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TEAC Aerospace
to Supply Digital Mission Data Recorders for the CASA CN-235 300M Aircraft
in Support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Integrated Deepwater Systems Program
Montebello,
CA - July 11, 2005 - TEAC Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
(TAT),
the leading provider of rugged digital mission data recorders, has received
a contract from EADS CASA of Spain for the initial digital mission data recorders
(MDR) for the CN-235 300M aircraft that have been selected by the U.S. Coast
Guard for the Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) Program. The TEAC MDR-80
will play a key role in recording all video and audio data from CN-235
missions. The MDR-80 flexible architecture meets today's current
requirements while providing a future upgrade path for operational
expansion and technology insertion without redesign. With the
introduction of the MDR-80, all digital recorder system, all recorded
data will be played back on ground-based PCs using the TEAC MDDS
Debrief Software. Recorded imagery is especially important as it is
used as evidence for law enforcement purposes. The contract amount was
not disclosed. Deliveries will be complete in 3rd quarter of 2005.
The CN-235 IDS Program contract complements TEAC's ongoing activities with EADS
CASA in providing new aircraft with digital video recording systems. This includes
the recent order for the MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) program for the German
Air Force that is a joint project of EADS, and Lufthansa Technik. The Airbus
A310 MRTT fulfills a wide range of different transport tasks with conversions
of just one worldwide deployed commercial aircraft, the Airbus A310-300.
The U.S. Coast Guard's IDS Program is an acquisition program designed to recapitalize
the U.S. Coast Guard's aging Deepwater assets by modernizing or replacing them
with a state-of-the-market, interoperable system of cutters and aircraft, including
their supporting command, control, computer, communications, intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance (C4ISR) and logistics infrastructure. The CASA CN-235-300M
is a transport and surveillance, fixed-wing aircraft that will be used to perform
search and rescue missions, enforce laws and treaties including illegal drug
interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and International
Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport. Its command, control,
computers, communication, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR)
technology will include a variety of sensors, such as the TEAC MDR-80, multi-mode
search radar, and an IR/EO system. First flight of the aircraft is expected in
January 2006 and certification is expected in July 2006. The USCG is expected
to procure up to 35 aircraft, and EADS-CASA expects additional orders from other
military and para-military customers.
About the MDR-80
The COTS MDR-80 digitally records both combat and training missions providing
vital tactical and flight information for battle commanders and training officers.
It offers a flexible, cost-effective and proven technology for the transition
from videotape systems to digital mission recording. The flexible architecture
meets today's requirements with a built-in upgrade path for operational expansion
and technology insertion in the future, without redesign. The MDR-80 is only
part of TEAC's line of Airborne Video Tape Recorders (AVTRs) that fly on over
20,000 fighter aircraft and helicopters in 50 countries around the world and
on the Space Shuttle. TEAC's newest line of Mission Data Recorders is already
operational worldwide, with deployments in Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, France,
Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Oman, Poland,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the
United States.
The data and video recording capability of the MDR-80 is user-configurable via
plug-in user application cards (UACs) that define the operational configuration
of the recorder, including the following UACs: single and multi-channel MPEG-2
video recording, multi-channel 1553 recording, multi-channel PCM recording, Autonomous
ACMI, MFOQA, and HUMS. Optional control protocols for RS-422, Ethernet and 1553
control systems allow the user to control the recorder and dynamically modify
video and data recording characteristics as well as implement special software
applications within the MDR operating system. The multi-gigabyte memory capacity
is also flexible as the MDR-80 records all data on removable memory modules making
the memory size scalable to meet user needs. The modules interface directly to
the ground debriefing system via an industry standard interface, so the video
and data are instantly available and fully synchronized. The user can easily
highlight mission event marks for rapid hot debriefing and data push.
TEAC's Mission Data Debrief Software, MDDS, provides instantaneous review and
replay of the recorded video. The user may choose a single aircraft debriefing
with multiple video channels reviewed or add in the video from multiple aircraft
for a synchronized review from up to four aircraft including 3-D playback or
full ACMI capability. User event log files combined with thumbnail images make
for a user-friendly rapid debriefing. Features like frame-by-frame advance, zoom,
and brightness make the MDDS unique in the world of digital video review. The
ability to mark and export images or segments onto CD/DVD or e-mail, gives the
user a new level of data sharing capability that is consistent with today's digital
training and battlefield.
About TEAC Aerospace Technologies
TEAC Aerospace Technologies designs and markets both commercial and military
airborne equipment and systems. TEAC is the leader in airborne video and data
recorders for military and aerospace applications and the frontrunner in the
development of airborne solid-state digital video and data recording products.
TEAC guarantees full configuration control, spare parts availability, technical
and logistics support worldwide for its product lines. In the commercial airline
market, TEAC Aerospace Technologies is the world's largest supplier of audio
and video reproducers for aircraft. TEAC In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Systems
fly on over 80% of the largest carriers and are setting new standards for quality,
convenience and reliability. Configuration design and installation of TEAC Aerospace
IFE systems is available through major aircraft interior systems integrators
worldwide and the prime aircraft manufacturers.
For more information on TEAC Aerospace Technologies' Mission Data Recorders (MDRs),
contact Mr. Al McGowan, Director of Business Development/Defense Systems, TEAC
Aerospace Technologies. Tel: 01 323 727 4754. Fax: 01 323 727 4877. E-mail: amcgowan@teac.com
or visit www.teac-aerospace.com
source: TEAC
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