CNS / ATM Capabilities and Initial Operating Experience Of the Modernized C-5 Galaxy Steve Knoblock Lockheed Martin Flight Operations Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 1
Overview C-5 CNS Capabilities Summary System Design and Architecture Test Approach and Results Training Initial operational experience Tips for Success Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 2
C-5 Before and After Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 3
CNS Capabilities - Communications 2 ARC-210 V/UHF radios Comm modes : Plain, ECCM, Satcom 8.33 khz spacing 1 ARC-164 UHF radio 2 ARC-190 HF Radios with Automatic Call processing 1 stand alone with normal, SELCAL and ALE functions 1 integrated with normal, SELCAL, ALE, and datalink modes Both can be operated in ECCM and secure modes 1 Inmarsat Aero-I SATCOM Voice and datalink 2 Comm Management Function Partitions (CMF) Honeywell MARK III CMU derivative Growth for VDL Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 4
CNS Capabilities - Navigation 2 GLNU-945 Multi-Mode Receivers (MMR) VOR/ILS/MLS/Marker beacon FM immune Upgradeable for GLS 2 AN/ARN 118 TACANs 2 H-764GU Embedded GPS-INS Separate SPS and PPS operating modes for GPS 2 Flight Management Partitions Honeywell Pegasus Derivative Worldwide DAFIF database Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 5
CNS Capabilities - Surveillance 1 AN / APX -100 Transponder Civil Mode 3A/C Military mode 1,2, 4 for IFF Mode S 1 TCAS 2000 processor Displays integrated on all navigation displays 1 Honeywell Mark V EGPWS Ground proximity, TAWS, Windshear functions Military/Tactical application modes COTS database for airports and obstacles 2 AN APN 232 CARA radar Altimeters ADS-A Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 6
CNS Capabilities Operational Clearance System is fully FANS 1/A compliant CPDLC for Comm ADS-A(C) for Surveillance System is RVSM complaint System is certified for Worldwide RNP 0.3 Operations ARINC DO-236 compliant Cleared for BRNAV, PRNAV, and RNP RNAV operations for terminal, enroute and approach operations Operates with Airlift Operations Center (AOC) as called out Mobility 2000 plan Provides complete ATS/ACARS functionality Clearance delivery with route uplink Uplink of filed flight plan routing from TACC Weather support Operational messages Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 7
CNS Architechture VIA 1 VIA 2 AFCS CNSI CMF 1 AERO-I AFCS CNSI CMF 2 AIU 1 AIU 2 FMS 1 FMS 2 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 8
AERO-I SATCOM Honey well MCS 4000 4 channel SATCOM system 1 data channel Satellite Data Unit (SDU) High Power Amplifier (HPA) Owners Requirements Table (ORT) Simultaneous Voice and Data connectivity Customized with AMC created Owner s Requirement Table (ORT) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 9
ARC-190 HF Radio Installation Arc 190 HF radio Automatic Call Processor (ACP) Low cost HF datalink not approved for CPDLC Tested and operates well with AOC/ATS Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 10
Multipurpose Color Display Unit (MCDU) Primary crew avionics interface Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 11
CPDLC Displays Commercial standard CPDLC pages for ARINC message sets Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 12
Multifunction Display Unit (MFDU) Unique flight display allows for identical functionality as on MCDU Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 13
Crew Alerting Aural and Visual alerts on central Caution/Warning/Advisory (CWA) Display Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 14
AOC / Cockpit Printer Full AOC and ATS functionality Printer capability for functions Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 15
Test Venues/Tools System Integrated Laboratory Full set of cockpit Hardware and LRU simulation capabilities ARINC mini-atc Ground station Could be connected to ARIN network for real-time testing Engineering Simulator Complete cockpit cab with visuals Used extensively for training Full engineering assessment and testing capability Honeywell AIRSIM Tool Simulates ground station for integration testing Excellent training tool when combined with ESIM Aircraft Full-up end-to-end ground and flight testing Deployed bench test system - ARINC Required by ARINC for Avionics Qualification Policy (AQP) testing Edwards AFB ACTFAST facility Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 16
Testing Types Detailed lab for functionality and system performance over ARINC network ESIM/Lab for avionics integration testing Aircraft ground testing for system level functionality Local Test flights with ACTFAST to document datalink performance and functionality (live) Integrated System test flights (Live) Local flights with ACTFAST for basic functionality and operation With live ATSUs to verify and exercise system and SR&O Round Robin flights : within Oakland FIR from Hickam in Oakland, Auckland, and Tahiti FIRs from Hickam in Oakland, and Tokyo FIR Cross country flights Travis to McChord via Hickam and Yokota to test Oakland, Tokyo, and Anchorage FIRs Dobbins to Ramstein to test Gander, Shanwick, and Maastricht Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 17
Training Type 1 training provided by contractor by Instructors with CNS/ATM experience High level Classroom briefings covering basic CNS/ATM concepts Detailed briefings on C-5 functions that support and interact with CNS/ATM protocols Scenario based ESIM training using AIRSIM to exercise CPDLC and AOC functionality real-time On aircraft to experience and exercise basic avionics functionality OJT for qualification Lockheed Pilots accompanied Dover pilots on 33 operational sorties Fulfilled requirement for qualified pilot in FANS airspace Provided initial certification for operational pilots Cheat sheets created How to fly to Germany with datalink for Dummies Provided engineering interface with ARINC and ATSUs for problem resolution Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 18
Tips for Success - Testing Work with datalink provider early AQP is needed to go live Asset registration and accounts need to be in place to test Plan to provide hardware for testing ARINC can provide histories of datalink activity Lab equipment tied to the net is a must Allows for detailed testing and analysis of avionics performance and functionality Reduces reliance on aircraft assets Even allows for in-flight testing in operational airspace without an aircraft ACTFAST is a must Provided end to end testing for both labs and aircraft of all functionality Provided all services/message sets possible from an ATSU without having to fly in FANS airspace No impact to operational traffic No geographic restrictions AIRSIM was invaluable Allowed for PVI testing Outstanding training tool, both in a bench and simulator environment Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 19
Tips for Success Flight Test Co-ordinate, Co-ordinate, Co-ordinate If possible, preposition personnel at the ATSU Be careful with flight plans No plan in ATC system, no datalink Don t expect anything but nominal service Operational rules apply when flying in FANS airspace Dress for success, be prepared for anything Close co-ordination and Audit data will assist in debriefing the flights Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 20
Tips for Success Training and Ops Training plan and tools for crews required Ensure basic understanding of FANS infrastructure Cover the rules for various FIRs and ATSUs Highly inconsistent Supported message sets vary widely Ensure proficiency in aircraft avionics procedures Some sort of simulator training functionality is required Necessary for initial and continuation training Especially important for Global missions Access to current regulatory materials Procedural revisions constantly occur on a non uniform basis JCS NOTAM site is an excellent means to disseminate information Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 21
The End Contact info Stephen.A.Knoblock@lmco.com 770-494-3049 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 22
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