The MAST pod provides a flexible platform for testing sensor systems. It has configurable bays for nose, tail, and center payloads. The pod collects data through an onboard system and can transmit data via L-band downlink. It is designed to accommodate different payloads and a subsonic aircraft flight envelope.

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MAST: Multi-Mission Advanced Sensor Testbed
Argon ST's MAST pod provides a flexible, extensible platform for rapid test, Features
evaluation, and deployment of integrated sensor systems. • Configurable Nose Sensor Bay
(shown equipped with Argon ST
14” Aeroscout gimbal)
• Configurable Tail Sensor Bay
(currently empty for future
growth)
• Center NADIR imaging bay
(compatible with Argon ST
Daedelus Airborne Multispectral
Scanner – AMS)
• Nose, Tail, and Center bays
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configurable with RF
transparent radomes for EW,
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SIGINT, C2, and similar payloads
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• Argon ST Common Data
Acquisition System (CDAS) for
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command/control and data
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• GPS/INS navigation suite
CMY
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(sub-meter accuracy)
• Gigabit ethernet switched
network and connectivity to
aircraft SATCOM
A Cost-Effective, Flexible DoD / NASA / Industry Partnership Asset
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• 28VDC filtered power supply
Developed in concert with the Air Force Research Labs Flight Vehicles Integration
Branch and NASA Glenn Research Center, the MAST pod combines off-the-shelf earth- • L band downlink (compatible
and fire-mapping capabilities with a developmental gimbal-stabilized HSI sensor. with ROVER)
Embedded navigation, geo-location, and video downlink capabilities are provided • 19” vibration isolated racks
onboard the pod in a package designed to accommodate a high-performance subsonic (forward and aft bays)
research aircraft flight envelope.
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rack-mounted electronics packages with up to a 19" form factor. Vibration isolation is
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provided onboard the pod. Filtered 28VDC power is distributed from the host aircraft,
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MAST: Multi-Mission Advanced Sensor Testbed
MAST Pod Components
• MIL STD suspension, power,
and data connections
• 28VDC filtered power supply
• GPS Antenna
• Argon ST AEROSCOUT 14” Gimbal
• 4 port gigabit ethernet switch
• 19” vibration isolated racks (aft)
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• 19” vibration isolated racks (fwd)
• Argon ST Common Data
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CM
Acquisition System (CDAS)
MY
CY • Argon ST Daedelus Airborne
CMY
Multispectral Scanner (AMS)
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• Near Vis / Near IR (NVIS/NIR) HSI sensor
Multi-Mission Payload Bays: MAST Pod Specifications
Nose Payload Bay: Length: 153.8” • Inertial + GPS nav system
• EO/IR turrets (C-MIGITS installed)
Width: 25.71”
• LADAR / Directed energy systems Weight: 517 lb. (with sensor payload) • L-band antenna and video
• RADAR 298 lb. (empty) transmitter (ROVER compatible)
• Steerable antennas
Aircraft Interface:
Center Payload Bay: • 14” or 30” MIL STD wing
store suspension
• Antenna arrays
• MIL STD 1760 power, data, and
• Imaging radars (e.g. SAR)
video connector
• Nadir sensors
• Configurable COTS test and research
data connectors (e.g. ethernet)
Tail Payload Bay:
• Steerable antennas
• Datalinks
• Environmental Control System
Inverted view – showing optional
lower radome, installation
area for RF payloads
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