Written by / Compiled by KMI Media Group staff
MLF 2010 Volume: 4 Issue: 2 (March)
Tablets are the Rage
Handheld
Handheld has introduced the Algiz 7 rugged tablet computer described as an ultrarugged mobile 7-inch widescreen tablet that runs Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system and features an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor with 64 GB solid state hard drive and 2 GB of DDR2 RAM.
“Our partners have come to expect cutting-edge technology from Handheld,” said Dale Kyle, president of Handheld U.S. “The Algiz 7 meets the combination requested so often—a rugged device with a larger screen than a handheld, but without the bulk of the larger tablets. Offering it at a compelling price makes it all the more attainable. The Algiz 7 hits that sweet spot and will undoubtedly be just what many of our customers have needed.”
The Algiz 7 comes standard with Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS as well as a built-in 2-megapixel camera with LED light. Optional 3G cellular capabilities provide high-speed GSM/UMTS/EVDO data transmission. The Algiz 7 is ready for Gobi 2000 technology and has built-in antennas, which means that users will be able to work on their choice of wireless frequency anywhere in the world.
“Not all our customers will be familiar with the benefits of Gobi 2000,” continued Kyle. “It will support both GSM and CDMA. This is truly a technology that allows our users to go anywhere in the world and use Algiz 7 with high-speed data networks.”
Handheld’s MaxView screen technology is the latest in outdoor view ability, ensuring the user the best outdoor screen visibility available. The hot-swappable 2600 mAh dual battery pack lets users change batteries without shutting down, thus giving users the run time needed from the tablet.
The Algiz 7 is rated IP65 and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for withstanding humidity, vibration, drops and extreme temperatures. Weighing in at 2.4 lbs, this compact tablet is one of the lightest 7-inch tablets on the market.
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Panasonic
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has introduced the Toughbook H1 Field, described as the world’s most rugged handheld tablet computer. Certified to meet IP65 and MIL-STD- 810G—with a six foot drop rating—the H1 Field offers the durability expected of Toughbook mobile computers, so users have the confidence to work in the most demanding conditions.
By leveraging Panasonic’s advanced battery technology and a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom processor, the Toughbook H1 Field offers a category-leading six hours of battery life, complemented by twin hot-swappable batteries that allow for limitless use, virtually eliminating downtime and maximizing return on investment.
“As workforces become more mobile, it’s critical to empower them with the right tools,” said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. “The Toughbook H1 Field was designed based on extensive customer input to ensure it had the right mix of form factor, features and durability to maximize worker productivity and value.”
The Toughbook H1 Field includes a 500 nit, 10.4-inch dual-touch display that offers both tablet and touchscreen functionality. The display also includes a circular polarizer, plus anti-glare and anti-reflective screen treatments, making it easily viewable in direct sunlight. Weighing only 3.4 pounds, this mobile computing platform features 2GB of RAM and a 64GB reinforced flex-connect solid state drive.
Ergonomic features include a well-balanced center of gravity, integrated handle, convenient placement of integrated features and lack of hotspots.
The Toughbook H1 Field offers a range of embedded wireless connectivity options including 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and Qualcomm’s new Gobi2000 technology which simplifies complex multi-carrier wireless deployments for IT departments. The H1 Field will be certified on the Sprint and Verizon Wireless networks, allowing workers to stay connected at all times. Other wireless carrier certifications will be announced soon.
The tablet includes multiple security features, including options for a contactless or insertable SmartCard reader and a fingerprint reader, helping to ensure that critical data is kept secure.
Fleet Assistance and Shipboard Training
CACI International Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a prime contract by the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia, to provide technical services to support the Fleet Assistance and Shipboard Training (FAST) program. The award, which is for one base year with four one-year options, has a current value of $31 million that could increase to $190 million if all options are exercised. CACI will perform the work at various U.S. Navy and Marine Corps facilities stateside, overseas, and on board naval vessels.
The FAST program provides a wide range of support for afloat and deployable automated supply management programs and services for the Navy and Marine Corps. This support consists of on-site assistance, training, and analysis; formal training; database validation, correction, and reconciliation; and inventory reconciliation.
CACI’s role is to provide FAST users with comprehensive and innovative logistics, inventory, training, and financial management solutions that help improve automated supply operations and fleet readiness. The FAST program focuses on program-level, user-level, and other functional solutions that address and resolve supply problems from an applications, systems, and training perspective.
Bill Fairl, CACI’s president of U.S. operations, said “We’re very pleased that, with this award, the Navy and Marine Corps continue to demonstrate such a high level of confidence in our logistics analysis and training expertise. The CACI team is proud to be able to play such a vital role in helping these armed services accomplish their missions.”
Heavy Fuel
Insitu Inc. successfully flight-tested an electronic fuel injection (EFI) heavy fuel engine (HFE) on its Integrator unmanned aircraft. This technology is being incorporated into the company’s entire family of unmanned aircraft systems enhancing overall mission performance, especially in extreme temperatures and at high altitudes, including mountainous terrain.
“We have now demonstrated HFE/EFI engine performance on both of our Insitu unmanned aircraft, ScanEagle and Integrator,” said Bill Clark, vice president of emerging programs. “Heavy fuel with electronic fuel injection provides a 40 percent improvement in mission endurance over the previously demonstrated capability. It represents the next generation of our HFE technology, providing a more reliable, safer and easier to operate and maintain engine, and positions us well for our initial deployments later this year.”
C-5M to Iraq
A Dover Air Force Base C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew delivered over 85,000 pounds of equipment for troops supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and was the first C-5M to land in Iraq in late January. Dover AFB officials have three C-5M aircraft that have completed the operational testing phase and are about to enter the conversion phase.
“It’s satisfying to get the aircraft into the fight, delivering muchneeded supplies to the troops in the field,” said Lieutenant Colonel Mike Semo, the 709th Airlift Squadron pilot and C-5M Program Office chief.
“Everyone in the C-5 community, including our crew, is very aware of past, present and future C-5M operations,” said Captain Nicholas Cobb, a 9th Airlift Squadron C-5M evaluator pilot. “When the 9th AS was tasked with this Operation Iraqi Freedom channel mission on January 18, we knew this would be the first C-5M mission to actually land in Iraq.”
Once the aircraft has been approved for direct delivery capability, Dover AFB aircrews will be able to fly cargo directly to Iraq without stopping to refuel.
“We’ve tested the ability to fly this aircraft directly to the Middle East with 33 direct flights to Incirlik, Turkey and returning direct Dover,” Semo said. “Now that it’s been tested and proven, the only requirement is the final approval to be able to accomplish direct flights. This will allow us to develop a wider range of strategic abilities around the C-5M aircraft and will significantly decrease the time the aircraft spends on the ground. In some cases, this will save us over a day in travel time.”
Fee-for-Service UAS
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, is expanding its fee-for-service unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capabilities. U.S. Department of Defense customers, as well as civil and scientific organizations, now can leverage contractor-owned, contractor-operated UAS services utilizing AAI’s unmanned aircraft and ground control technologies.
“We have designed our UAS to be adaptable for our customers’ evolving mission requirements,” said Ellen Lord, AAI senior vice president and general manager.
Contractor-owned, contractor-operated UAS services allow customers to secure just the valuable data they require, even under a wide variety of operational conditions, without incurring the personnel cost or equipment, training and maintenance investment demanded by a UAS fleet. AAI’s Logistics & Technical Services team includes experienced, highly skilled operators and maintainers who deliver reliable, thorough results for numerous mission requirements.
“AAI is a full-service UAS provider—from systems to total life cycle support, training and in-field services,” said Diane Giuliani AAI vice president, logistics & technical services. “Expanding our contractor-owned, contractor-operated UAS services is another way that our customers can reach out to AAI and receive a tailored, comprehensive solution.” ♦