension-fabric allows enough light to
perform the maintenance tasks.
The shelter was designed to house an H-60 helicopter.
The dimensions are 60 feet long, 24 feet wide, and 18 feet
high. The air wall ventilation system will provide an airflow
rate slightly over 100 feet per minute. This amount of
ventilation is needed to evacuate dust or paint vapors and to
ensure the safety of the personnel and aircraft. The PCCCSS
is transported in three standard 20-foot shipping containers.
A four-man crew can erect a helicopter-sized containment in
less than three days. The PCCCSS is outfitted with retractable
wheels and when not in use, can be rolled out of the way.
After use, the system may be disassembled for storage and
moved to another location. Boi will deliver the units to the
deployment site and get them operational.
“While the initial PCCCSS was designed to accommodate
an H-60 helicopter, the shelters can be configured to fit any
size helicopter and/or any other equipment the Department
of Defense wants to maintain,” says Meacham. “The Navy is
looking at using the shelters as maintenance facilities for the
Navy LCAC hover craft.”
The PCCCSS was designed to accommodate H-60 helicopters like this one taking off from the flight deck of the USS WASP. An AV-8B
Harrier sits in the background. In the water, a landing craft air-cushion (LCAC) ferries personnel and supplies to the ship. The PCCCSS
is being considered by the Navy as a maintenance facility for LCAC, too. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jemssy Alvarez.
2. Blast Off Incorporated (Boi)
Boi is woman-owned business—Bobbie Maud Meacham is
the owner and President of the company. Boi has facilities
in Perdido, Alabama and DeKalb, Texas. Boi provides the
following services:
• General Contractor
Boi can modify a strip and paint facility or design and
construct a new turnkey facility from the ground up.
• Aircraft Paint Services
Boi offers a wide variety of aircraft corrosion control related
services from a scuff and paint system to a complete strip,
corrosion treatment and paint program. Plus, Boi offers
their customers the convenience of stripe and “N” number
changes with on-time delivery guaranteed.
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Boi offers the option of an on-site strip and paint opera-
tion. Boi can also support customers’ GSE needs at one
of their regional strip and paint facilities.
• Specialty Service
Boi provides on-site services for War Bird restoration and
preservation projects. Boi was proud to be chosen to
restore the R5D (DC-3 Que Sera Sera) flown by Admiral
Byrd—it was the first aircraft to land on the South Pole.
• Drug Enforcement Units
Boi provides DEA units with special paint configurations
for specific airborne projects (Fixed wing or Rotor wing).
• Research and Development.
Boi offers equipment, facilities, and personnel to research
and develop coatings removal and coatings application
technology for plastic media, wheat starch, water blast,
bicarbonate of soda, chemical strippers or chemical softeners.
• Consulting Services
Boi offers a variety of consulting services to the aviation
industry.
• Training
Boi was the first company to develop and implement
“Aircraft Specific” training seminars. These 40-hour training
seminars educate potential plastic media blast operators
on all aspects of the plastic media blasting process.
• Environmental Services
Boi was the first company to offer a Plastic Media Lease
Program. Since 1991, the United States Coast Guard has
utilized Boi’s media recycling program and thereby eliminat-
ed the production of hazardous waste associated with the
use of plastic media.
• Manufacturing
Boi is a leader in nozzle technology. Boi and U.S. Air Force
engineers have developed a widespray fan nozzle that
removes up to 5 times more paint than a conventional
number 8 round nozzle, while lowering the amount of
residual stress on the aircraft skins being blasted.
For more information on Boi, contact Tom Meacham by
telephone: 1-251-937-5555 or email: tom@blastoffinc.com
Sending a PCCCSS to the deployment site offers numer-
ous advantages over sending an aircraft back to a facility for
painting and stripping:
• Mission readiness. For the Navy, the PCCCSS overcomes
mission readiness problems created by the large number of
aircraft returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Environmental benefits. The shelter was designed to
contain and control hazardous materials and hazardous
wastes generated from painting and blasting operations.
The shelter will enable deployment sites to be in compliance
with environmental requirements.
• Reduced costs. A permanent facility can cost from $1.4
to $2.1 million. The cost to send an aircraft to a Naval
Depot can exceed one million dollars. The cost of a PCCCSS
is under $500,000. The four units recently ordered by the
U.S. Navy will save taxpayers about $30 - $50 million over
the life of the shelters.
The Navy has ordered four PCCCSS units for forward
deployed units in the Pacific Rim. The first fully operational
PCCCSS was up and running in March, 2006 at Kaneohe Bay,
Hawaii. The goal at this facility is to strip and paint 30 CH-53
helicopters in 24 months. “These units will keep helicopters in
the proper maintenance phase during retrofits and corrosion
inspections”, says Meacham. Additional units will be headed
to Japan and Guam later this year. G
An H-60 Seahawk is towed into a PCCCSS prototype for
comprehensive proof testing at the Marine Corps base in Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii. The PCCCSS met the key safety and environmental
requirements of a deployment site. The first fully-functional
PCCCSS was up and running in Kaneohe Bay in March, 2006.
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