US Air Force Thunderbirds "Command
Central" Tow Trailer, Nellis AFB, Nevada
Objective: Designed, Developed & Delivered a road worthy fully redundant trailer that
will be used to coordinate and deliver all performances of the USAF
Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team at USAF Nellis AFB, Nevada.
Specifications
Provided: Trailer must be deliverable by all USAF Cargo
Aircraft and include
a)
an outdoor sound system capable of delivering quality narration and music sound
in an outdoor air field environment of a length of 2000 feet with a throw of
1000 feet.
b)
airspace controller multi-channel radio system including UHF/VHF communications
with intercomm and multi cast and selectcast capability.
c)
instantaneous weather assessment capability to establish precise wind speed,
direction, density altitude to allow for performance envelope calculations
required for aerobatic flight.
Other
Requirements: Trailer designed to sustain tie down requirements for aircraft
delivery. Trailer configured to allow a full "show ready" status
including setup, systems test, and sound check within 2 hours after touchdown. Ability to run Command Central without shore
power and under fully automonous power generation capability. Fully redundant to ensure 100% availability