BAE Systems to Help Aerojet Build Next-Generation Weather Instrument for NASA.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2001 BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. and Aerojet of Azusa, California Azusa is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 44,712 at the 2000 census. Though often assumed to be a compaction of the phrase "everything from A to Z in the USA , have been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), civilian agency of the U.S. federal government with the mission of conducting research and developing operational programs in the areas of space exploration, artificial satellites (see satellite, artificial), (NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. ) to build the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS). ATMS, a satellite microwave instrument, will improve weather forecasting weather forecasting Prediction of the weather through application of the principles of physics and meteorology. Weather forecasting predicts atmospheric phenomena and changes on the Earth's surface caused by atmospheric conditions (snow and ice cover, storm tides, floods, and assist in global climate research. BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" Systems (IEWS IEWS Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors IEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System IEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite IEWS Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Surveillance IEWS Intelligence & Electronic Warfare System ), Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, Nashua had a total population of 86,605[1], making it the second largest city in the state after Manchester. As of 2005, the population is estimated to be 87,986. , and Aerojet were awarded the $206 million contract in December by NASA's Office of Earth Sciences. As a major partner and subcontractor, IEWS will help Aerojet develop the new system. The space-based ATMS instrument will measure microwave energy in the atmosphere. When combined with data from an infrared sounder, ATMS will provide daily global atmospheric temperature, moisture, and pressure profiles. ATMS is designed to replace instruments currently flying on polar-orbiting weather satellites and will be about one-third the size and weight of existing microwave sounding devices, according to Greg Cassias, Director for Space Programs, BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems. "ATMS meets a critical requirement for the Office of Earth Sciences. As an industry leader in the area of remote sensing, we're eager to support NASA in this important mission," Cassias said. Aerojet, as prime contractor for ATMS, will provide its expertise in microwave instruments, systems engineering, atmospheric physics, instrument calibration and microwave instrument production. BAE SYSTEMS will provide microwave monolithic integrated circuits (MMICs), microwave modules, and system engineering processes. ATMS, scheduled for delivery in 2004, will fly on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System Preparatory Project Mission - a joint effort between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and and the U.S. Air Force. Note to Editors BAE SYSTEMS is the truly global systems, defense and aerospace company. BAE SYSTEMS employs more than 100,000 people, in eight home markets around the world and has annual sales of some $18 billion. The company offers an unrivalled global capability in air, sea and 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. BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems employs 4,400 people at eight major facilities in five states. It is a major producer of aircraft self-protection systems and tactical surveillance and intelligence systems for all branches of the armed forces. Other major business areas include microwave, mission and space electronics; infrared imaging; and automated mission planning systems. To download a photo, or to obtain additional information about us, visit "What's News" at http://www.baesystems-iews.com. www.baesystems.com |
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