Shipboard Aviation Systems

This Navy unique project addresses the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) of systems required to recover and launch Navy/Marine Corps Aircraft (Fixed/Rotary Wing and Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing) operating aboard aircraft carriers (CVN), amphibious assault ships and air capable ships. This program includes the following systems under Project 2232, including the funding of production representative models for: (1) Aircraft Launch & Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Modernization: ALRE Modernization encompasses efforts required to ensure continued functional performance, operational relevance, and cybersecurity accreditation for all product lines across the ALRE program. This includes efforts required to resolve emerging obsolescence issues (both hardware and software), implement fleet driven operational capability upgrades, and comply with cybersecurity requirements and computer task order requirements for security threat mitigation. Major categories include Visual Landing Aids (VLA), Information Systems, Launcher, Recovery, Marine Aviation Data Management System (MADMS) and Aviation Data Management and Control System (ADMACS). There are 48 fielded subsystems that are included in the major categories. The ALRE Gold Disk program provides diagnostic test routines for fleet technician troubleshooting capability on faulty circuit cards to identify the problem and perform the repair. VLA Long Range Line-Up (LRLS) is a solid state system required by CVNs Flight Deck Certification and provides visual cues for approaching fixed wing aircraft to ensure safe recovery of all platforms in all environments. VLA Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (IFLOLS) provides visual cues to pilots of approaching aircraft and is the primary visual landing aid displaying glide path & trend info to fixed wing pilots on final approach from 1.5 nautical miles out to touchdown.