Platform Integration Request
Within the scope of Platform Integration Services, services can be provided for every stage of the integration of the requested systems with the relevant platform. For integration, system engineering, documentation, load certification, test item measurement, platform measurement, data collection, imaging and data analysis activities are planned and executed within the scope of flight and firing tests.
For this purpose, TÜBİTAK SAGE has the following infrastructures:
- Flight Test Coordination Infrastructure
- Telemetry Infrastructure
- Ammunition Test Equipment Measurement Infrastructure
- Satellite Communication and Test Monitoring Infrastructure
- Karapinar Test Campus Infrastructure (KORU)
With these infrastructure facilities, integration of on-board/external systems, subsystems and payloads, external payload certification, flight test services (test design, measurement design, data acquisition systems, telemetry systems, flight termination systems, imaging, camera imaging for aircraft separation, cockpit and station-loaded pod image acquisition and real-time ground transfer), integration services to surface/subsea platforms, integration services to trucks and launch vehicles.
Flight Test Coordination Infrastructure (UTKA)
The Flight Tests Coordination Infrastructure (UTKA) continues its activities to carry out the Flight Certification and Integration Tests of national ammunition development projects together with the Technology Weapon Systems Development Directorate of Eskişehir 1st Air Maintenance Factory Directorate and the 401st Test Squadron Command of the 1st Base Command.
The following services are provided within the scope of certification tests in military standards (MIL HDBK 1763):
- Aircraft/System Integration Laboratory (SEL) Studies
- HYS 101 Mechanical Compatibility Test
- HYS 102 Function Test
- HYS 110 Safe Separation/Jettison Test
- HYS 120 Ground Vibration Test (GVT)
- HYS 154 EMI and EMC Test
- HYS 210 Flutter Test
- Flight tests with HYS 200
- Collection of Aircraft Mux-Bus data
- On-board imaging [Fast Camera Pod (CDART-1 / CDART-2), External (Under Fuselage) Fast Camera, In-Cockpit Fast Cameras, In-Cockpit Cameras]
- Flight briefing and debriefing
- Preparation of test record forms and reports
- Extracting, interpreting, analyzing and/or transmitting flight data to relevant authorities
The infrastructure has an encrypted video conferencing facility with TÜBİTAK SAGE campus. Meetings with officials in Eskişehir, which do not need to be held face-to-face, can be held without wasting labor and time.
Telemetry Infrastructure
There are two systems, GÖZCÜ and Mobile Telemetry System (MTS).
Within the scope of flight and firing tests, telemetry infrastructure is used extensively for real-time data analysis and data collection from firing ammunition. The tests are carried out by communicating with the launcher aircraft via the radios in the infrastructure. The main tests in which the telemetry system is used are listed below:
- Firing tests (telemetry and flight termination system)
- Safe jettison tests
- Captive transportation tests with real-time data analysis requirements
- Flutter test
- Algorithm verification test
- Function verification captive transportation tests
Mobile Telemetry System
- In-ammunition data collection system
- Receiving dish antenna (Tracking, 2.4 m)
- Receiver COMTRACK antenna
- Antenna control unit and autotracking
- Receiver
- It consists of a data analysis and visualization system.
The following services are provided within the scope of infrastructure:
- Instant observation and recording of test data of measured munitions in accordance with the requirements set for the tests,
- With a 2 m diameter mobile satellite antenna, real-time test data and video images can be transmitted to TÜBİTAK SAGE with a capacity of up to 40 Mbps.
Infrastructure Features:
- MTS 1 is 6×2 meters in size. MTS 1 consists of a receiver unit, radio, flight termination system ground station, data analysis and display system and UPS room.
- MTS 2 is a flight/test monitoring cabin. It is designed for monitoring tests. There are 4 plasma televisions, printer, telephone, work desk and wireless internet.
- The receiving dish is 2.4 meters. Maximum operating distance is 250 km. It has automatic signal tracking feature. Operating range is 2150-2450 Mhz.
- Generator (65 Kva, 3 phase, 52 kW)
Watchdog System
The system consists of GÖZCÜ 1 and GÖZCÜ 2 units.
Lookout 1;
- 5 monitors and image management system,
- Intercom system,
- Flight termination system,
- 2 receivers,
- 2 IF Recorders,
- 2 radios (VHF/UHF),
- It consists of a data analysis and visualization system.
Lookout 2;
- 8 test monitoring stations,
- Intercom system,
- VIP Test monitoring room,
- It consists of a kitchen.
The following services are provided within the scope of infrastructure:
- Conducting flight tests of measured ammunition in accordance with infrastructure specifications,
- As long as LOS (line of sight) can be ensured in flight tests, data can be obtained up to 450 km,
- RF and location autotracking capability of S band antennas,
- The data received can be interpreted in real time and transmitted to Watchman 1, Watchman 2 and VIP sections with the desired screen structure and at the same time, communication can be provided between these 3 sections with the intercom system,
- Audio and video recording in the test cabinets during the test,
- Thanks to the power container (150 kVA generator and 80 kVA ups) in the system, it can be used without the need for external energy,
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the data received.
In addition to telemetry systems, installation, use and maintenance services are provided for the ATDM's meters (Radar, Electro-optical systems, MSP, etc.). ATDM meters can be synchronized with TÜBİTAK SAGE telemetry systems to increase their tracking capabilities.
Ammunition Test Equipment Measurement Infrastructure
The Ammunition Test Equipment Measurement Infrastructure was established at the SAGE Lalahan campus in 2016.
The following services are provided within the scope of infrastructure:
- Design of test, measurement and flight termination system architectures according to the relevant munition/missile,
- Identification of ammunition test equipment and procurement and acceptance testing of the equipment,
- Integration of equipment into ammunition,
- Integration of telemetry equipment,
- Integration of the flight termination system,
- Design and integration of metering cabling,
- Selection, procurement and testing of the meters required within the scope of the project,
- Integration of the gauges planned to be used in the test item into the test item.
Satellite Communication and Test Monitoring Infrastructure
It was established in 2016 in order to transfer the data obtained in the field during the tests to the SAGE campus in real time via satellite and to monitor the test. The data can be monitored by the personnel who will examine the data in the same way as the telemetry infrastructure, and the decisions taken are transferred by communicating with the test site.
The following services are provided within the scope of infrastructure:
- Tracking the relevant test data from the infrastructure without the need to go to the test site,
- Storage of test data to a ground station in the infrastructure, resulting in rapid evaluation of the data,
- Telephone communication with the field via satellite.
Infrastructure Features:
- 3.8 meter diameter VSAT Ku Band Antenna
- Working with the TÜRKSAT 4B satellite
- Up to 40 Mbit bandwidth
- Test tracking with 8 4K monitors
Conditions are encountered where the activities carried out at test sites cannot be completed within the planned timeframes. Due to meteorological obstacles, platform and test item-related problems, tests are frequently postponed. As a result of postponements, test data is transferred to the SAGE Lalahan Campus via satellite in order to prevent labor and time losses of the personnel in the test area. Technical personnel participating in the test can arrive at the infrastructure shortly before the test, participate in the test and continue their own work after the test. During the test, authorized and decision-making personnel are also present at the test site in order to prevent risks related to satellite connectivity. In addition to test management, high-level participants and guests are allowed to follow the test.
TÜBİTAK SAGE Karapınar Test Campus (KORU)
The infrastructure, which has an area surrounded by a 10,000 m² wire mesh within the MSB KONYA/KARAPINAR ATD Group Command campus, was established in 2018.
The infrastructure was created for the use of SAGE personnel and guests during the activities carried out within the ATD Group Command campus. SAGE Karapınar Test Campus (Koru) Infrastructure also provides services within the scope of Industrial Services.
Infrastructure Features:
- Central Building (working office, meeting room, dining hall)
- Stations where Mobile Telemetry Systems will be located
- Areas where the equipment to be brought within the scope of industrial service will be placed
- Power Container
- Mobile Satellite System
- Flight Termination System Antenna Tower
