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INTRODUCTION

The Largest-Circulation Mil/Aero Magazine – Spanning the Defense and Commercial Aerospace Markets For the past 12 years, Aerospace & Defense Technology has been the mil/aero industry’s most trusted source for cutting-edge design and engineering information. Originally launched in 2007 as Defense Tech Briefs, it merged in 2014 with sister publication Aerospace Engineering to combine the best of both worlds under one cohesive title.

Whether it’s in-depth feature articles on the hottest technology topics, application briefs that illustrate innovative uses of products and systems, tech briefs that describe how specific technologies are developed, or new product information that highlights the latest releases to the market, Aerospace & Defense Technology has the resources engineers need to do their jobs better. Cover to cover, Aerospace & Defense Technology is exactly what its name implies —

technology information that is researched, produced, and compiled by engineers for engineers. Bruce A. Bennett Editor

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Lead-Generation Products 8-10

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Print/Digital Specs 14-15

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The largest-circulation mil/aero magazine, Aerospace & Defense Technology spans the defense and commercial aerospace markets, reaching more than 70,000 subscribers. Each issue of Aerospace & Defense Technology includes a dedicated RF and microwave technology section covering wireless, power, test, materials, and more.

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Unmanned Vehicle & Robotics Technology Issue — May 2020 Showcase your company, products, and solutions in front of a prime audience in our 6th Annual “Unmanned” issue featuring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology, Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Technology, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Technology, and Robotics Technology.

Aerospace Manufacturing & Machining — June and December 2020 This supplement to Aerospace & Defense Technology covers innovations in prototyping, 3D printing, molding, and more. Targeted to 25,000 Aerospace & Defense Technology subscribers who are involved in manufacturing and production.

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A&DT: Why is real-time recording of wideband RF signals acritical part of radar, signal intelligence, and electronic war-fare systems for unmanned vehicles?

Hosking: Many unmanned vehicles aredeployed for gathering information about cer-tain regions of interest. Real-time recorderscan capture wideband signals from radar andcommunications receivers as raw, digitizeddata that must be analyzed after the mission.These signals can yield vital information about

which radars and radios are operational in the area, identify thetype of enemy equipment, determine which countermeasure sys-tems are operating, and decrypt encoded signals for content.

A&DT: What does an FPGA in the UV electronics systems offer?

Hosking: Unmanned vehicles abound with different types ofsensors, signals, interfaces, and protocols. FPGAs excel atimplementing specialized I/O interfaces with real-time process-ing engines to extract information. These include configurableparallel and gigabit serial ports for data converters. FPGAs alsoaccommodate digital down-converters for software radio, andthe complex timing required for data acquisition and waveformgeneration for radar systems. FPGAs can also perform special-ized digital signal processing operations that include decoding,decryption, beamforming, and demodulation, as well as imageprocessing tasks like pattern recognition, motion detection, tar-get identification, and classification.

A&DT: What is the best way to provide phase coherencyacross all channels of recording systems?

Hosking: Phase coherency requires that analog signals acrossall channels are digitized and captured at precisely the samesample clock edge. Usually, this is in response to a hardwaretrigger that starts the acquisition and recording. Provisions forsynchronization must be incorporated in the circuit design ofthe digitizer boards, not only for multiple A/Ds on each board,but also across multiple boards.

A&DT: Why is SWaP important?

Hosking: Size, weight, and power often present non-negotiable lim-its for equipment in unmanned vehicles. Size is an obvious factor,but shape can be just as important for fitting subsystems into thevehicle like a puzzle. For UAVs, weight drives the required launchpower and duration of flight time. Power is usually the most impor-tant limitation to mission duration, but it may also impact the effec-tive range of sensors and communication systems.

A&DT: What is the best way to achieve precision time stamping?

Hosking: Recorders equipped with GPS receivers can timestamp each recorded file with the precise time of the first sam-

ple. If the sample rate is locked to the GPS frequency reference,each sample in the recording is precisely defined in time.Additionally, Pentek recorders can log latitude, longitude, andelevation at programmable intervals of time.

A&DT: How are the best real-time recording rates achieved?

Hosking: Today, solid state drives (SSDs) provide the fastestread/write rates, now exceeding 500 MB/sec. RAID controllersaggregate both the speed and capacity of multiple SSDs todeliver rates to 8 GB/sec and higher. By judiciously assigningthe PCIe ports of server class chip sets, and carefully control-ling memory buffer structures and DMA block transfer sizes,overall system recording rates can be maximized.

A&DT: What are some thermal management techniques thatallow for operation in harsh environments?

Hosking: In air-cooled environments, air must also be forcedthrough the chassis across each of the heat-producing deviceslike FPGAs and CPUs. For very rugged environments, Pentek’s1/2ATR Small Form Factor recorders feature a completelysealed system with an air channel and that pulls air through thecenter of the chassis to effectively remove heat from internalfins thermally connected to the components. In conduction-cooled systems, heat can be removed by forcing air acrossexternal fins, or by direct connection to a cold plate.

A&DT: What are some of the military specifications for UVequipment?

Hosking: Because most military unmanned vehicles mustremain operational across a wide range of adverse environ-ments, most must pass tests defined in MIL-STD-810. These testsinclude temperature limits, shock and vibration levels, variousoperational altitudes, acceleration, and resistance to fungus,humidity, fog, rain, and dust. Other tests defined in MIL-STD-410expose the units to high levels of electrical and magnetic energyto validate unimpaired operation and strictly limit the allowedlevels of radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions.

A&DT: What are some best practice considerations forunmanned vehicle electronics?

Hosking: Because the equipment must be easily controllablefrom the mission computer, Pentek products offer a high levelapplication programming interface (API) using intuitive com-mand functions and parameters that simplify operation of theequipment and interrogation of status and system health. Forunmanned vehicles with onboard recorders, Pentek offersQuickPac drive packs that hold eight SSDs for quick removaland replacement, minimizing the down time between missions.

To learn more about Pentek, Inc., read the full-length version ofthis interview at www.aerodefensetech.com/InsideStory0519.


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EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2020

February April May June August September October December

Features Rugged Computing

Thermal Management

Avionics/ Electronics

Aerospace Manufacturing & Production

RF & Microwave Technology Section

Xponential by AUVSI Show Coverage

Modeling & Simulation

Aerospace Materials & Composites

Propulsion Systems

Cabling/ Connectivity


Ad Readership Study Issue

Special Issue: Unmanned Vehicle & Robotics Technology

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology

Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Technology

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Technology

Robotics & Motion Control Technology

Embedded/ Rugged/SFF Computing

Lasers & Optics

Aircraft: Rotorcraft Technology

Digital Design Tools: CAD/CAE/ CAM


Avionics/Displays

Materials: Aerospace Alloys

Propulsion: Fuel Systems

Testing & Simulation: Aerodynamics


Space Technology

Rugged/Hi-Rel Electronics

Opto-Electronics

Command/ Control/ Communications Systems


Robotics/Manned & Unmanned Vehicles

Software/ Simulation

Propulsion: Engine Technology

Avionics/ Electronics: Flight Controls


Power Supplies/ Power Electronics

Test & Measurement

Materials: Lightweighting

Additive Manufacturing


Special Sections & Supplements

Special Supplement: Aerospace Manufacturing & Machining

Corporate Profiles: Half- or full-page company profile with paid ad of equal size

Special Supplement: Aerospace Manufacturing & Machining

New Products VME/VPX/VXI

FPGAs/ASICs/ DSPs

Connectors & Cabling

Test Equipment

Networking & I/O

Avionics/Displays

Lasers & Opto-Electronics

Thermal Components

Data Acquisition

Power Electronics

Hydraulics

CPUs/MCUs/GPUs

Sensors

Software

Motion Control

FPGAs/ASICs/ DSPs

Power Supplies

Enclosures

Embedded Computers

Motors/ Micro-Motors

Test Equipment

Avionics/Displays

SFF Computers

Memory & Data Storage

Technology Focus

Electronics Sensors Surveillance & Security

Test & Measurement

Lasers & Optics Data Acquisition Materials, Coatings & Composites

Webinars (W) and Special Reports (SR)

Rugged Computing (SR)

Advanced Materials (SR)

Unmanned Systems (SR-March)

Testing and Inspecting 3D-Printed Parts (W)

Optical Coating Design (W)

RF & Microwave Electronics (SR)

White Paper Digest (SR)

Eyes in the Sky: Drone Technology (W)

Electronics Design & Assembly (SR)

Mars 2020: The Legacy Continues for NASA Space Robotics (W)

Exploring Mars (SR-July)

Advances in Optics (SR)

OpenVPX Technology: The Future of Military Computing (W)

Advanced Manufacturing/ IMTS Preview (SR)

High-Speed Imaging (W)

Power Electronics (SR)

Test & Measurement (SR)

Designing for an Electric Aircraft Future (W)

RF & Microwave Electronics (SR)

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing (SR)

Evolution of SOSA (W)

Bonus Coverage

Photonics West San Francisco, CA Feb. 4-6

Embedded World Nuremberg, Germany Feb. 25-27

SAE AeroTech Americas Pasadena, CA March 17-19

RAPID + TCT Anaheim, CA April 21-23

ESC Boston Boston, MA April 22-23

SPIE Defense & Commercial Sensing Anaheim, CA April 28-30

AUVSI Xponential Boston, MA May 5-7

NIWeek Austin, TX May 18-21

International Microwave Symposium Los Angeles, CA June 23-25

Farnborough Air Show Farnborough, UK July 20-26

Autotestcon National Harbor, MD Aug. 24-27

IMTS Chicago, IL Sept. 14-17

AUSA Washington, DC Oct. 12-14

Editorial Closing

Dec. 6, 2019 Feb. 7 March 6 April 6 June 5 July 6 Aug. 7 Oct. 5

Space/Material Closing

Jan. 2/Jan. 9 March 2/March 9 April 1/April 8 May 1/May 8 July 1/July 8 Aug. 3/Aug. 10 Sept. 1/Sept. 8 Nov. 2/Nov. 9

Submit all editorial materials for Aerospace & Defense Technology to: Bruce Bennett, Editor, at [email protected]; Tel: 917-286-3752


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Source: Publisher’s Own Data, September 2019

Manufacturing & ProductionTest and Quality Control

R&DEngineering Management

Design Engineering

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000

15,78018,952

21,97419,533

34,792

Motors & Drives/Power TransmissionMotion Control/Positioning EquipmentDesign/Analysis/Simulation Software

SoftwareComputers & Peripherals

Test & Measurement InstrumentsData Acquisition

Sensors/Transducers/DetectorsPower Supplies/Batteries

Electronic ComponentsICs and Semiconductors

Connectors/Interconnects/SwitchesBoard-Level Electronics/Embedded Systems

RF & Microwave ElectronicsCameras/Video/Imaging

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000

17,50417,551

20,68724,791

28,79531,096

24,13826,78326,494

33,25021,505

26,58321,888

17,90219,723

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Military & Aerospace Electronics

Electronic Design

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Here are some of the leading aerospace and defense companies that Aerospace & Defense Technology reaches:

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ENSIGN BICKFORD FAA FLUOR GENERAL ATOMIC GENERAL DYNAMICS GENERAL ELECTRIC GOODRICH HONEYWELL INTEL JET PROPULSION LAB L3 HARRIS

LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LAB LOCKHEED MARTIN LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY MITRE NASA NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER NAVAL RESEARCH LAB NORTHROP GRUMMAN ORBITAL ATK PRATT & WHITNEY RAYTHEON REDSTONE DEFENSE SYSTEMS

ROCKWELL COLLINS

ROLLS-ROYCE

SAIC

SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES

SPACEX

TELEDYNE

TEXTRON

THALES

THE AEROSPACE CORP.

UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Our latest Aerospace & Defense Technology Readership Study shows: • A&DT has a total readership of more than 210,000 with pass-along copies • 78% of respondents have read at least 3 out of the last 4 issues — demonstrating STRONG reader engagement with the magazine As a result — AEROSPACE & DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY readers take action! AFTER READING A&DT’S ARTICLES OR ADS, THEY HAVE:

Source: Signet Research Inc., Reader Profile Report, April 2019

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PRINT/DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS 2020

Publication Trim Size: 7.875" x 10.5" Standard space sizes in inches:

WIDTH DEPTH Two-Page Spread (w/Bleed) 16" 10.75" Page (Bleed) 8.125" 10.75" Page (Non-Bleed) 7" 9.625" 2/3 Page 4.5" 9.625" 1/2 Page Horizontal 7" 4.625" 1/2 Page Vertical 3.375" 9.625" 1/2 Page Island 4.5" 7.25" 1/3 Page Square 4.5" 4.625" 1/3 Page Vertical 2.125" 9.625" 1/4 Page 3.375" 4.625" 1/6 Page 2.125" 4.625"

Live Matter: For safety, keep at least .375" from trim. Binding: Saddle-stitched. Display Advertising Materials: All ads (other than 1/12-page literature ads) should be supplied as complete digital files. *Please note that your ad will appear in print as

well as the digital edition of Aerospace & Defense Technology. For best reproduction quality, use vector-based graphics and type wherever possible.

Preferred Format: PDF/X-1a:2003 (one page per file) Other formats may be accommodated on request. File Naming: PDFs should be named by the advertiser’s name, issue date, and PDF extension, ie. “COMSOL Ad 0920.pdf.” Size/Layout: Ad must be made to appropriate size. (See above) Bleed: Supply files with a minimum 1/8" (.125") bleed on all sides with crop marks offset at least 12 points or 1/8". Resolution: All PDFs must contain 300-dpi image files and 1200-dpi for line art. Images with higher resolutions will be downsampled accordingly. PDFs with lower resolutions will result in an inferior print quality that will not be the publisher’s responsibility. Compression: PDFs should have no compression. Fonts: All fonts must be embedded. Color: All images must be in CMYK mode. Do not use RGB images, spot color or index color, and do not embed a color profile. PDFs with these color attributes will be converted

to CMYK, which may result in an undesirable color shift. Publisher cannot be responsible for files supplied in formats other than CMYK. Output Preview: When viewing PDFs in Adobe Acrobat, activate “Simulate Overprint Preview” in the Advanced/Print Production/ Output Preview menu item to ensure what you see on-screen accurately represents what will print in the magazine. Proofs: Proofs that accurately represent the digital file are required for all digital file submissions. Publisher cannot be responsible for materials submitted without proofs. e-mail: Files may be sent to: [email protected]. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The advertiser’s name and the issue date should be entered in the subject field. Compress files using Stuffit or Zipit.

Two-Page Spread (w/Bleed) Page (Bleed)

Page (Non-Bleed) 2/3 Page 1/2 Page Horizontal

1/2 Page Vertical 1/2 Page Island 1/3 Page Square

1/3 Page Vertical 1/4 Page 1/6 Page


PRINT/DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS 2020

DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Engineering E-Source Headline: Under 50 characters with spaces, no end punctuation Message: 40 words or 310 characters max (with spaces) Image specs: 250 x 250-pixel image — JPEG or GIF (no animations) URL: One (no URLs included in body copy) Material deadline: Two weeks prior to transmission date White Paper Spotlight Logo, image (200 – 215-pixel width), headline, 50 – 75-word description, and link to a PDF of your white paper Video Spotlight Logo, image (200 – 215-pixel width), headline, 50 – 75-word description, and link to your video Tech E-Cards E-mail subject line, headline (40 – 50 characters) Ad copy (100 words or less description) Product image (380 – 485 pixels wide and no more than 500 pixels high), and one URL/link

E-Newsletters BANNER ADS Top Banner: Leaderboard –– 600 x 150 pixels Banner #2, #3: Square banners –– 400 x 400 pixels and one hyperlink SPONSOR MESSAGES Headline: 50 characters max (including spaces) Message: 450 characters max with spaces (no paragraph breaks) and one hyperlink Image: 400 x 400 pixels — JPEG, PNG, or GIF (no animation) SPONSORED LINKS/EVENT ALERTS Headline: 50 characters max (with spaces) Message: 150 characters max (with spaces) and one hyperlink Web Site Banner Ads

DESKTOP MOBILE SIZE Leaderboard 1800 x 450 450 x 450 Medium Leader 1200 x 150 450 x 450 Square 450 x 450

File Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, or HTML5 Maximum File Size: 75KB Send all files to: [email protected]

Contact Information: Please include the name and telephone number of the person responsible for creating the files. Product Spotlight Materials: For 1/12-page ads, send a photo of your product or literature as a digital file (TIFF, EPS, or PDF), along with 40-50 words of copy, a headline + URL. Aerospace & Defense Technology will handle layout and design of your literature ad at no additional charge. Transmission/Mailing Instructions: Send contracts, insertion orders, and ad materials to:

Tech Briefs Media Group Production Department 261 5th Avenue, Suite 1901 New York, NY 10016 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 212-490-3999

Terms of Sale: 1. Agency discount: 15% of gross space, color, and position charges 2. Invoices are payable upon receipt 3. Prepayment discount: contact your sales representative Changes & Cancellations: All changes to scheduled advertising must be received in writing by the production department by the 25th of the month, two months prior to issue date. Closing Dates: First of the month preceding issue date for orders, eighth of the month preceding issue date for materials. Questions regarding file preparation? Call 212-490-3999 and ask for the production manager of Aerospace & Defense Technology, or for more info, visit: www.techbriefsmedia.com/digitalspecs

261 Fifth Ave., Suite 1901 New York, NY 10016 USA +1.212.490.3999 All insertion orders should be submitted to: [email protected] Materials should be submitted to: Magazine Products — [email protected] Digital Products — [email protected]

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Europe — Western: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom Chris Shaw +44.1270.522130 [email protected] Europe — Central & Eastern: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland Sven Anacker Britta Steinberg +49.202.27169.11 [email protected] [email protected]

Japan Shigenori Nagatomo +81.3.3661.6138 [email protected]

New England/QC Ed Marecki +1.401.351.0274 [email protected] Connecticut Stan Greenfield +1.203.938.2418 [email protected] New York/Ohio Ryan Beckman +1.973.409.4687 [email protected] Mid-Atlantic John Murray +1.973.409.4685 [email protected] Desiree Stygar +1.908.300.2539 [email protected] Midwest/Central Canada Bob Casey +1.847.223.5225 [email protected] Chris Kennedy +1.847.498.4520 x3008 [email protected] Southeast Bill Ebner +1.919.706.5560 [email protected] TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, TN, AL Ray Tompkins +1.281.313.1004 [email protected]

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John Murray VP of Sales +1.973.409.4685 [email protected]

Debbie Rothwell Director of Marketing, Custom Media/Webinars +1.212.490.3999 [email protected]

Bill Cariello Director, Audience Data Sales & Marketing +1.404.841.2443 [email protected]

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