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Aerospace, Defense & Security News - 2009
November 4, 2009
SAE AS6802 Using Ethernet for Embedded Systems in Aerospace, Defense, Ground Vehicle Applications
Ethernet would become the network protocol for electronics architectures for space, aerospace, defense, ground vehicle and other applications ... more
November 3, 2009
ASTM E2533 Outlines Nondestructive Testing for Aerospace Composites
ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing (NDT) developed a series of standards on nondestructive inspection and examination ... more
October 30, 2009
EC Proposes New Rules to Investigate, Prevent Civil Aviation Accidents
On Oct. 28, the European Commission (EC) proposed a new regulation on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation, ... more
October 30, 2009
EC Outlines Future GMES Program for Earth Observation
On Oct. 28, the European Commission (EC) issued a communication outlining the achievements and future plans for Global Monitoring for Environment ... more
October 20, 2009
Ares I-X Rocket Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39B
NASA's Ares I-X flight test vehicle arrived at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida atop of a giant crawler-transporter. ... more
October 12, 2009
EC Takes Greece to Court Over Single European Sky Rules
The European Commission (EC) announced on Oct. 8 it will take Greece to the European Court of Justice for failing to establish effective and ... more
October 1, 2009
EC Launches Free EGNOS Satellite Navigation Service
On Oct. 1, the European Commission (EC) officially launched operations for EGNOS, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, with ... more
September 16, 2009
NIST's SRM 2905 Addresses Trace Explosives Detectors
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, developed Standard Reference ... more
September 10, 2009
IEEE 1559 Provides Common Language for Aerospace Inertial Systems
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) approved IEEE 1559 - Standard for Inertial Systems Terminology. ... more
September 1, 2009
DoD Updates CBRN, Ammunition & Explosives Safety Documents
The U.S. Department of Defense posted documents addressing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) survivability; regional environmental ... more
September 1, 2009
Ares I-X Modal Testing Complete; Flight Test Prep Continues
NASA issued an Ares I-X flight test status report on Aug. 31, reporting that the rocket's modal testing is complete. ... more
August 31, 2009
Revised JTRS Software Communications Architecture to Support Low-Power, Single Channel Radios
The Joint Program Executive Office for the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS) will develop a new Software Communications Architecture ... more
August 31, 2009
SAE Report Clarifies Aircraft Emissions Standards, Testing Procedures
A report by SAE International’s Aircraft Noise Measure and Noise Aviation Emission Modeling Committee improved language to clarify aircraft emissions ... more
August 26, 2009
EU Launches New Directive on Defense, Security Procurement
The new Directive 2009/81/EC on defense and security procurement entered into force on Aug. 21 throughout the European Union (EU). ... more
August 26, 2009
NASA Continues Ares I-X Flight Test Preparations
In an Aug. 7 status update, NASA reported the following milestones in the Ares I-X flight test program: ... more
August 7, 2009
Pending Ares I-X Flight Test Launch Date Set for Oct. 31
NASA issued several status reports during July and early August on the Ares I-X flight test, scheduled for Oct. 31. pending final NASA approval. ... more
July 14, 2009
UM Scientists Call for Local, Regional Control of Radioactive Waste Sites
The withdrawal of Nevada's Yucca Mountain as a potential nuclear waste repository has reopened the debate over how and where to dispose of spent ... more
June 24, 2009
EC Proposes New CBRN Security Policy
On June 24, the European Commission (EC) adopted a policy package on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security. The core ... more
June 24, 2009
FAQ on EC's Proposed New Security Policy
Answers to frequently asked questions about the policy package on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security adopted by the ... more
June 23, 2009
Boeing: Bio Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (Bio-SPK) OK as Jet Fuel
Boeing and other aviation industry companies released a study, Evaluation of Bio-Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (Bio-SPK), demonstrating ... more
June 18, 2009
CEA Revises Performance Specifications for Public Alert Receivers - ANSI/CEA 2009-A
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Audio Systems Committee will revise ANSI/CEA 2009-A - Receiver Performance Specification for Public ... more
June 16, 2009
Europe's Clean Sky Initiative Launches €25M Call for Proposals
Europe's Clean Sky initiative launched a €25 million call for proposals for aeronautical R&D on June 16, bringing a new generation of greener, ... more
June 13, 2009
SESAR Program Injects €1.9B into Europe's Air Traffic Management Research
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU), a public-private partnership in air traffic management (ATM) research and development founded by the European ... more
June 13, 2009
EESC Pushes EU-U.S. Air Transport Agreement
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion calling for the rapid conclusion of negotiations on an air transport agreement ... more
June 12, 2009
ASTM WK23835 for Emergency Medical Services to Focus on Equipment for Mass Casualty Events
ASTM International Committee F30 on Emergency Medical Services is developing a standard that is designed to provide guidance for how medical ... more
June 4, 2009
NASA's Constellation Program Launch Site Progresses
Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center was transferred from the Space Shuttle Program to the Constellation Program in preparation for ... more
May 11, 2009
EC Proposes Framework to Regulate Aviation Security Charges
On May 11, the European Commission (EC) adopted a proposal for a directive on aviation security charges in the European Union (EU). ... more
April 25, 2009
Defense Logistics Agency Helps Drive Green Product Industry
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is using its procurement influence to help drive the market for green products and services by buying ... more
April 19, 2009
NASA Selects Material for Orion Spacecraft Heat Shield
NASA selected the Avcoat ablator system for the heat shield for the Orion crew module. ... more
April 16, 2009
Lockheed Martin SBIRS Team Submits Proposal to Air Force for Follow-On Production Phase
The Lockheed Martin Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) team submitted a proposal for the program's follow-on production phase and completed ... more
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