Aircraft & Mission Operations
L 3 Aeromet was founded on expertise in airborne testing and data acquisition. We are a premier developer, integrator, and operator of airborne EO/IR sensors. Our extensive skills include; planning, executing, collecting - exploiting data, and all mission activities – cradle to grave.

L 3 Aeromet operates the airborne optical truth data sensors for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in High ALtitude Observatory (HALO I & HALO II) aircraft. These systems collect terabytes of EO IR data during MDA tests (and other tests). The data collected is through all phases of missile flight – lift-off to intercept or splash down.

Airborne captive carry is a specialty of L 3 Aeromet. We are typically involved throughout the captive flight testing process. We provide engineering, design, aircraft modifications, aircraft operations, and mission operations.

Data Collection, Production, and Exploitation
L 3 Aeromet’s data reduction and production capabilities provide user communities with radiometrically accurate optical truth data, in a user-friendly and information rich format. Typically, around a terabyte of data is reduced, produced, and delivered within 72 hours. All results are validated and compiled into easy-to-use raw and processed data products. Included with the data products are sensor calibrations, missile trajectory reconstructions, IR signature extractions, applicable data and reference documentation, along with a custom image viewer.

L 3 Aeromet develops algorithms to exploit airborne IR missile data through the MDA’s Airborne Infrared Surveillance (AIRS) program. Our techniques for algorithm development include real-time mission test participation, model and simulation, and post-mission data analysis. The AIRS Program has demonstrated early missile detection, two-dimensional tracking, and three-dimensional missile state estimation. These engagement-quality three-dimensional state vector estimates have been communicated, in real time, over the horizon, to other military assets – demonstrating closing of the fire control loop from a remote sensor.

Aircraft Modification
Since inception, L 3 Aeromet has been actively involved with government research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs. Our fully integrated project team ensures the design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, test, and certification efforts produces optimal solutions meeting customer requirements. We have modified of over 45 aircraft for sophisticated airborne optical platforms, meteorological data gathering, complex electronic warfare aircraft, autonomous unmanned reconnaissance, aircraft avionic upgrades, FAA STC programs, and special mission aircraft.

Our capabilities include:

	Installation & Integration of Remote Sensing Data Acquisition Systems
	Installation & Integration of Special-Purpose Electronic Systems
	Environmental Control & Equipment Cooling Systems
	Specialized Instrumentation Installations
	Aircraft & Mission Electrical Power Systems
	Interior Furnishings, Operator Consoles, & Equipment Racks
	Avionics Upgrades & Modifications
	Airframe Modifications
	Aircraft Performance, Stability, & Control Testing
	Optical Windows & Ports
	Integrated System Testing
	Under-Wing & Fuselage Mounted Cupolas, Pods, Fairings, & Radomes
	FAA & Military Certification
	Mechanisms & Mechanical Systems
	Captive Flight Testing Capabilities

Aircraft Experience
Below is a partial list of aircraft types modified by L-3 Aeromet:

	Aeromet designed and built Cozy MK IV derivative
	Beechcraft aircraft: King Air, VC12B, C-90, UC-12B
	Bell 206, Jet Ranger
	C-135 (Argus)
	C-9B (DC-9)
	Cessna: 172, 210, 421, Citation I, Conquest, Conquest II, Grand Caravan
	Enstrom Helicopter F28F
	Falcon DA-20
	Gates Learjet 25, 35, 36
	Gulfstream II, II-B, IV SP, V
	Learjet 25, 35, 36
	Rutan Long-Eze
	NASA WB-57
	Robinson R44