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Infrasonic Characterization of the Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle
(HTV-2) TestAdvanced Technologies
Enabling Long-Duration Hypersonic Flight for Prompt Global Reach
Rob Davies, USARPAC Frank Highsmith, USPACOM
Chris Gastion (Kwajelein), AFTAC/DIADr. John Olson, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, FairbanksJay Helmericks, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, Fairbanks
5-14 Aug 2011
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HTV-2A Planned Mission Trajectory and Timeline
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HTV-2 External Configuration
0.5 inch R leading edges
Elliptic nose
Wing Sweep Break point
GPS Frustum-AntennaCLS Antenna
S/C Band Antenna (2)
Windward slice
Split-windward flaps
Reaction Control System
GPS Aft-Antenna
Plasma Probe
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HTV-2A Flight Path & other Assoc. Ops
33.8 N, 147.1 W
26.2 N, 152.1 W
20.8 N, 169.2 W
17.6 N, 177 W
12.6 N, 176.7 E
Pacific Collector
OTTR-
OTTR
Worthy
TSP 5
TSP 4
TSP 3
TSP 2
TSP 1
Pacific Collector
OTTR
Makaha Ridge
MATSS
OTTR
Worthy
Roi-Namur
G-III
Cast Glance
BH-341
Tern Island chosen due to it’s proximity to flight path
French Frigate Shoals
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Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies only
MDA Associate Operations
Radars AEGIS - 1 AEGIS DDG located N. of Hawaii AN/TPY - 1 system located at VAFB tracking booster fly-
out SBX – North of Hawaii GBR-P – RTS
Electro-Optic/IR WASP - Modified DC-10, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR, observe
mid-glide HALO 1 & 2 - Modified Gulfstreams, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR
- observe mid-glide ABIR - MQ-9 Reaper /Ground Based platform operating
near VAFB observing booster fly-out ALTB – Formerly ABL, Operate south of VAFB observing
booster fly-out through HTV separation STSS, NFIRE, ATRR – 4 Overhead Assets (multi-
wavelength) specific coverage TBD
Other ESL, TEDAC, TMOps, MIDCON, TGRS
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French Frigate Shoals 500 nm NW of Oahu
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French Frigate Shoals
Tern Island
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Tern Island
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* Sensor Placement
Deactivated 3,300 ft runway
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Sensor Install Team
Dr. John OlsonUniv Alaska Fairbanks
Jay HelmericksUniv Alaska Fairbanks
Frank HighsmithUSPACOM
Rob DaviesUSARPAC
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Ole Miss piezoelectric atmospheric pressure sensor (crystal activated)
Univ Alaska Fairbanks, Chaparral Microbarometer (diaphram activated)
Infrasound Sensors
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Searcher Open Ocean Research Vessel
Berth
Galley Salon Media Center
Length - 96ftRange - 3,500 nm @ 9 kts
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Ship’s briefing by skipper, Jon Littenburg
Searcher Pilot House
Dr. Richard Littenberg, Ships Doctor
Noa, First Mate
Jillian, Crewmember
Dinner
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Tern Island
Terns
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Which way is…? Beach Assault
New ResidentMore Terns
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Day Room Dorm Rooms
Back Yard Typical Room
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Paula HartzellOutgoing Fish & Wildlife Lead(9 month tour on-island)
Meagan, new incoming Fish & Wildlife Lead
Sensor Schleppers
HTV-2 test brief to volunteer staff(6 month tour)
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Sensor Security – Red Footed Boobies
Avian Effluent Protection Cover
Ready for test eventSensor Placement