A Proven Record of Success

5-D Systems has successfully performed and delivered on a range of military/Government contracts and subcontracts. Several of our programs are summarized here.

U.S. Air Force QF-4 Full Scale Aerial Target

The U.S. Air Force QF-4 Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) Program develops unmanned F-4 aircraft to support military weapons development, missile evaluation, and pilot training. Retired F-4 Phantom fighters, from the military aircraft boneyard, are converted into remote-controlled aircraft. New or improved weapon systems are required by Congress (Title X, US Code 2366) to demonstrate lethality prior to production. The QF-4 is the latest in a long line of FSATs which provides this realistic target system used in missile evaluation and pilot training.

5-D Systems engineers have been a part of the QF-4 program since its inception in 1992 and are currently the subject matter experts in QF-4 Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS); providing this support to the prime contractor; BAE Systems, in Mojave, CA.

QF-4 Systems- 5-D is responsible for the Systems Engineering on the QF-4 Program. This includes requirements definitions/allocations, system/subsystem specification generation, system analyses, design, integration, and test for production sustainment and product improvements that have been implemented since the development phase of the program. 5-D Systems Engineers have prepared and implemented more than 100 Engineering Changes related to system improvements, customer requests, and obsolescence issues for the QF-4 Program. This product sustainment experience includes the planning and conduct of multiple subsystem level tests as well as ground and flight test activities over the past 10 plus years. 5-D's QF-4 System Engineering responsibilities include the airborne system as well as QF-4 specific ground support equipment.

QF-4 Software- 5-D Systems has been the primary software developer and maintainer throughout the QF-4 production program. We provide both airborne and ground-based software elements for this optionally piloted aircraft. Our QF-4 software development was rooted from MIL-STD-2167A and has since been extended to CMMI Level 3. 5-D develops all QF-4 flight control software, ancillary subsystem control and monitoring, and command/telemetry data processing.

QF-4 Test Systems- 5-D developed the aircraft level test sets used for system acceptance testing, pre-mission testing, pre-flight data loading, and post-flight data retrieval. Our GUI-based test sets provide manual and automated aircraft testing capabilities. These features reduce operator workload and total time required for aircraft testing and maintenance.

QF-4 ILS- 5-D is responsible for the Integrated Logistics Support function of the QF-4 program. This includes annual and special updates to the QF-4 Technical Order manuals in accordance with the USAF requirements. We developed and maintain approximately 40 volumes and over 7500 pages of information necessary to support and operate the QF-4. 5-D provides support liaison between the prime contractor and the various USAF support bases to ensure the QF-4 and F-4 elements are fully supportable through the life of the program.

LUH

At Redstone Arsenal Alabama 5-D Systems is supporting the US Army Light Utility Helicopter Program. The LUH program consists of a planned 345 UH-72A Lakota helicopters which will be fielded to both active duty and National Guard units across the country as well as OCONUS. The Aircraft are FAA certified commercial platforms providing Homeland Security and Support operations in permissive environments. As the aircraft are being maintained according to FAA regulations this program is breaking new ground for Army Aviation and 5-D is there to assist. Providing support to the LUH Product Office in System Acquisition Planning and Management, 5-D has led the successful effort to validate the OEM’s commercial catalog as well as the efforts to procure various Mission Equipment Packages. 5-D is also providing logistics and sustainment support with a number of highly trained and experienced personnel to help manage the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) sustainment effort of these aircraft.

A400M Systems Engineering Support

5-D Systems, as a subcontractor to Astronautics Corporation of America (ACA), is under contract to provide systems and software engineering services for the A400M Network Server System (NSS). The A400M is an Airbus modern military troop transport aircraft. The NSS is server system to support the aircraft and its operation by interfacing with aircraft systems, to include avionics, while hosting customer applications used in operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the aircraft. The system includes secure access and integrity checks to validate proper authorization is granted only to the appropriate personnel.

US Air Force High Speed Digital Video on Legacy Aircraft Wiring SBIR

The High Speed Digital Video on Legacy Aircraft Wiring program seeks to leverage commercial technology to provide high bandwidth communications using only existing wiring. Such technology would enable fast, cost effective upgrades to legacy aircraft. Modern payloads and mission equipment could be easily integrated extending the capability of existing aircraft.

On this SBIR contract, 5-D has identified a commercial technology and has modified that technology to achieve and demonstrate significant bandwidth over simulated aircraft wiring and power systems. 5-D is currently developing production representative prototypes of this technology. These prototypes will consist of custom electronics housed in ruggedized, sealed enclosures to support real-world on aircraft testing and qualification. The current SBIR program phase will culminate with delivery of working systems to the Air Force customer.

IAMD

Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) integrates sensors and weapons and a common battle command across a single, integrated fire control network.

The common battle command element (IAMD Battle Command System or IBCS) provides the functional capabilities to control and manage the AIAMD sensors and weapons.

AIAMD integrates Patriot, Improved Sentinel, and JLENS components to support engagement of AMD threats

We at 5-D Systems provide key assistance to the Logistics Directorate in planning for Life-Cycle Logistics for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

5-D Systems provides experience and expertise in the Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Planning and Construct in order to achieve the best value sustainment solution for the life-cycle of the IBCS and management of the IAMD Program Logistics Integrated Master Schedule.

5-D Systems has been instrumental in developing critical program compliance documents in order to achieve Acquisition Milestones including the Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan, the Business Case Analysis (BCA), the Manpower Estimate Report, the IBCS Maintenance Plan, and the Materiel Fielding Plan.

Various UAVs

5-D has supported multiple UAV/UAT/OPV programs/products from full system development, to sustainment engineering, to modification development and fielding, to ancillary system development. In addition, 5-D develops and supports a range of simulation systems from high fidelity full 6DOF simulation systems to low fidelity navigation based trainers.

MQM-107 Subscale Aerial Target

5-D Systems support of the MQM-107E subscale aerial target system spans several variants of the basic target system and includes four primary users with different configurations of the system. These customers/users include both domestic and foreign militaries. The 107 program required engineering development and integration of the full suite of subsystems that comprise the MQM-107E. These include command telemetry systems, autopilot/flight control systems, airborne sensors, actuators, ground control stations, scoring systems, and a variety of mission payloads. 5-D personnel conducted a highly successful First Article Test and Flight Qualification Test Program for the USAF and the US Army. These flight demonstrations validated the performance of the target at Tyndall AFB, FL, using GRDCS, and at Mac Gregor Range, NM. Subsequently, 5-D personnel have conducted qualification, test, and operational missions for a variety of users worldwide.

JUAS COE

At the Joint Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence at Creech, AFB, 5-D supports the development of numerous UAS related Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Employment, research, finalized studies and in-depth analyses describing planning, execution, training and employment for joint staff and major Service commands. Unique multi-group CONOPS and JCIDS expertise supports the evaluation of existing and emerging UAS systems where employment requires integration into the joint force for Homeland Defense and Major Combat Operations.

5-D provides operational expertise along with JCIDS, requirements and capabilities based assessment process experience to support concepts, doctrine and CONOPS development, analyses, command briefings and research related activities. SME and integration support for joint/Service experimentation, M&S, tests and evaluation, exercises and training related venues assists the warfighter at strategic, operational and tactical levels for planning and execution activities across the range of military operations.

Unique program management, IPT and working group leadership and facilitation capabilities have enhanced major, time-critical joint and Service UAS projects and activities led by the Joint UAS Center of Excellence. Key DOTMLPF-P (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities – Policies) issues and recommendations have been identified to consistently provide DOD decision makers verifiable and traceable results. Deliverables have increased joint and Service staff UAS planning expertise and integration. In-depth UAS studies have informed UAS Program Managers, policy makers, and joint/Service training commands. Mission and task analyses have impacted unmanned and manned systems architecture developments.

NACT

USASMDC / ARSTRAT’s Nuclear Arms Control Technology (NACT) Program is the DOD executive agent with programmatic, technical/logistical responsibility to construct, install, operate, maintain and provide life-cycle management for 38 U.S. Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) International Monitoring Systems (IMS) monitoring stations located around the world. These global facilities provide nuclear / seismic / acoustic event data 24/7 near real time to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) requirements compliance verification monitoring.

5-D recognized acoustic, seismic, nuclear physics and radiological operations subject matter experts (SME) support the Nuclear Arms Control Technology (NACT) program’s unique global nuclear treaty event monitoring and nuclear forensics mission. The 5-D SMEs are recognized nuclear technical authorities with broad expertise and experience across explosion / radiation treaty monitoring systems and extensive operations, maintenance and sustainment resumes. 5-D SME’s are internationally recognized experts with more than 25 years nuclear treaty experience. They are valuable and respected members of international and inter-government delegations.

5-D SMEs conduct daily U.S. IMS Stations’ operational performance analysis using the dedicated CTBTO International Data Center (IDC) performance monitoring software and database management tools. 5-D supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) including U.S. Government interagency treaty policy-making meetings / white papers / briefings as well as multiple national governments coordination.

NTNF JCTD Nuclear Forensics

This is a Joint (USAF/USA) program led by USSTRATCOM and DTRA, with broad interagency participation, to develop 3 technologies which will improve US capabilities to respond in the event of the detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device or Radiological Dispersal Device on friendly soil. The technologies will provide improvements in yield determination software tools and in ground and air sample collection capabilities.

5-D is producing an Operational Utility Assessment (OUA) of the new capabilities, using data collected and analyzed during technical tests and operational field demonstrations throughout the course of the 18-month effort. DoD will use this OUA in deciding how to proceed with further development of these capabilities.

There are just a handful of teams in the US with experience in doing OUAs for JCTDs. This engagement requires a very unique set of Test and Evaluation skills and insights and identifies 5-D as one of very few that the Joint Community can turn to for this capability.

USASMDC / ARSTRAT SETA Support

5-D provides (or provided) support on the following efforts:

Advanced Cavitation Power Technology (ACPT) Program
Advanced Electronics Rosebud Integration (AERI) Program
Advanced Fuel Cell (AFC) Program
Adaptive Lightweight Materials (ALM) Program
Advanced Power Technology (APT) Program
Biological Air Filtration System Technology (BAFST) Program
Dielectric Enhanced Sensor System (DESS)
Joint Wavelet Transform of Hyperspectral Data (JWaTH)
Laser Interactions with Materials for Identification Technologies (LIMIT)
MEMs Integrated Security Technology (MIST)
Nanocomposite Enhanced Radar and Aerospace Materials (NERAM) Program
Photonic Based Array Radar (PBAR)
Radar Power Technology (RPT)
Radar-on-a-Chip (Rad-Chip)
Spatial Acquisition and Measurement of Power Sources (SAMPS)
Simulation & Design of Large Electromagnetic Systems (SDLES) Program
Standoff Hazardous Agent Detection and Evaluation System (SHADES) Program
Thermal and Electrical Nanoscale Transport (TENT) Program
Transfer Missile Power System (TMPS) Program
Ultra Light Sensor Platform (ULSP)
Vertical Integration for Missile Defense Surveillance Data (VI) Program