Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Flight Demonstrates Functionality Of CONECT Interphone
System
A successful evaluation flight of the B-52 Combat Network
Communications Technology (CONECT) interphone system was recently
completed by Boeing. The six-hour flight from Edwards Air Force
Base, CA, evaluated the interphone system's readiness for formal
flight tests and accomplished formal flight tests of other CONECT
capabilities. The interphone system enables crew members to
communicate with one another, other aircraft and the ground.
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"The successful interphone evaluation keeps the CONECT team on
track to complete our ground and flight tests by the end of
October," said Scot Oathout, B-52 program director for Boeing.
"CONECT will greatly increase the B-52's flexibility by enabling
additional capabilities for re-tasking of missions while in
flight."
The CONECT modification increases crews' situational awareness by
adding more communication data links and full-color LED displays
that feature symbols of mission data overlaid on color moving maps.
CONECT also provides the infrastructure for future improvements on
the B-52, including an onboard, high-speed network. Milestone C
authorization for low rate initial production is expected in
mid-2012.
"CONECT gives the B-52 the ability to participate in net-centric
operations," said Oathout. "This means the aircraft can exchange
real-time digital information with other ground-based and airborne
assets while on a mission, increasing its effectiveness,
survivability and lethality. CONECT keeps the B-52 in the
fight."
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