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| SFACs on Track to be Fully Operational in January Key personnel responsible for the establishment of the Army’s new Soldier and Family Assistance Centers on Installation Management Command garrisons gathered this week to train for the new mission and to discuss the way ahead for SFAC implementation. army.mil |
Parvus Selects DDC's New MIL-STD-1553 PC/104-Plus Card for US Navy Aircraft Upgrade Program DDC's 1553 Card Qualified by Parvus as Integration Option for DuraCOR 810 Mission ProcessorData Device Corporation (DDC), an international leading supplier of high-reliability MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus products, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Parvus Corporation. Parvus has selected DDC's MIL-STD-1553 PC/104-Plus card for use in applications that require a 1553 interface.The DDC PC/104-Plus card provides up to four dual redundant 1553 channels, five user-programmable digital discrete I/Os, selectable external or internal time-tag clock, and an IRIG-B time synchronization input. The card has an intelligent hardware offload engine that dramatically reduces PCI bus and host CPU utilization, while storing 1553 Monitor data in a convenient and portable IRIG-106 Chapter 10 file format.Parvus utilizes DDC's BU-65578C MIL-STD-1553 PC/104-Plus card in a US Navy aircraft upgrade program and has also pre-qualified the card as an integration option for Parvus' DuraCOR 810 mission processor platform, which is being specified by prime contractors into a large number of US military programs. Parvus has proven that this 1553 card successfully integrates into the system.Parvus serves a large, diverse group of military and commercial contractors developing intelligent, ruggedized computing and communications solutions for harsh field environments. "We have selected DDC's PC/104-Plus cards for use in our embedded systems that require a MIL-STD-1553 data bus due to the product's high quality and proven reliability along with DDC's solid reputation for excellent support," explains Mike Southworth, Parvus Corporation Marketing Director.ABOUT PARVUSParvus Corporation is a leading provider of rugged hardware platforms to the military, transportation, homeland security and medical device industries. The company specializes in ruggedized mobile networking solutions, displays and embedded computer technologies for demanding real-world applications. Parvus was founded in 1983 and is the US arm of the Eurotech Group, a world leader in pervasive computing with operations across Europe, North America and Asia. army-technology.com |
ROFI Industrier ROFI Industrier manufacture a wide range of shelters from personal accommodation for soldiers up to camp systems comprising all basic shelter requirements. More than 50 years of experience in working closely with users have guided us to emphasise field operation parameters in developing functional solutions. We do a whole range of tents from self-supported aluminium-hinged structures to inflatables in various sizes.THE AMPLIFIER INFLATABLE TENTAGE SYSTEMThe AMPLIFIER inflatable tentage system incorporates a number of features:RAPID ERECTIONOne complete Field Hospital comprising 90 units of Amplifier Inflatable Tents is established in only 4 hours (4,000m²).SAFETY DETAILSEach arch is equipped with a pressure relief valve. The special fabric has an incorporated black-out barrier blocking light transmission from inside.PRACTICAL DETAILSConnectable in two or four directionsMulti-purpose connector to containersReplaceable zippersDozens of fixation pointsPrepared for heating/air-condition systemsHandy packagingA WIDE RANGE OF ACCESSORIESAdditional ground sheets, insulated flooring or plastic-tiled runways • Lighting, heating and air-condition systems • Separate inner cabins and inner lining • Map boards, work stations, chairs and bunks • Special flysheets for tropic areasWELL EXPERIENCEDUtilised by several forces for more than ten years for a variety of purposes - References are available upon request.MULTI-PURPOSE TENTSMulti-purpose tents include:SIGMABase area of 90m², aluminium structure, insulated flooring, two hard-wall doors, separate inner lining and room separations. Used by Peace Keeping forces for accommodation, offices, briefing room, dining hall, gym, cinema and carpentry. In UN operations it forms the shelter part of the Field Hospital. Deployed in several counties in Europe, Asia and Africa and in some operations for 5 years continuously.ALPHAAn inter-connectable tent system with aluminium-hinged structure, a fixed width of 6 meters and each unit having a length of 4 meters. Most commonly, sizes in the field are 48 m² and 96 m². Tested in desert areas continuously for two years and used in several Peace Keeping operations.ACCOMMODATION - OCTAGONThe Octagon forms a practical and energy-efficient accommodation unit for soldiers. The eight-sided shape in combination with height and design facilitate comfort in very rough climates. The tent is prepared for heating with multi-purpose heaters, and has proven its functionality for decades.GENERAL PRODUCT SURVEYA variety of tents for distinct purposesComplementary equipment and accessoriesProtective Vests and garmentDeminer VestsBallistic Blanket Kits, mine protectionDeployment ServicesInstallation ServicesMaintenance Services army-technology.com |
03/13/2008: Camp Liberty Water Facility Keeps Troops Hydrated As the desert weather heats up, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers will need to keep drinking plenty of water to avoid dehydration. The Camp Liberty Oasis International Waters water treatment facility has been working 24 hours a day since the summer of 2005 to provide purified bottled water to the thirsty troops. defenselink.mil |
04/15/2008: America Supports You: Program Gets Wounded Vets Outdoors, Active Wounded veterans who once enjoyed sports and being outdoors can resume recreational activities, thanks to a foundation's "Foxtrot" programs in Alabama. defenselink.mil |