{"product_id":"aircraft-systems-integration-of-airlaunched-weapons-9780470971185","title":"Aircraft Systems Integration of AirLaunched","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the earliest days of aviation where the pilot would drop simple bombs by hand, to the highly agile, stealthy aircraft of today that can deliver smart ordnance with extreme accuracy, engineers have striven to develop the capability to deliver weapons against targets reliably, safely and with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAircraft Systems Integration of Air-Launched Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the various aspects of weapons integration, primarily from the aircraft systems integration viewpoint, but also considers key parts of the weapon and the desired interactions with the aircraft required for successful target engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the broad range of subjects that relate directly to the systems integration of air-launched weapons with aircraft, such as the integration process, system and subsystemarchitectures, the essential contribution that open, international standards have onimproving interoperability and reducing integration costs and timescales\u003c\/li\u003e \u0026lt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Weapons Integration 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Chapter Summaries 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 The Systems Integration Process 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Stores Management System Design 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 The Global Positioning System 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.4 Weapon Initialisation and Targeting 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.5 The Role of Standardisation in Weapons Integration 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.6 Interface Management 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.7 A Weapons Integration Scenario 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.8 ‘Plug and Play’ Weapons Integration 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.9 Weaponised Unmanned Air Systems 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.10 Reducing the Cost of Weapons Integration 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Weapons 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Types of Weapon 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Targets 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Weapon Requirements 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Lethality 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.5 Precision 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.6 Stand-Off Range 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.7 Typical Weapon Configurations 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.8 Implications for the Launch Aircraft 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Carriage Systems 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Mechanical Attachments 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Downward Ejection 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Forward Firing 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4 Multi-weapon Carriage Systems 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 An Introduction to the Integration Process 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Chapter Summary 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Introduction 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The V-Diagram 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Responsibilities 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Safety 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Use of Requirements Management Tools in the Systems Engineering Process 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Weapons Integration Requirements Capture 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 The Need for Unambiguous, Clear and Appropriate Requirements 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Minimising Requirements 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Requirements Analysis, Partitioning, Implementation in Aircraft Subsystems 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Chapter Summary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Introduction 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 System Architecture 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Requirements Decomposition 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Requirements Partitioning 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Subsystem Implementation 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Maturity Reviews 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Right-Hand Side of the V-Diagram 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Proving Methods 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Integration 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Verification 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12 Validation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.13 The Safety Case and Certification 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Armament Control System and Global Positioning System Design Issues 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Chapter Summary 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Stores Management System Design 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 SMS Design Requirements 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Other System Components 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Typical System Architectures 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Training System 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 GPS: Aircraft System Design Issues 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 GPS Overview 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Satellite Acquisition Concepts 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Acquisition Strategies 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 GPS Signal Distribution 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Aircraft Requirements 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Aircraft Implementation Concepts 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.7 Cost of Complexity 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Weapon Initialisation and Targeting 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Chapter Summary 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Targeting 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Aiming of Ballistic Bombs 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Aircraft\/Weapon Alignment 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Aiming of Smart Air-to-Ground Weapons 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Air-to-Air Missiles 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Sensors 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Engagement Modes 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.3 Air-to-Air Weapons Training 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Weapon Interface Standards 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Chapter Summary 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Benefits of Standardisation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 MIL-STD-1760 AEIS 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 MIL-STD-1760 Interface Points 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Connectors 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Signal Sets 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 GPS RF Signal Distribution 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Data Protocols 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.6 Data Entities 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.7 Time Tagging 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.8 Mass Data Transfer 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.9 High-Speed 1760 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Standardisation Conclusions 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Other Weapons Integration Standards 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Chapter Summary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 AS5725 Miniature Mission Store Interface 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Interface Points 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Connector 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Signal Set 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 AS5726 Interface for Micro Munitions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Interface Points 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Connectors 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 Signal Set 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Other Weapons Integration Standards 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Generic Aircraft–Store Interface Framework 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Mission Data Exchange Format 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Common Launch Acceptability Region Approach 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Interface Management 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Chapter Summary 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Introduction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Management of the Aircraft\/Store Interface 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Approaches to Interface Documentation 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Interfaces Documented in the ICD 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Controlling the Interface of Store Variants 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Information Exchange between Design Organisations 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Process for Managing Integration Risk 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 A Weapons Integration Scenario 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Chapter Summary 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Introduction 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 The Weapons Integration Scenario 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 The V-Diagram Revisited 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Systems Integration Activities 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Safety 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 Aircraft\/System Hazards 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Weapon Hazards 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Systems Requirements Decomposition, Design and Implementation 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.1 Weapon System Integration Requirement 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.2 Functional Definition and Development\/Interface Definition 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.3 Weapon Interfacing 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.4 Data Flows between Aircraft Subsystems 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Loading to Dispersion Sequence 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.1 Weapon Loading 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.2 System Power-Up\/Store Discovery 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.3 Build Inventory 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.4 Weapon BIT\/System Power-Down 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.5 Download Target Data\/Power-Down Weapons 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.6 Taxi\/Take-Off\/On-Route Phase 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.7 Weapon Selection and Priming 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.8 Update Target Data 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.9 Steer to Target LAR\/Confirm in LAR 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.10 Initiate Release Sequence 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.11 Weapon Release Phase 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.12 Selective\/Emergency Jettison 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.13 Carriage Store Control 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.14 Training Capability 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.15 Implications of Aeromechanical Aspects – Weapon Physical Alignment 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 A Weapons Integration Scenario: System Proving and Certification 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Chapter Summary 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Introduction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Simulators and Emulators 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Avionic Weapons 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Interface Proving 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Rig Trials 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Avionic Trials 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Airworthiness and Certification 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Declaration of Design and Performance\/Statement of Design 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11 Certificate of Design 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.12 Safety Case 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.13 Airworthiness Flight Limitations 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.14 Release to Service 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.15 User Documentation 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.16 Weapon System Evaluation 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.17 Conclusion 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Introduction to ‘Plug and Play’ Weapons Integration 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Chapter Summary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Systems Integration Considerations 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The Journey to ‘Plug and Play’ Weapons Integration 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 ‘Plug and Play’ Technologies 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Adoption of ‘Plug and Play’ Technology 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Introduction to Aircraft, Launcher and Weapons Interoperability 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 ALWI Study 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 ALWI-2 Study 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 ALWI Common Interface Study 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9.1 Technical Architecture 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9.2 Greater Interoperability through a Common ICD Approach 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9.3 Common Store Control Service 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9.4 Model-Driven Architecture Approach 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9.5 Implementation Considerations 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 ALWI Conclusions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Open Systems 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Chapter Summary 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Introduction 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 The Contracting and Industry Environment 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Current Systems 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 A Typical Mission Systems Upgrade Programme 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 ASAAC Architecture 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 ASAAC and ‘Plug and Play’ 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Certification Issues 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Easing the Upgrade Programme 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The Universal Armament Interface 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Chapter Summary 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Introduction 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Objectives of UAI 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Fundamental Principles of UAI 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Platform\/Store Interface 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Mission Planning 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Launch Acceptability Region 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Integration Work Flow 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 UAI Interface Management 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Certification Tools 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Benefits 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.12 NATO UAI 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.13 ‘Plug and Play’ Conclusions 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Weaponised Unmanned Air Systems 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Chapter Summary 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Introduction 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Distributed Weapon System 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 System Architecture Partitioning 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Conclusions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Reducing the Cost of Weapons Integration 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Chapter Summary 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Introduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 The Cost Landscape 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Reducing the Cost of Weapons Integration – Other Initiatives 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.1 Streamlined Integration Processes 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.2 Common Goals for the ADO and WDO 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.3 Employment of New Technology Which Eases Integration 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.4 The Need for Exports 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.5 Spiral Introduction of Capability 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.6 Organisational Re-structuring 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.7 Adoption of International Standards 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Conclusions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 The Future 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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