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Australia unveils its F-35 'Iron Bird'
Australia will use a full-scale F-35 Joint Strike Fighter model to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft.
Minister for Defense Warren Snowdon unveiled the JSF model at the laboratories of the Defense Science and Technology Organization, which will conduct the studies, a statement from the Australian Ministry of Defense said.
The Australian-built model -- called Iron Bird -- will be tested under simulated electromagnetic conditions during the acquisition and through-life sustainment of Lockheed Martin's JSF.
"This study is a significant part of ensuring the protection of the JSF against electromagnetic environmental effects such as lightning and static discharge, which can impair the performance and safety of aircraft," Snowdon said during a visit to DSTO laboratories in Adelaide.
Australia's first two F-35 jets are to be delivered to a training facility in the United States during 2014-15 when Australia starts training JSF pilots and maintenance personnel.
The fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II will replace Australia's McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighters.
Snowdon said the JSF has sophisticated software and a structural airframe made of composite materials, a combination that exposes the aircraft to electromagnetic interference from natural phenomena and man-made sources, including telecommunication transmissions and radar.
"The impact of these interferences needs to be well understood and appropriately managed," Snowdon said.
"DSTO has developed world-class expertise in the investigation of electromagnetic radiation impact on aircraft and is engaged directly with the United States JSF Joint Project Office to undertake this study using the Iron Bird model.
"The data captured will help in providing potential reductions in the cost of owning the JSF fleet and enhancing the aircraft's capability."
Snowdon said DSTO's research will support verification for compliance and airworthiness certification for the JSF, as well as keep maintenance costs down.
Australia unveils its F-35 JSF 'Iron Bird' - Avionics Intelligence
Australia will use a full-scale F-35 Joint Strike Fighter model to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft.
Minister for Defense Warren Snowdon unveiled the JSF model at the laboratories of the Defense Science and Technology Organization, which will conduct the studies, a statement from the Australian Ministry of Defense said.
The Australian-built model -- called Iron Bird -- will be tested under simulated electromagnetic conditions during the acquisition and through-life sustainment of Lockheed Martin's JSF.
"This study is a significant part of ensuring the protection of the JSF against electromagnetic environmental effects such as lightning and static discharge, which can impair the performance and safety of aircraft," Snowdon said during a visit to DSTO laboratories in Adelaide.
Australia's first two F-35 jets are to be delivered to a training facility in the United States during 2014-15 when Australia starts training JSF pilots and maintenance personnel.
The fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II will replace Australia's McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighters.
Snowdon said the JSF has sophisticated software and a structural airframe made of composite materials, a combination that exposes the aircraft to electromagnetic interference from natural phenomena and man-made sources, including telecommunication transmissions and radar.
"The impact of these interferences needs to be well understood and appropriately managed," Snowdon said.
"DSTO has developed world-class expertise in the investigation of electromagnetic radiation impact on aircraft and is engaged directly with the United States JSF Joint Project Office to undertake this study using the Iron Bird model.
"The data captured will help in providing potential reductions in the cost of owning the JSF fleet and enhancing the aircraft's capability."
Snowdon said DSTO's research will support verification for compliance and airworthiness certification for the JSF, as well as keep maintenance costs down.
Australia unveils its F-35 JSF 'Iron Bird' - Avionics Intelligence
