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The Bigger Picture for Radar Sub-systems
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The Bigger Picture for Radar Sub-systems

A customer approached Curtiss-Wright to develop a Radar system, with high-performance FPGA processing and integration of other system function all wrapped up in a rugged system. Read about the solution we developed here.

04/10/2017
Small Launcher Development Flight Instrumentation Avionics Using Space COTS
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Small Launcher Development Flight Instrumentation Avionics Using Space COTS

A developer of a small launcher sought a data acquisition solution that could endure harsh conditions, capture and transmit data during flight while also keeping costs to a minimum.

03/30/2017
Upgrade Airborne Radar within Power, Cost & Temp Constraints
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Upgrade Airborne Radar within Power, Cost and Temp Constraints

To remain competitive, a Curtiss-Wright customer needed to upgrade an existing radar system that was deployed across multiple airborne platforms. A critical part of the upgrade was doubling the system’s signal processing throughput.

02/02/2017
Increasing Memory Capacity by 400% to Solve Sensor Fusion Challenges
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Increasing Memory Capacity by 400% to Solve Sensor Fusion Challenges

Curtiss-Wright developed a solution that increased memory capacity by 400% to solve sensor fusion challenges. Read the full details here.

01/31/2017
Pods: Bridging the SWaP-constrained Gap Between Old and New
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Pods: Bridging the SWaP-constrained Gap Between Old and New

A customer approached Curtiss-Wright with a requirement of upgrading to modern COTS hardware while keeping legacy proprietary infrastructure. Read about the SWaP solution Curtiss-Wright developed here.

01/27/2017
On-Board Critical Frequency Detection Firmware for Aircraft Standalone Real-Time Processing
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On-Board Critical Frequency Detection Firmware for Aircraft Standalone Real-Time Processing

This case study discusses the challenge a Curtiss-Wright customer, a major Flight Test organization, had where they needed to implement a compact, rugged flight test system with real-time analysis running on hardware.

12/22/2016
Meeting Performance Benchmarks Using Light System Integration for Radar Applications
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Meeting Performance Benchmarks Using Light System Integration for Radar Applications

A large radar developer wanted to build a radar system based on a large number of DSP processor modules interconnected via a 40G switch, some FPGA modules, and an FMC. Learn about the solution Curtiss-Wright developed.

12/22/2016
US Coast Guard Extends Service Life of HC-130H
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US Coast Guard Extends Service Life of HC-130H

The United States Air Force Academy teams up with the Coast Guard to forecast the Safe Operational Service Life of the HC-130H by monitoring the Center Wing Box (CWB).

11/03/2016
Low-SWaP Ethernet Switch for Fighter Jet Advanced Sensor Pod
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Low-SWaP Ethernet Switch for Fighter Jet Advanced Sensor Pod

A significant aerospace supplier with proven sensor and aircraft development experience required a low-SWaP Ethernet switch for a multi-sensor fighter aircraft pod designed to fulfill urgent capability gaps for critical air-to-air missions.

11/02/2016
Flight Recorder Delivers SWaP-C Benefits for Legacy Avionics Systems
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Flight Recorder Delivers SWaP-C Benefits for Legacy Avionics Systems

The Multi-Purpose Flight Recorder from Curtiss-Wright offers combined voice and flight data recording (FDR) and a minimum of 25 hours FDR and 4-channel, 2-hour CVR capability.

10/04/2016
Enabling VICTORY Data Bus Network for an Armored Ground Vehicle
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Enabling VICTORY Data Bus Network for an Armored Ground Vehicle

A major systems integrator with proven successes developing combat vehicles for the U.S. and foreign defense forces required a VICTORY compliant Ethernet switch for a new armored vehicle platform.

09/30/2016
Flexible COTS Data Capture and Crash Protected Recording for Small Fleets
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Flexible COTS Data Capture and Crash Protected Recording for Small Fleets

The introduction of new regulations can become a challenge for fleet operators as non-compliant equipment is potentially very disruptive to continued operations. Having the option of turn-key integration for FDAUs, FDRs, QARs, and associated peripherals.

08/29/2016