BAE SYSTEMS To Provide Navy's New Aircraft Collision Avoidance System.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers GREENLAWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2001 The U.S. Navy has selected BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Systems to develop its new Mid-Air Collision Avoidance System (MCAS McCune-Albright syndrome (MCAS) A genetic syndrome characterized in girls by the development of ovarian cysts and puberty before the age of 8, together with abnormalities of bone structure and skin pigmentation. Mentioned in: Ovarian Cysts ). Naval Air Systems Command The Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, is the part of the United States Navy which provides materiel support for naval aircraft and airborne weapon systems, such as guided missiles. NAVAIR was established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons (BuWeps). (NAVAIR NAVAIR Naval Air Systems Command ) awarded a $1.8 million modification contract to the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Systems business unit headquartered in Greenlawn, New York Greenlawn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 13,286 at the 2000 census. Geography Greenlawn is located at (40.857648, -73.365932)GR1. . The Company will provide flight-worthy prototype systems for flight testing by mid 2002. MCAS reduces the probability of mid-air collisions through the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcasts. Called ADS-B ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast , these signals enhance naval aviators' situational awareness via a cockpit display and audio warning. "The Navy selected us for this important program because of our ability to integrate the collision avoidance function into our Common Identification Friend or Foe The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. (IFF) Digital Transponder," said Pat McMahon, Vice President for IFF/Display Systems at Greenlawn. The new digital transponder, the CXP, was also contracted by NAVAIR in an earlier award to BAE SYSTEMS to replace IFF transponders for both the Navy and Army. "MCAS takes full advantage of our digital transponder's open architecture and software programmability. The CXP can also be adapted for additional functions, including the U.S. military's Mode 5 generation for secure identification of aircraft," McMahon noted. Notes to Editors BAE SYSTEMS is the truly global systems, defense and aerospace company. BAE SYSTEMS employs more than 100,000 people and has annual sales of some $18 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE SYSTEMS designs and manufactures civil and military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. BAE SYSTEMS North America employs 22,000 people in the design, development, integration, manufacture and support of a wide range of advanced aerospace products and intelligent electronic systems for government and commercial customers. The BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Systems business unit comprises facilities located in Mt. Vernon, New York Vernon, New York may refer to:
A leader in the defense industry, Advanced Systems has a long history in the design, development and manufacturing of military communications, electronic identification, displays, antennas, and anti-submarine warfare products. |
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