Introduction
The dataMARS-RCS product family is an exceptional solution for flight-data recording and analysis, completely integrating an airborne recording unit with powerful ground analysis software, as follows:
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The airborne flight-data recorder unit records flight data from multiple diverse data buses and signals. While recording, the unit also displays monitored engineering-unit data, enabling quick and informed decision-making during and between flights. |
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Once on the ground, the unit's pocket-sized, media cartridge can be easily removed and taken to the lab, where the powerful Windows-based dataMARS post-analysis software immediately accesses and analyzes the data, with no downloading required. |
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Finally, the dataMARS post-analysis software provides advanced data presentation, manipulation, interrogation, reporting and exporting capabilities. |
| Seamless integration between the data recording unit, removable recording media and ground analysis software, as well as with elimination of any download time, means that the dataMARS-RCS solution is complete, efficient and ensures that the entire testing process is streamlined. With many successful installations worldwide, this solution is proven and reliable. |
Proven Field Success
Both the United States Army and Navy have decided to use the dataMARS-RCS as one of their standard solutions for flight-data recording and post-analysis, installing it on their flight-test aircraft. Furthermore, AMPOL's flight recorders (dataMARS104 and dataMARS-RCS) are currently being used on board a variety of aircraft worldwide, including modern carriers, fighter jets (F-16, F-15, F-4, F-5 and MIG-21) and various rotary wing platforms (AH-1W, AH-64A/D and CH47).
Features and Benefits of the dataMARS-RCS
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Streamlines work to save time: The dataMARS-RCS 's recording media can be removed and installed on a standard PC for immediate analysis, making post analysis efficient and easy. |
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Realtime analysis: The dataMARS-RCS has the revolutionary ability to analyze data in real-time. The analyzed data, unlike the raw data recorded by conventional systems, enables decision-making during the flight. |
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On-line data analysis on the ground: The attachment of a standard VGA monitor, mouse and keyboard makes pre-flight testing, unit integration and communication debugging simple, as the dataMARS-RCS unit is already configured and wired to the aircraft. |
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Integrates multiple types of communications: The dataMARS-RCS integrates the diverse communication data types operating aboard the aircraft, encompassing flight and mission data alike. It supports MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, PCM, Ethernet, video, voice, serial channels, analog/discrete signals and many others. |
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Adaptable and upgradeable: The dataMARS-RCS is constructed of a modular design that can be easily adapted to address your specific needs and changing project requirements. The dataMARS-RCS is generic, enabling easy upgrade and flexibility. |
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Complete turnkey solution: The unity of the dataMARS-RCS recording unit and extensive dataMARS real-time and post-analysis software provide the most thorough monitoring solution available. |
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Reliable and rugged: The dataMARS-RCS unit is SOF (Safety of Flight) tested, flight qualified and can withstand severe environmental conditions. Compact and easy to install, the unit is self-cooled and operates autonomously from a 28 VDC power source. The dataMARS-RCS uses either solid-state or hard-drive recording media, with the storage capacity for hours of flight time. |
