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THE ROCKETEER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBR 26, 1997 NAVAl AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION CHINA lAKE Memory Loader Verifier Set demonstrated during Joint Task Force Exercise 97-3 D uring the Joint Task Force Exercise 97-3, Aug. 18 to Sept. 6, onboard USS George Washington, China Lake demonstrated another first in fleet support equipment. The overall objective of the exercise was to improve the readiness and effectiveness of U.S. Forces. The exercise was a battlefield enactment of a possible response to a foreign hostile threat based on his- toric data. A Memory Loader Verifier Set (MLVS) loader, PC card drive, and technical support were provided during the exercise by a member of China Lake's OFP Loader Team, Mary Kus of the Software Support Integration Section, to support the rapid reprogramming scenario. Rapid reprogramming involves the electronic transmis- sion and updating of software on electronic warfare (EW) systems on today's military aircraft while in the field. Marines and Navy and requires a secure line for access. Once the message was received, the PC card drive was connected to a PC in the Carrier Vehicle Intel Center on George Washington. ATC Aubrey Taylor, of George Washington 's Aircraft Intennediatc Maintenance Department, logged onto the MSECBBS via Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), down- loaded the files and put them on the PC card. The MLVS and card were taken to a Fighter Attack Squadron Eighty-Two (VFA-82) F/A-18 aircraft on the hangar deck to complete the process by loading the ALR-67 Radar Warning Receiver and CP- 1001 Command Launch Computer with software. on processes VOL 53, No. 24 During the rapid reprogramming portion of an exer- cise, a threat is detected and forwarded to the appropriate fleet support group. After the threat is analyzed, the cog- nizant command authorizes rapid reprogramming to counter the threat. Nonnally the appropriate tactical soft- ware support center or system support activity would modifY a current file for EW systems onboard an aircraft. Since this exercise was a simulation, existing files were used. Point Mugu's Radar Warning Systems Section issued a Navy message to let the fleet know that the files were available on the Multi-Service Electronic Combat Bulletin Board System (MSECBBS) at Eglin Air Force Base. Bulletin board systems are computer systems that are accessable via the Internet using a pass- word. The MSECBBS supports Air Force, Anny, This is the first time the MLVS has been involved in a fleet exercise. Previously, the only loader used for rapid reprogramming was a ruggedized PC called the PC-MLV. Because they have been in the fleet since shortly after Desert Stonn, they are old technology, and they are large, cumbersome and prone to break down. Also, the PC-MLV loads only EW systems. In addition to EW systems, the MLVS will load avionics systems such as the mission computer, digital map computer and radar data processor. Other current l9aders like the Advanced Memory Loader Verifier and Program Loader System do not support rapid reprogramming, because they use special- ized media that cannot be loaded at fleet locations. Software is loaded to this media at China Lake, then mailed or hand-carried to required fleet sites. The intro- duction of MLVS in a rapid reprogramming role opens up the possibility of distributing avionics and EW soft- ware using a bulletin board system. This connectivity Photo by Terry Pascarella, TID TOASTER-SIZED-Mary Kus shows a PC cord and MLVS like those used for rapid repr09romming of electronic warfare systems on aircraft deployed on USS Geroge Washington, while the carrier was under way. could save days, or in the case of deployment, weeks of time delivering software to the fleet. New theater-specific, Please see MLVS, Page 15 Power systems and natural gas fueling station earn energy award WASHINGTON (NWSA) Department of the Navy activities, including NAWS China Lake, were selected to receive seven Secretary ofthe Navy Energy Awards and 10 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their outstanding achievements in energy management during FY96. ~avy shore facilities, ships and planes, and Marine Corps bases had a banner year in 1996, as they continued to improve energy management programs and develop new and innovative con- cepts and technologies. Their efforts were recognized in two separate awards ceremonies in Washington, D.C., Oct. 22 and 23. According to the award write up, NAWS China Lake demonstrated its commitment to the use ofalternative and renewable fuels through its installation of three photovoltaic/diesel hybrid power systems and the construction of a com- pressed natural gas fueling station. The hybrid power system at Superior Valley saved $1.1 million in FY96 and contributed to China Lake's 38.7 billion BTU energy reduction in FY96. The S2 million investment for this initial will save nearly three billion Btu annual- . A at Junction Ranch, one of Photo by RENEWABLE ENERGY AWARD-cap/. Stan Douglass, NAWS CO, and Chuck Combs (left) and Gary/ Smith from the Renewable Energy OHice of the Public Works Deportment, show oH the Station's energy eHiciency award received by Smith at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Smith said the award was for the Station's photovoltaic diesel hybrid power systems and the construction of a compressed natural gas fueling station. This is the fourth year that Chino Lake has received this award. three new systems due to go on line soon, was implemented at a cost of $1.5 mil- lion and is expected to save 5.7 billion Btu per year, and the hybrid power sys- tem at Windgate Pass (KIM Site) will cost $2.6 million and will save approxi- mately 2.4 billion Btu. The third new system, at NATO Site, will provide sim- ilar energy savings. The compressed natural gas fueling station was added to the gasoline pump- ing station west of Telmart on Blandy. It provides natural gas for all Station NG vehicles. The photovoltaiclhybrid systems require 90 percent less diesel fuel, pro- duce fewer emissions and reduce required system maintenance. ln addi- tion, NAWS provides training to their energy managers on several renewable/alternative energy technolo- gies, participates in a demand side man- agement program offered by Southern California Edison and conducts several energy awareness and outreach pro- grams, including newsletters and infor- mational exhibits. , OCR Text: ~------------------------------------------------------------------~~~--------~-~ 16 AUDIO VISUAL Big Screen TVs, vcR·s ovo·s Stereo•s • Hitachi 50FX18B • 850 Lines Resolution • Digital Convergence • Perfect Volume • Advanced 2-tuner PIP • Surround Sound Regular $1988 Price $2295 DVDSYSTEMS PIONEER DV-500 Features: •Multiple Story Endings •Multiple Aspect Ratios •MultipleAngles • Parental Lock • Multiple Languages • Up to 8 Sound Tracks $599 CAMCORDERS Hitachi Cam Corders Consumer Reports: The No. 1 and No.2 Rated Camcorder on the market. From $599 to $2495, Hitachi Camcorders are simply the best. Stop by Fedcom today and see for yourself. From $599 Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Items may vary In appearance from pictures shown. 384-2000 880 N. China Lake Blvd. THE ROCKETEER PC SPECIALS! 200MMX_ 3213GB 24x CD 17" • Intel 200MMx Processor 512K CACHE • 3GB Hard Drive • 1MB PC! 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THE ROCKETEER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBR 26, 1997 NAVAl AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION CHINA lAKE Memory Loader Verifier Set demonstrated during Joint Task Force Exercise 97-3 D uring the Joint Task Force Exercise 97-3, Aug. 18 to Sept. 6, onboard USS George Washington, China Lake demonstrated another first in fleet support equipment. The overall objective of the exercise was to improve the readiness and effectiveness of U.S. Forces. The exercise was a battlefield enactment of a possible response to a foreign hostile threat based on his- toric data. A Memory Loader Verifier Set (MLVS) loader, PC card drive, and technical support were provided during the exercise by a member of China Lake's OFP Loader Team, Mary Kus of the Software Support Integration Section, to support the rapid reprogramming scenario. Rapid reprogramming involves the electronic transmis- sion and updating of software on electronic warfare (EW) systems on today's military aircraft while in the field. Marines and Navy and requires a secure line for access. Once the message was received, the PC card drive was connected to a PC in the Carrier Vehicle Intel Center on George Washington. ATC Aubrey Taylor, of George Washington 's Aircraft Intennediatc Maintenance Department, logged onto the MSECBBS via Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), down- loaded the files and put them on the PC card. The MLVS and card were taken to a Fighter Attack Squadron Eighty-Two (VFA-82) F/A-18 aircraft on the hangar deck to complete the process by loading the ALR-67 Radar Warning Receiver and CP- 1001 Command Launch Computer with software. on processes VOL 53, No. 24 During the rapid reprogramming portion of an exer- cise, a threat is detected and forwarded to the appropriate fleet support group. After the threat is analyzed, the cog- nizant command authorizes rapid reprogramming to counter the threat. Nonnally the appropriate tactical soft- ware support center or system support activity would modifY a current file for EW systems onboard an aircraft. Since this exercise was a simulation, existing files were used. Point Mugu's Radar Warning Systems Section issued a Navy message to let the fleet know that the files were available on the Multi-Service Electronic Combat Bulletin Board System (MSECBBS) at Eglin Air Force Base. Bulletin board systems are computer systems that are accessable via the Internet using a pass- word. The MSECBBS supports Air Force, Anny, This is the first time the MLVS has been involved in a fleet exercise. Previously, the only loader used for rapid reprogramming was a ruggedized PC called the PC-MLV. Because they have been in the fleet since shortly after Desert Stonn, they are old technology, and they are large, cumbersome and prone to break down. Also, the PC-MLV loads only EW systems. In addition to EW systems, the MLVS will load avionics systems such as the mission computer, digital map computer and radar data processor. Other current l9aders like the Advanced Memory Loader Verifier and Program Loader System do not support rapid reprogramming, because they use special- ized media that cannot be loaded at fleet locations. Software is loaded to this media at China Lake, then mailed or hand-carried to required fleet sites. The intro- duction of MLVS in a rapid reprogramming role opens up the possibility of distributing avionics and EW soft- ware using a bulletin board system. This connectivity Photo by Terry Pascarella, TID TOASTER-SIZED-Mary Kus shows a PC cord and MLVS like those used for rapid repr09romming of electronic warfare systems on aircraft deployed on USS Geroge Washington, while the carrier was under way. could save days, or in the case of deployment, weeks of time delivering software to the fleet. New theater-specific, Please see MLVS, Page 15 Power systems and natural gas fueling station earn energy award WASHINGTON (NWSA) Department of the Navy activities, including NAWS China Lake, were selected to receive seven Secretary ofthe Navy Energy Awards and 10 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their outstanding achievements in energy management during FY96. ~avy shore facilities, ships and planes, and Marine Corps bases had a banner year in 1996, as they continued to improve energy management programs and develop new and innovative con- cepts and technologies. Their efforts were recognized in two separate awards ceremonies in Washington, D.C., Oct. 22 and 23. According to the award write up, NAWS China Lake demonstrated its commitment to the use ofalternative and renewable fuels through its installation of three photovoltaic/diesel hybrid power systems and the construction of a com- pressed natural gas fueling station. The hybrid power system at Superior Valley saved $1.1 million in FY96 and contributed to China Lake's 38.7 billion BTU energy reduction in FY96. The S2 million investment for this initial will save nearly three billion Btu annual- . A at Junction Ranch, one of Photo by RENEWABLE ENERGY AWARD-cap/. Stan Douglass, NAWS CO, and Chuck Combs (left) and Gary/ Smith from the Renewable Energy OHice of the Public Works Deportment, show oH the Station's energy eHiciency award received by Smith at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Smith said the award was for the Station's photovoltaic diesel hybrid power systems and the construction of a compressed natural gas fueling station. This is the fourth year that Chino Lake has received this award. three new systems due to go on line soon, was implemented at a cost of $1.5 mil- lion and is expected to save 5.7 billion Btu per year, and the hybrid power sys- tem at Windgate Pass (KIM Site) will cost $2.6 million and will save approxi- mately 2.4 billion Btu. The third new system, at NATO Site, will provide sim- ilar energy savings. The compressed natural gas fueling station was added to the gasoline pump- ing station west of Telmart on Blandy. It provides natural gas for all Station NG vehicles. The photovoltaiclhybrid systems require 90 percent less diesel fuel, pro- duce fewer emissions and reduce required system maintenance. ln addi- tion, NAWS provides training to their energy managers on several renewable/alternative energy technolo- gies, participates in a demand side man- agement program offered by Southern California Edison and conducts several energy awareness and outreach pro- grams, including newsletters and infor- mational exhibits. , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1990s,Rocketeer 1997,Rktr11.26.1997.pdf,Rktr11.26.1997.pdf Page 1, Rktr11.26.1997.pdf Page 1