DMAero Capabilities

- APQ-166 Radar Pressurization Unit (B-52)
- ARC-169 Front Panel (E-3 Sentry)
- Electronic Control Unit and Loader's Weapon Control Panel for the Trainable Gun Mount (C-130)
- Display Software for the Terrain Following Program (MC-130J)
DMA test engineers have decades of experience defining Measure of Effectiveness (MoEs), Measure of Performance (MoPs), and associated test events for military aircrafts, vehicles, ships, and support equipment. For example, for testing the AC-130U’s fire control system modification, MoEs/MoPs were established from the AC-130U’s Prime Item Development Specification, including the required Circular Error Probable (CEP) for accuracy of each weapon system on the AC-130U.
DMA uses proven planning techniques during the development of MoEs/MoPs, including process analysis, design or engineering analysis, matrix analysis, and dendritic analysis. Our planning process is iterative. We use the results of each test to help in the design and planned execution of future tests.
To support flight testing of military aircraft, DMA developed several Test Instrumentation Data Acquisition Systems. These versatile flight test data recording and acquisition systems utilize various COTS data recorders with interchangeable signal conditioning modules to record test data in the Chapter 10 format. Signal formats supported by DMA collection systems include MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, discrete, analog, video, and voice. If required, multiple LCDs allow real-time monitoring during flight and rapid data analysis post flight. A GPS time server provides accurate, high resolution time-stamping of collected data. DMA currently has data collection systems being flown on C-130's.
In addition to the instrumentation systems and the COTS tools discussed above, DMA has invested independent research and development (IR&D) in creating DMAT, an IRIG-106 Chapter 10 data analysis tool. DMAT utilizes XML based Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for platforms under test and applies them to Chapter 10 flight test data. Built-in analysis features of DMAT include the ability to examine the decoded data for specific events or times where user defined conditions were met, automatic detection of system faults that occurred during testing, and statistical analysis of the recorded bus traffic such as message rates and bus loading. DMA uses this tool in support of all our flight testing and data reduction activities
- Designed and Produced Card Edge Programmer for Software Loading in the ASQ-204 Control Display Set
- Designed Custom Test Set for Component Fault Isolation on APQ-150 Radar
- Designed Heads-Up Display (HUD) Tester for Intermediate Level Maintenance
- Functional Test of Redesigned Control Display Unit (CDU) (AC-130H, MC-130E, HH-60)
- Functional Test of Redesigned Display Generator Unit (DGU) (AC-130H)
- Functional Test of Redesigned Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Loader Weapon Control Panel (LWCP) (AC-130U)
- Functional Test of Redesigned Data Transfer System (DTS) (AC-130H, MC-130H, HH-60)
- Designed and Tested Tactical Interface Data Acquisition System (TIDAS) Rack for Use on Multiple Aircraft Test Flights
- Designed and Built Engineering Test Bench to Verify the Data Transfer System (DTS) (AC-130U, MC-130H, C-130 SCNS)
- Designed Custom Test Set for Fault Isolation of the ARC-169 Front Panel (E-3 Sentry)
- Designed and Built Engineering Test Bench to Verify Performance of Four (4) Functionally Unique Multiple Limit Switches Within the APQ-166 Radar Pressurization Unit (B-52)
- Complete MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810 Qualification of APQ-166 Radar Pressurization Unit, Multiple Limit Swtiches (B-52)
Our working knowledge of DO-178C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification), DO-254 (Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware), and military safety standards (MIL-STD-882E) allows us to be a trusted source for turn-key IV&V capabilities.
- Testing and Analysis to Support Modified Airworthiness Certification (MAC) and Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB) Approval for Multiple Projects
- Responsible Test Organization (RTO) for the AP-102 Mission Computer Replacement Program (MCRP)
Previous Experiences Include:
- Using our own internal R&D funds, DMA developed DMAnalyze, a 1553 Chapter 10 Data Reduction Software Tool. The tool applies platform specific, XML based ICD, to Chapter 10 formatted telemetry data, which produces readable data in engineering units. DMAnalyze functions include advanced data export, search, fault isolation, and statistical analysis packages.
- Developed an innovative Open Systems Technologies (HOST) Conformance Test Tool to support and add automation to the verification of IRIG hardware conformance to HOST Standards.
- The overall technical objective was to establish the feasibility of developing an automated conformance validation tool for HOST compliant devices. A challenge for HOST conformance testing is that the standards define an overarching set of logical interfaces in the Tier 1 standard, which are then further refined and applied to core technologies featuring unique physical interfaces in Tier 2 standards. In addition, product specific functions are defined in unique Tier 3 Component Specifications. In order to be a feasible solution, the tool must be adaptable to provide validation for all three (3) Tiers of HOST specifications.
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Designed, developed, tested, and implemented the tools necessary to process the required data for maximizing the effectiveness of all FTs by incorporating specific terrain features, providing a complete analysis of the test environment for efficient and accurate verification testing, capable of replaying flight data and analyzing radar returns at certain points in time. The tool is composed of multiple subsystems, an IRIG 106-107 Chapter 10 data interpreter, database handler, radar emulator, and map generator. Other efforts completed under this tasking included modeling, data analysis, data capture, software coding, and the completion of business case analyses.
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This information technology research project sought innovative advancements and automation of the current technology available to the Air Force and Commercial Avionics Depots to support Unit Under Test (UUT) flight-test (FT) and radar data analysis. Currently, the ability to accurately compare radar return data with topology is nonexistent.
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- Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Loader's Weapon Control Panel (LWCP) for Trainable Gun Mount (C-130)
- Software Support for the Terrain Following Program (MC-130J)
- Development of a Flight Test Tool Playback Simulation, Incorporating Radar and Terrain Data
- Integral Part (SME) of the APQ-170 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Integrated Product Team (IPT)
- Ongoing Support in Identifying Alternative Sources of Supply and Qualifying Form, Fit, Function, and Interface Replacements for DMSMS Issues
With aircraft modification being one of the founding services that DMA was created to provide, our staff have extensive knowledge of proper, safe, efficient, and effective cost and time saving activities related to the fielding of Government systems, subsystems, LRUs, or other units. DMA has provided support for the fabrication and modification of equipment racks, housings, test fixtures, system components, parts, and complete LRUs. We follow our detailed ISO 9001:2015 certified proccesses when completing these efforts. Once fabrication or modification is completed, extensive inspection and acceptance tests are run on the product to ensure utmost quality and the satisfaction of product requirements. We maintain a 6,000 square foot configurable floor space for execution of these projects, as well as a FOD and ESD safe lab.
- Custom Chassis and Internal Wiring Harnesses for Multiple Form, Fit, Function, and Interface LRU Replacements
- Designed, Built, and Produced an Additional CDC A11 CCA Boardsite Programmer, Including the Creation and Delivery of ATPs and Drawing Redlines to Streamline Future Competitive Acquisitions
- Designed, Built, Assembled, and Successfully Performed Qualification Testing (MIL-STD-461 & MIL-STD-810) on Critical APQ-166 Radar Pressurization Unit Internal Components
- Modification Support for Various DoD Platforms, Including SOF/PR Variations
- Test Instrumentation Data Acquisition System (TIDAS) Test Rack
- ARC-169 Front Panel (E-3 Sentry)
- APQ-166 Pressurization Unit (B-52)
- Electronic Control Unit (C-130)
- Loader Weapon Control Panel (C-130)
- Amplifier Module for APG-70 Radar (F-15)
- Multiple Circuit Card Assemblies (Process, Memory, A/D, D/A) for CP-2108 Mission Computer (AC-130H, MC-130E)
- Data Transfer System (DTS) (AC-130H, MC-130H, HH-60)
- Test Instrumentation Data Acquisition System (TIDAS) Test Rack
- Boardsite Programmer
- Synchro to Resolver Conversion Unit (C-130)
- 8.33 Hz Compliant V/UHF Radios (C-130)
- AN/PRC-152A (C-130)
- Replacement ECU and LWCP for the C-130 Fire Control System
- Integrated T2CAS, ADS-B/Mode-S EHS Transponder, and RDR-4000 Weather Radar with Navigation Display to Provide Full Situational Awareness Through User Selectable Overlays
- Provided Support to the SOF Extendable Integration Support Environment (EISE) Lab for Multiple Critical Integration Efforts Realting to Operational Flight Programs (OFPs)
- "White Hat" for Mission Computer Replacement Program Integration Effort (C-130)