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Infrasonic Characterization of the Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle
(HTV-2) TestAdvanced Technologies
Enabling Long-Duration Hypersonic Flight for Prompt Global Reach
Rob Davies, USARPAC Frank Highsmith, USPACOM
Chris Gastion (Kwajelein), AFTAC/DIADr. John Olson, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, FairbanksJay Helmericks, Geophysical Institute, Univ Alaska, Fairbanks
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HTV-2A Planned Mission Trajectory and Timeline
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HTV-2 External Configuration
0.5 inch R leading edges
Elliptic nose
Wing Sweep Break point
GPS Frustum-AntennaCLS Antenna
S/C Band Antenna (2)
Windward slice
Split-windward flaps
Reaction Control System
GPS Aft-Antenna
Plasma Probe
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HTV-2A Flight Path & other Assoc. Ops
33.8 N, 147.1 W
26.2 N, 152.1 W
20.8 N, 169.2 W
17.6 N, 177 W
12.6 N, 176.7 E
Pacific Collector
OTTR-
OTTR
Worthy
TSP 5
TSP 4
TSP 3
TSP 2
TSP 1
Pacific Collector
OTTR
Makaha Ridge
MATSS
OTTR
Worthy
Roi-Namur
G-III
Cast Glance
BH-341
Tern Island chosen due to it’s proximity to flight path
French Frigate Shoals
Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies only
MDA Associate Operations
Radars AEGIS - 1 AEGIS DDG located N. of Hawaii AN/TPY - 1 system located at VAFB tracking booster fly-
out SBX – North of Hawaii GBR-P – RTS
Electro-Optic/IR WASP - Modified DC-10, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR, observe
mid-glide HALO 1 & 2 - Modified Gulfstreams, Vis, NIR, MWIR, LWIR
- observe mid-glide ABIR - MQ-9 Reaper /Ground Based platform operating
near VAFB observing booster fly-out ALTB – Formerly ABL, Operate south of VAFB observing
booster fly-out through HTV separation STSS, NFIRE, ATRR – 4 Overhead Assets (multi-
wavelength) specific coverage TBD
Other ESL, TEDAC, TMOps, MIDCON, TGRS
French Frigate Shoals 500 nm NW of Oahu
French Frigate Shoals
Tern Island
Tern Island
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Deactivated 3,300 ft runway
Sensor Install Team
Dr. John OlsonUniv Alaska Fairbanks
Jay HelmericksUniv Alaska Fairbanks
Frank HighsmithUSPACOM
Rob DaviesUSARPAC
Ole Miss piezoelectric atmospheric pressure sensor (crystal activated)
Univ Alaska Fairbanks, Chaparral Microbarometer (diaphram activated)
Infrasound Sensors
Searcher Open Ocean Research Vessel
Berth
Galley Salon Media Center
Length - 96ftRange - 3,500 nm @ 9 kts
Ship’s briefing by skipper, Jon Littenburg
Searcher Pilot House
Dr. Richard Littenberg, Ships Doctor
Noa, First Mate
Jillian, Crewmember
Dinner
Tern Island
Terns
Which way is…? Beach Assault
New ResidentMore Terns
Day Room Dorm Rooms
Back Yard Typical Room
Paula HartzellOutgoing Fish & Wildlife Lead(9 month tour on-island)
Meagan, new incoming Fish & Wildlife Lead
Sensor Schleppers
HTV-2 test brief to volunteer staff(6 month tour)
Sensor Security – Red Footed Boobies
Avian Effluent Protection Cover
Ready for test eventSensor Placement