Rapid Deployment are certainly the buzz words in all Military Forces presently, the capability to rapidly establish an airborne infrastructure is an essential part of strategies laid down by Joint Armed Forces worldwide.
The Mobile Visual Control Room (MVCR) or Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower is an integral part of any Joint Armed Forces Aerospace Surveillance and Battle Space Management System. The requirement of an operational airbase is essential to all operations in-theatre very early in any conflict and therefore the equipment used must reflect the requirements of urgency and the possible lack of lifting equipment or specialised vehicles for deployment.

Rapid Deployable ATC Towers

The trailer mounted system is designd specifically for rapid and simple deployment.

The Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems ATC tower is transportable by C-130, C-17 and has undertaken live trials with Chinook helicopter, and can be deployed by 2-4 personnel in an hour. All equipment needed to deploy is carried within the unit and there is no additional lifting equipment necessary.
Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems designed their tower to be trailer mounted so that it can be towed by various unspecified vehicles and removes the single point of failure of a truck-mounted system.

Mobile Elevating Towers

The tower elevates to 7m operator seated height and allows for 3 operators plus 1 supervisor position. The internal fit is designed specifically to meet the precise operational requirements of the end user but be flexible in terms of upgrades and/or additional equipment requirements to cope with local operating conditions.

Features

Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems have specifically designed their mobile system for uncomplicated Rapid Deployment with a minimum of parts.
Whether it is to be used for military applications, a stand-by or disaster relief, it is important that the unit can be deployed quickly and efficiently.
The Systems all feature a new Automatic Levelling System and remotely controlled deployment that levels and deploys the cabin to full  height and locks it in position hydraulically in under 5 minutes.

• The system has been designed to be deployed by 2-4 men in under an hour.
• All equipment needed for deployment is stored within the cabin or trailer system – the unit is completely self contained.
• No need for any special lifting or handling equipment to deploy
• Towers can be run off mains or powered by a generator.
• The Cabin is trailer mounted for reliability, ease of use and flexibility – the cabin can be removed in 15 minutes.
• Multi-level towing positions to cope with variety of different towing vehicles.
• Robust heavy duty trailer system with EBS that automatically adjusts the air suspension to ensure the system remains level when being towed.
• The trailer has adjustable air suspension to increase or decrease ground clearance.
• Simple deployment – ONLY FOUR BOLTS in the entire deployment so less to lose and less FOD.
• C-130, C-17, IL-76 and Heavy Lift Helicopter transportable
• Tower has 3 operating heights, elevating to a maximum of 7m operator seated height.
• Up to 4 operator positions
• Cabins fitted with fully plug and play integrated systems comprising usually of military or commercial air to ground communications, voice switching and recording, meteorological reporting, navigational equipment and ground to ground communications to customer specification.
• 360 ° vision from all operator positions.
• LED lights throughout including the stairs
• High spec ATC double glazed glass.
• Dual Air Conditioning Units
• Ballistic protection and Bullet Proof Glass options
• Operators can safely evacuate the cabin in under 20 seconds unlike some towers that require an elevator.
• Tower meets all Safety Regulations including Working at Height and evacuation procedures.

All Terrain Truck Mounted ATC

MATC introduced their new 6x6 All Terrain Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower at the World ATM Congress in Madrid 4-6 March 2014.  Described as a “game changer in tactical military ATC operations” the 6 wheel drive Mercedes mounted system had a lot of interest. Designed in principal for Middle East and Asian operators, the unit is autonomous with an in-built generator, automatic levelling and an operator height of 7.5 metres and is delivered plug and play. It features an automatic tyre deflation and inflation system to cope with wheel slip on sand or wet conditions whilst maintaining a fast on-road speed enabling quick location and relocation. The cabin is the same as the trailer mounted unit.

Added to this MATC introduced a new Compact ATC Cabin that can be towed and positioned by any four wheel drive. This is aimed at smaller strips and airfields where elevation is not required, it is equipped to the same ATC standard as the other models and has an onboard generator and fuel tank.

Established over 50 years ago, AEI Systems is a UK BSI quality approved Company supplying weapon systems and military aircraft spares to customers around the world.

Aircraft Weapons Systems

  Design Excellence

We specialise in the design, manufacture, test and support of a wide range of small to medium calibre military weapon systems for air, sea, land and dismounted soldier applications.

Reputation

Renowned for our aircraft cannon knowledge and expertise, AEI Systems is the Design Authority and ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’ to BAE for the ADEN 30mm Gun system as installed in the Hawk advanced trainer aircraft.

Weapon Mount Systems

Through Life Support

Obsolescence management and continual product improvement has given rise to a new ‘high rate of fire’ revolver cannon. The ASPEN 30, with blast suppression, improved recoil systems and gas regulation catapults this ADEN 30 variant into the 21st century.

Numerous other aircraft weapon types are supported; M39, M134, MO32 and DEFA to name just a few.

Cost Effective Solutions

AEI’s manually operated 20mm HS804 naval weapon systems offer cost effective gun solutions, while delivering an impressive punch.

In addition to the reliable AE20-NM naval weapon mount, we now produce belt-fed variants for prolonged target engagements. These mounts are in service around the world and are suitable for vessels of all size from RIB’s to Frigates.

Innovative

For military vehicle applications; AEI has developed a lightweight all Aluminium cradle AE20-VM with spring assist yoke for the HS804 belt-feed weapon system. Mounting is adaptable to suit individual slewing ring or pedestal interfaces, with an in-house designed flexi-chute feed linked to the vehicle ammunition tank location.

New Markets
For the dismounted soldier; AEI is in the process of design and manufacture of a complete range of 7.62 millimetre bolt action and 12.7 millimetre semi-automatic tactical weapons. A 20 by 110 millimetre variant will be available within 12 months with a 30 x 113 millimetre variant will follow shortly after. These weapons bring new and innovative features to the market and are designed and built to military aircraft standards of quality and precision.

Barrel Production

Expand in Capabilities

AEI has expanded its manufacturing capability to include in-house barrel manufacture up to a maximum of 105mm, both constant and progressive pitch. This gives us the flexibility to rapidly develop weapon variants of our existing designs to fire the 20 by 102 and 25 by 137 millimetre rounds for naval and land vehicle applications in response to customer demands.

AEI Systems; Quality, Precision and Innovation

E-Reg Coatings Ltd is based in Burnley, East Lancashire, and has over 30 years experience in the finishing industry. Providing a complete service including the application of Military, Defence and Specialist paint finishes, as well as industrial powder coatings, we are committed to offering complete customer care and satisfaction. Specialising in Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) for over ten years.

Having earned full ISO 9001-2008 accreditation since September 2004, E-Reg Coatings Ltd has a policy of continuous improvement ensuring the best solutions and quality are given to all our clients, whether its large capacity production runs or small on off projects.

All work is processed to the exact specifications and tolerances detailed by our customers and we have a dedicated team to care for every aspect of our services, from initial enquiry and order processing to Inspection and quality assurance. We work closely on all projects with our clients who are based throughout the UK and overseas, ensuring that quality is to the highest standard and that delivery schedules are always met.

Committed to meeting customer needs and expectations, an environment has been established which encourages all employees to focus on, and pursue, continuous improvement in reliability, performance and the quality of products and services.

Examples of Specifications we currently work to:

Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC)

These finishes are used extensively on military vehicles, communications systems, weaponry and all ancillary equipment. The coating produces a non-porous surface that impedes chemical, radioactive and biological contaminants from penetrating the paint and base materials. CARC resists chemical attack from the aggressive cleaning detergents used for decontamination of the equipment. Coatings offered can include IRR Properties and come in various colours and gloss levels.

US CARC Paint Systems

MIL-DTL-64159B Type II

Two component waterbourne polyurethane Infared Reflective and Chemical Agent Resistant Coating for Military equipment.

MIL-DTL-53039 Type II

Single component moisture cure aliphatic polyurethane which is a camouflage chemical agent resistant coating for military vehicles and equipment.
These coatings are available in the following FED-STD 595 colours:

• Green 383, 34094
• Black 37030
• Brown 383, 30051
• Tan 686A, 33446
• Aircraft Green 34031
• Aircraft Grey 36300

UK MOD CARC Paint Systems Include:

DEF-STAN 80-153 Defence Coating

A single pack, air drying finish with IRR properties used for service vehicles and ancillary equipment

• Colour - Light Stone

DEF-STAN 80-166 Defence Coating

A two pack IRR paint system used for defence equipment which complies with DEF-STAN 00-23 and STANAG 2338

• Colour - NATO Green and Black

We welcome enquiries for other paint systems and will strive to source materials wherever possible. Examples of some other paint systems we regularly use are:

DEF-STAN 208/209

Two pack polyurethane HS low VOC matt / gloss coatings for ground equipment and ancillary items. Satisfies requirements for IRR Camouflage and hydraulic fluid resistance.

MIL-PRF-22750G

This high solids epoxy topcoat is intended for use on the interior of military ground equipment.

• Colours include: Flat Grey, Gloss white and Sea foam green.

DEF-STAN 80-122

Polyester high durability, IRR Powder coating in NATO Green and Tan.

Most paint systems are available upon request.

Quality Control

E-Reg Coatings Ltd holds full  ISO 9001:2008 accreditation and uses fully documented quality procedures. These procedures are adhered to at every stage to ensure all components are pre-treated, coated, inspected and packed in accordance with the customer’s specifications. Sample panels are processed to full spec, alongside components, which are then tested for paint thickness and adhesion, using fully calibrated equipment.

Staff

One of our most valuable assets is our highly skilled and experienced staff. Using their knowledge and expertise they apply a proactive approach to problem solving on the job. Some of our members of staff have over fifteen years experience working with military contracts and specialist specifications.

Investment

By using the most suitable plant, and using first rate materials, we are able to guarantee consistency and quality. We believe that by investing in our equipment, and our work force, we can provide a superior finished product which, in turn, results in satisfied customers and repeat business. Over the years we have heavily invested in plant and equipment to provide in-house facilities to cover all aspects of pre-treatment and processing required for the Military, Defence, Specialist and Industrial sectors.

Capacity and Plant

We currently deal with contracts ranging from one off jobs through to regular, large quantities of small components i.e. over 15,000 components per month.

Our plant consists of:

• 3m x 3m Clean air room with water wash spray booth
• 4m water wash spray booth
• 3m water wash spray booth
• 3 cubic meter Electric Oven
• 5m x 3m x3m Gas fired oven
• 5m double pass gas oven with online conveyor track
• Alocrom pre-treatment plant 900mm x 900mm x 600mm
• 2m x 1.2m Vapour De-greasing plant
• Specialist Masking / De-masking facilities
• 2 x Pad Print Machines
• 2 ton Counter Balance Fork lift truck
• Flat bed transport Collection / delivery facilities
• Sister Company to E-Reg Sheetmetal Fabricators LTD www.eregsheetmetal.co.uk

BiP Solutions was established in 1984 to facilitate business between the public and private sectors.

Defence Contracts Online

Through a 16-year partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) as official publishers of their contract information, BiP provides a range of defence-specific products and services to assist private sector businesses to successfully compete in the defence marketplace.

MOD Defence Contract Information Services

MOD Defence Contracts Online (DCO - www.contracts.mod.uk) is the official online source of UK Ministry of Defence contract opportunities, giving private sector suppliers access to all UK MOD contracts of all values, in one place. Access to MOD DCO is completely FREE and registered suppliers can search for contracts 24/7.

By registering for free and entering keywords/phrases into their unique supplier profile, registrants will also receive tailored daily email alerts directly to their inbox containing the latest UK MOD contracts that match their defence product and service offering.

The aim of the MOD Defence Contracts Online service is to guide organisations through some of the steps they will need to follow to sell to the UK Ministry of Defence, while providing a gateway to new contract opportunities for both large and small organisations wishing to compete for defence business, either directly as a prime contractor or indirectly as a sub-contractor.

To register your business today, visit www.contracts.mod.uk and follow the simple supplier registration process.

Defence Contracts Bulletin

Published in association with two key UK Ministry of Defence procurement agencies – Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) – MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin (MOD DCB) is read by organisations that are serious about engaging effectively with the UK MOD as a supplier, as well as by the UK MOD’s own buying community.

Through this fortnightly publication, readers gain access to a wealth of UK MOD contract opportunities and key defence market intelligence, including:

• All UK MOD contracts valued above £10,000;
• A unique insight into the UK MOD’s spending plans;
• The UK MOD’s ongoing and upcoming equipment projects;
• Future UK MOD requirements;
• UK MOD procurement policies;
• Key defence industry analysis and features;
• Exclusive interviews and commentary from key UK MOD and defence personnel.

Defence Contracts International

Defence Contracts International (DCI) is the premium source of information on defence contract opportunities and a world leader in providing key defence and security contracts in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Our dedicated business intelligence research department search over 400 independent sources every day, and we receive direct feeds from the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and Fedcon to provide unrivalled defence contract information that keeps your business on top of what’s happening in global defence markets.

Defence is one of the world’s most lucrative industry sectors, with thousands of defence and security contracts published each year. With a DCI subscription, you can also enjoy direct access to contracts from other related sectors, such as:

• Homeland Security
• Humanitarian Aid
• Counter Terrorism
• Emergency Services
• Aerospace
• Aviation

Access to these further defence-related contract opportunities will undoubtedly allow you to further expand your business within existing and new defence marketplaces.

Other key benefits from having a DCI subscription include:

• Your own interactive dashboard, allowing you to flag contracts of interest and track opportunities for tendering;
• A unique supplier profile, tailored to your exact needs to ensure you receive only the most relevant opportunities;
• Daily email alerts containing the latest contracts published, along with live alerts for new contracts published throughout the day – keeping you at the forefront of new opportunities;
• Dedicated Account Management throughout your subscription year*, providing the best service possible and ensuring you receive maximum return from your investment;
• A gateway to further contract opportunities of a similar nature, from non-defence buyers.

DCI is ideal for organisations of all sizes, from SMEs seeking defence business opportunities in their own regional areas to major multinational players looking to capture as large a share as possible of the global defence market.

Annual subscriptions start from as little as £280 per year.

To find out more about how Defence Contracts International can help your business grow, simply visit www.dcicontracts.com today, or to speak with a Defence Business Growth Advisor call 0845 270 7092. We’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

*Our Account Management Team fully support subscriptions over the value of £500 only.

Defence Procurement Events and Exhibitions

BiP Solutions also delivers a range of defence-focused exhibitions and training events throughout the UK each year.

The Defence Procurement Research, Technology and Exportability 2013 exhibition is a one-day event that will showcase innovative defence procurement for buyers and suppliers.

Taking place on Wednesday 20 November 2013 at the University of the West of England Exhibition and Conference Centre, DPRTE 2013 will provide the buyer and supplier communities with a unique opportunity to interact across a single platform in order to enhance effective collaboration and competition in all areas of defence research and technology.

Delegates will discuss the future shape of the defence sector, as represented by:

• Defence Agencies
• Central Government
• Academic Institutions
• UK MOD Project Teams
• European Partners
• Prime Contractors
• 1st and 2nd Tier Sub-Contractors
• SMEs and Micro SMEs

Exhibiting suppliers will enjoy:

• Promoting their capabilities to over 1000 buyers as well as end users;
• Identifying opportunities to transfer technology into new markets;
• Exploring international markets;
• Identifying potential partners and funding opportunities;
• Engaging with academia to understand the latest technology concepts.

For more information on this unique and innovative showcase event, visit www.dprte.co.uk

Our Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) is the training arm of the business and delivers a Selling To Defence workshop in various UK locations.

The one-day workshop aims to inform delegates of the vision for the future of UK defence and the implications of the ongoing changes within UK MOD procurement, including the recently announced ten-year equipment spending plan, with the ultimate goal being to assist delegates in developing their strategy and defining processes to win business within the defence sector.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the UK Procurement Regulations;
• Selling to Defence – the UK MOD’s Perspective;
• Defence and Security Exporting – Support for Small Businesses:
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Tendering

The event is fully supported by the UK MOD, with dedicated speakers from Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as well as the UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO).

To find out more about the Selling To Defence workshop, as well as dates and venues, visit www.passprocurement.com/events

Cinch Connectivity Solutions designs and manufactures a broad range of interconnect products with facilities around the world.

In operation since 1917, Cinch supplies high quality, high performance, and high speed connectors and cables globally to the Aerospace, Military and Defense, Industrial, Transportation, and Computer markets.

Our diverse product offerings include: connectors, enclosures and cable assemblies utilizing multiple contact technologies including copper and fiber optics.

Our product engineering and development activities employ cutting edge technologies for design and modeling, and our various technologies and expertise enable us to deliver custom solutions and products for our strategic partnerships.

We aim to exceed our customer’s expectations, and to continually provide innovative solutions to the rapidly changing needs of the markets, and customers, we serve.

Cinch Custom Capabilities

Cinch specializes in providing specialty interconnect and system solutions to the Military and Defense Market. We provide custom solutions with our creative, hands on engineering and end to end approach.

Fiber Optic Connectivity Solutions
Cinch EBOSA™ Expanded Beam Technology

Expands and collimates the optical beam up to 2000 times (single-mode) the original beam size making airborne dirt nearly benign to beam continuity and integrity.

Our patented active alignment technology aligns a standard LC ferrule to Cinch’s EBOSA™ with ultra-high precision. This results in insertion loss and reflectance performance that meets the MIL-DTL-83526/20 & /21 specification and can exceed the specification for customer specific applications for expanded beam connectors.

Why use Cinch's Expanded Beam Technology:

• Very short lead-times
• Easy to use
• Extremely durable
• Standard assembly tooling
• COTS ferrules & termination tooling
• Field repairable
• Reduced training, maintenance and total ownership cost

Features

• Contact based technologies to suit various connector form factors
• Patented active alignment production process
• Provides superior performance in harsh environments
• Full range of Fibreco expanded beam connectors
• Supports multimode or single mode cable
• 1 to 16 optical channels
• Fiber optic / copper hybrid assemblies
• Custom lengths; high quality military tactical cable
• Wide range of deployable cable reels

MIL-C-26500 – Cylindrical Connectors: Omega

The C48 Series is a family of connectors qualified to MIL-C-26500. While maintaining the MIL-C-26500 mating interface, this product has also been expanded to include qualifications to numerous Boeing specifications to satisfy general purpose requirements and unique product challenges for shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, and vibration.

Features

• Qualified to MIL-C-26500
• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC45 Series
• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC63 Series
• Power Contact Sizes:  20, 16, and 12
• Coax Contacts Available:  Size 12 and 8
• Contacts:  Crimp – Front release
• Optional Fixed Contacts:  PC Termination
• Coupling Styles:  Bayonet and Threaded
• Environmentally Sealed

Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems (FQIS)

Cinch is the original equipment manufacturer of high performance wire harness assemblies qualified for the critical application of aircraft Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems (FQIS).

Specialized Applications:

• In-tank qualified harnesses feature aluminum shell hermetic receptacles
• Shielded and grounded out-tank harnesses and bussing plugs
• Custom designed products with high reliability configurations in harsh environments

FQIS Harness Features and Benefits:

• Gas tight crimp and solder termination to enhance electrical conductivity and prevent corrosion
• Superior insulation for increased durability and environmental protection
• Lightweight hermetically sealed spar connectors
• Cinch feed through connectors reduce replacement and repair downtime
• Modular harness design increases ease of installation

Certified Quality Management System

• ISO9001
• AS9100
• Certificate of Compliance
• Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3)
• BQMS D6-82479 Approved

CIN::APSE Compression Technology

It takes more than an ordinary connector to support advanced performance interconnect applications. It takes CIN::APSE, a proven solderless compression connector technology that offers exceptional mechanical and electrical performance at signals well above 20 GHz.

If you have an interconnect challenge, and need to overcome the restrictions of ordinary connector devices, CIN::APSE can provide the versatile and reliable interconnect solution you need.

Innovative Compression-Mount Technology

CIN::APSE is a unique, compression interconnect technology which provides superior mechanical and electrical performance. The contact construction consists of randomly wound gold plated molybdenum wire, formed into a cylindrical shape (Figure 1). Standard contact diameters are 0.020" (0.508 mm) and 0.040" (1.016 mm).

The basic CIN::APSE contact configuration consists of a contact installed into a customized plastic insulator with the patented Cinch hourglass hole design. Once in place, the contact extends on both sides of the insulator.

Quick, Solderless Installation

CIN::APSE is easily installed in two basic steps, without soldering. First, using alignment features, the CIN::APSE interconnect is positioned between two components with matching connection footprints. Next, the two components are compressed and fastened together. It's as simple as that.

Low Compression Force, Low Contact Resistance

The CIN::APSE contact offers one of the best force/deflection ratios in the industry. An average compression force of only 2.5 ounces will yield a typical contact resistance of less than 20 mOhms. This means high I/O count applications can achieve excellent electrical performance with only minimal compression force.

*Test results are pass/fail criteria, not limitations of the technology.

Features

• Solderless RoHS compatible
• High density/low profile
• Multi-point contact/mechanical wipe
• Minimum contact spacing of 1.0mm (.039)
• Low profile height of .8mm (.032)
• High frequency capability up to 50 GHz and beyond
• Short signal path allows for minimal FEXT/NEXT
• Custom Configurations

Microminiature-D Connectors: Dura-Con

The Cinch Microminiature Dura-Con line of connectors qualified (QPL) to MIL-DTL-83513 is one of the most widely used .050 inch (1.27mm) pitch connectors for military and high-end commercial applications. Dura-Con is ideal where packaging requires a small size and low weight, as well as a highly reliable and rugged connector that has electrical and mechanical integrity under extreme vibration and shock conditions. The heart of the Dura-Con System is the unique wire form pin that provides seven points of contact when mated to the socket. Applications include electronics in missiles, aircraft, launch vehicles, satellites and computers.

Dura-Con connectors are available as all plastic in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 and 51 positions and metal shell versions in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 and 100 positions. In addition, Cinch also offers Metal Shell Micro Edge Dura-Con Connectors in 128 and 184 positions, strip connectors up to 60 positions and connector savers. Termination can be solder cup, wired leads or PC mount.

As well as Standard Parts, Cinch provides a wide variety of specials and wired harnesses to industry. Please contact us with your custom or harness needs.

Features

• Meets and exceeds requirements for Mil-DTL-83513, available in all standard shell sizes and configurations.
• Available as part of harness assemblies manufactured by Cinch. Highly customizable to meet any application requirement.
• Hermetics available that meet 1X10-8 at half the cost and time of traditional hermetic solutions.

Military Cable Assemblies

Cinch has capability to design and produce military systems cable assemblies.

• Designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions when subjected to high vibrations, shock and temperature extremes
• Available in simple point-to-point to more complex harnesses with multiple branches as well as flex circuitry
• Over 25 years experience in designing custom micro harnesses

US Headquarters
Cinch Connectors LTD.
1700 Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
USA
Phone: +1 630 705 6000

Bugeye Technologies is an ISO 9001 Certified manufacturer and a supplier of flight simulation equipment supporting both large and small simulation companies in the US and worldwide.

Simulation Components for Tactical and Mission Specific Training

Bugeye Technologies specializes in producing realistic, serviceable and affordable replicated products for the flight simulation industry.  Each product is designed as an accurate replication of the real hardware providing the proper functionality at the lowest total cost of ownership for your simulation program.

Our standard products include a complete line of high-quality replicated flight grips, targeting controllers, control sticks, cyclic collective and throttle mechanisms, avionics and light-panels for many popular fixed wing and rotor craft.

Correct Fidelity Controls for Your Specific Application:

Bugeye will always modify our standard products to meet the specific requirements of your program.  This makes it possible to get the correct level of fidelity in a fully serviceable package at the best price.  We call these Simulation Grade components.

Training device fidelity Requirements can vary based on many factors.  These factors are often driven by the “Mission” of the training device and the available budget.  In some cases the training does not require full fidelity and perhaps the budget just won’t allow it.

Bugeye Technologies has responded to these requirements with 3-levels of fidelity available for our FC series of flight control simulation products.  The FC0500 is a low-cost control product that is “gamer” like but considerably more rugged than typical game controls.  The FC1000 series controls are representative of the design basis aircraft with precision movements in a compact versatile package for desktop or cockpit applications.  The FC2000 series product replicates the aircraft movements, is ergonomically and dimensionally correct.  Providing this choice between the FC0500, FC1000 or the FC2000 series products from Bugeye Technologies insures alignment of value and training needs that cannot be easily acquired elsewhere.

Bugeye Technologies is an ISO 9001 Certified manufacturer and a supplier of flight simulation equipment both large and small companies in the US and worldwide.

Multipurpose Reconfigurable Cockpits (MRC)

Bugeye Technologies manufactures a low-cost multipurpose cockpit that is compatible with all of Bugeye’s FC1000 series Flight Control products.  The cockpit is designed for rapid reconfiguration by changing out flight controls to support multiple aircraft types.

The low overall height facilitates ingress and egress.  The side consoles are available in multiple lengths and equipped with full length DZUS rails at standard aircraft spacing to accept our FC1000 controls and other standard aircraft panels.

A low-cost Simulated Ejection Seat (SES1013) is available for this cockpit.  The seat fits perfectly in the MRC and comes complete with dual density seat pad, optional Ox rings and electrically adjustable height adjustment with 6 inches of travel (3 inches up and down from the neutral position).  The seat is rated for loads up to 600 lbs.

An optional 30-inch high-quality touch screen beneath the standard glare shield provides a large working area to present the most complex aircraft instrument panels. The rugged and reliable touch screen utilizes surface acoustic wave technology suitable for use with gloved hands with minimal parallax.

The MRC represents a great value in a mid-fidelity Simulation Grade cockpit

This universal product ships with castors and leveling adjustments accessible from the top.  It can be rolled into existing dome environments or coupled with existing visual display systems.  The cockpit is also designed to work with Bugeye’s OTW1000-3W Out-The-Window visual display stand.  This unique stand will hold 3- commercial flat panel displays up to 55-inches in the correct orientation for use with the MRC.

Custom Light Panels and Cockpit Furnishings

Bugeye Technologies designs and manufactures a complete line of Simulation Grade light-panels designed to support our customer’s requirements for high-fidelity fixed wing and rotor craft cockpit products.  Since all of our products are “in-house” we can support requirements from the simplest to the very complex; in large quantities or one-off designs that replicate the form, fit and function required in today’s simulation environment.

TeleCommunication Systems’ (TCS) Space & Component Technology division, headquartered in Torrance, California, specializes in ultra-rugged solid state drives (SSDs) for the most demanding environments. TCS S&CT currently ships ruggedized SSDs in both high-customized and industry-standard configurations for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. All TCS SSDs work across industrial temperature ranges and meet Mil-Std-810 requirements for shock, vibration, temperature range, temperature shock, humidity and altitude. High-reliability packaging options support additional Mil-Std-810 requirements.

Rugged Military Solid State Drives with NAND Flash for Military, Army and Aerospace Applications

TCS designs and manufactures rugged solid-state drives (SSDs), radiation-tolerant electronic devices, and provides assembly capability. It offers strong expertise in multi-chip modules and 3D stacking, ASIC packaging, test and screening, system-in-package and custom build / packaging solutions. TCS delivers a variety of SIP, MMIC, custom, and radiation tolerant products to several US Primes and European defense contractors.

SSD Industrial Temperature Range for Military Applications

With 35 years in the Military and Defense markets, TCS is fully aware of the need to design in quality and reliability into our drives. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not use controller reference designs. Our drives are designed with Industrial or Military temperature range parts, taking into consideration thermal, mechanical and electrical requirements.

• Designed and manufactured in the USA at AS9100 certified facilities
• Built to IPC-610 class-3 level
• Employ only SLC NAND technology
• Forms 2.5 @ 9.5mm, @ 16mm, BGA and custom
• Capacity: 2.5 form 32GB to 256GB, BGA 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
• Near-term roadmap includes drives up to 400GB in capacity
• SATA 2.6 at 1.5 and 3.0GB/s
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Tested to boot cold from -60°C
• Standard military input voltage tolerance of ± 10%
• Low power requirements; integrated power-fail management
• Storage temperature: -50°C to +95°C

Solid State Drives for High Vibration Applications

Solid State Drives for High Vibration Applications Drives designed for high vibration applications incorporating Military PCB’s, 8 mounts within an anodised milled aluminium package.

• Army Vehicles
• Rugged Army Gun Mounts
• Rugged Military Vibration Sensitive SSD
• Rigorously tested and independently verified to MIL-STD-810
• Shock: 1,500G at 0.5ms
• Vibration: 16.3G minimum RMS, 20Hz to 2KHz, one hour per axis, three axes
• High altitude 80,000ft
• Random vibration options up to 45Grms available
• Mechanical shock tested at 50g @ 11ms, ½ sine, six-direction, 3X
• Burned in for eight hours with option for 96-hour extended burn-in
• Other assembly options include conformal coating, silicone gel and epoxy staking Solid State Drive Obsolescence

Solid State Drive Obsolescence

We assure continued availability to our military customers through our Obsolescence Management, this includes not only FFF replacements, we also introduce the possibility of providing our customers with advance notice of critical component EOL this allows for advance procurement of the current SSD by the customer or alternatively the ability to work with TCS in partnership to advance purchase critical components and controllers, in some cases also NAND Flash. Of course we also work with customers to preserve FFF SSD in terms of a cloned SSD utilizing the latest controller and NAND flash technologies and providing a FFF replacement.

Solid State Drive SSD Galatea 100GB 200GB Encryption

Galatea® Solid State Drives (SSDs) defines the leading edge for performance and reliability in ultra-rugged mass storage. These drives fit up to 200GB SLC NAND Flash of user memory into standard 2.5 inch, thin (9.5mm height) dimensions and delivers sustained read / write rates of 280MB/s along with random read / write rates over 30,000 IOPS. Combining 128-bit AES encryption with high-speed full-drive erasure (200GB in less than 1s) raises data security to new levels.

Solid State Drive SSD ECC

Advanced error correction pushes the bit error rate a full two orders of magnitude beyond the industry standard, while exclusive write optimization and wear-levelling techniques reduce erase / program cycles and achieve a 20-fold increase in media life expectancy. The Galatea Standard SATA supports the SATA II, revision 2.6, interface standard at 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s.

• Plug'n'Play, independent of operating system
• No device driver development required
• Write protect and jumper
• ATA/ATAPI-7, SMART and TRIM supported
• Data retention: more than ten years
• Endurance: more than 100,000 writes
• MTBF: more than 1.24 million hours, Telcordia 25°C, 32GB SSD
• Resulting bit error rate less than one in 10e14 and better

Rugged 256GB SSD

The PROTEUS-Plus is available up to 256GB in SLC NAND Flash, delivering sustained read/write speeds of 250MB/s and 205MB/s. It is equipped with integrated hardware support for on-the-fly, per sector error detection and correction, and is protected by a precision-machined, anodised aluminum alloy case for ruggedness. Other features include:

• Fast erase <3s (256GB)
• Alternative erasure methods upon request
• Low-power, max read/write 1.30W/2.00W(128GB)
• 64MB cache enables high IOPS for small block random operations
• Supports SATA, revision 2.6, interface standard at up to 3.0GB/s
• ITAR free

Vibration and Shock-resistant BGA Package

The BGADrive® is a complete BGA package solution that can be soldered directly to the motherboard. It is vibration and shock-resistant and has a sustained R/W speed of up to 45MB/s, with access time of 0.5ms. The drive is operating system independent, resistant to extreme shock and vibration, and compact at 31mm x 31mm. It is equipped with a write protect pin and IDE Ultra-DMA 100.

Proteus Plus Embedded Modules

The speed and ruggedness of the TCS’ Proteus Plus Solid State Drives is now available in bare board 2.5 PCA and MO-Series form factors for embedded use. Available in capacities from 32GB to 256 GB, these drives provide another option for delivering extreme ruggedness and reliability to applications where an industry standard drive form factor is too large.

As a leading systems integrator Systems Interface specialises in complex airport and air traffic control systems with particular expertise in project management, consultancy and complete turnkey projects.

Total Turnkey Airport Solutions

UK based Systems Interface Ltd specialises in the provision of fully integrated systems tailored to meet individual clients’ precise requirements for Air Traffic Control and Air Traffic Management solutions. With many years experience we have a proven reputation for delivering complex turnkey projects to Civil and Defence organisations worldwide.

Our Project Management team are Quality approved to BS EN 9001:2008.

Ground Based Navigational Aids

Our services include - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of:

• Navigational Aids - ILS, DME, DVOR. NDB, DF
• Integrated ATC Solutions – Voice and Radar Recording, Status Monitoring Systems

• Communications Systems - VCCS, HF, VHF and UHF
• Airfield Lighting - Conventional and LED Solar Lighting
• Meteorological Systems - AWOS and IRVR
• Design, Specification and Planning
• Civil Works
• Preparation of Regulatory Documentation – Including Safety Cases

Tactical Deployment Systems

Systems Interface is specialist in the development of turnkey tactical-deployment Navigational Aid systems.

In recent years we have supplied many mobile and fast deployment systems, including multiple NDB/ILS Marker systems to the Egyptian Air Force. These systems provide a complete mobile navaid facility and include design features such as vibration absorbing mounting rack mounts, ISO container standard shelter fixings and military spec trailers. In the case of the Egyptian Air Force, all these innovations were developed with due consideration of the harsh desert conditions to which they would be subjected. Additionally, we have developed a range of mobile Weather Station systems, including completely cable free systems utilising wireless connections and solar power supplies

Solar Powered LED Aviation and Obstruction Lights

For permanent, temporary or emergency use our portable solar lights are invaluable for emergency runways; temporary airfields; helipads, runway edge; taxiway edge, barricade, windsock, obstruction, cranes, telecommunication towers, building and construction lighting.

Systems Interface has successfully supplied solar lights for the following military applications:

• RAF Brampton
• MOD Bristol
• KBR
• RAF Brize Norton
• Irish Air Corps
• British Army Sierra Leone
• United Nations – Lebanon
• Afghanistan/Iraq
• Zambia Air Force

Aviation Project Management

We manage turnkey projects including navigation systems such as ILS, DVOR, CVOR, DME, TACAN and NDB, integrated control tower systems: control consoles, radio and telephone communications, VCCS and Met equipment, and Airfield Ground Lighting solutions ranging from PAPIs to complete CAT II and III installations. Typically projects include civil works, antenna rigging, high voltage supply networks to remote airfield sites, fibre optic networks and LANs, cable trenching and construction of antenna and shelter foundations and grading of the ILS glidepath beam-forming areas.

Airport Navigational Aids & Instrument Landing Systems

We are amongst Europe’s leading Instrument Landing System (ILS) and airport navigational aids integrators. Localizer, Glidepath and Marker Beacon, Far Field Monitor and portable Field Test Sets, ILS systems are available in a wide range of configurations, all meeting the most stringent ICAO Level 4 requirements, designed to be cost-effective, easy to install and operate, and above all, dependable. We can offer a full turnkey service, including civil works.

Airfield Ground Lighting

Systems Interface is experienced in delivering Airfield Ground Lighting, ranging from Category III airfield configurations at international airports to smaller installations requiring just Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPls) for non-instrument runways. We can also design and supply a Portable Airfield Ground Lighting (PAGL) package for both civil and military use. The Turnkey package includes design, supply and installation of equipment, full control, monitoring and mimics display systems designed to meet the latest ICAO and UK CAA requirements.

Airport/ATC Maintenance and Support

We offer a range of contract terms for specialist maintenance, regular scheduled maintenance activities and assist with fault diagnosis ad-hoc maintenance visits, scheduled periodic visits and emergency call out cover. Our airport and ATC maintenance and support staff are highly experienced ATC systems engineers, and work to exacting standards. Additionally we can advise on maintenance policy development and provide a focal point for sourcing spares and repairs.

Airport Equipment Consultancy

Airport Consultancy services range from system definition to equipment specification and design. Systems Interface utilises sophisticated computer modelling techniques for surveying and site selection for navigational aids (including the production of ILS sensitive areas) plus the design and preparation of instrument approach procedures. A whole package of tools to assist the aerodrome licensee in aerodrome safeguarding are now available.

Ground Based Navaid Systems Training

Systems Interface has developed a series of ground based navaid systems training courses for personnel responsible for operations, maintenance and management. Courses are tailored to individual customer's needs and can be provided in the UK or overseas. Students receive the appropriate certification for the training they undertake. We can also provide expert trainers to deliver manufacturer’s courses.