What to do at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

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EAA AirVenture 2016 in Oshkosh is just around the corner. As always, this year features some great events all week long.

1. Bad Wolf Technologies photography contest
PhotocontestV3 If you’ve been to AirVenture before, you know there are plenty of opportunities to take some amazing pictures of aircrafts. This year, make sure to enter our 2016 photography contest. We are giving away great monthly prizes and a grand prize at the end of the year. Show off your photography skill and if you win, you’ll be features in our 2017 calendar.

Enter the photo contest today

 

2. Third Eye Blind EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Opening Day Concert on July 25
Third Eye Blind, the San Francisco-based band that has sold more than 12 million records with a string of Top 20 hits, will get EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 off to an energetic start when it headlines the fly-in’s popular opening night concert on Monday, July 25.

The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture opening-day attendees and will be held on Boeing Centennial Plaza immediately following the afternoon air show.

3. Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, one of the most popular military aerial demonstration teams in the world, announced EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 as part of its schedule, which would be the first time the team would be back at Oshkosh in more than 30 years.

Snowbirds Air Show Schedule: First performance is a “practice show” – basically, a full dress rehearsal for the weekend – on Friday, July 29, at the end of the regular afternoon air show. On Saturday, July 30, the Snowbirds will again fly as the final performers in the afternoon air show. The Snowbirds will wrap up their Oshkosh performances on Sunday, July 31, as the closing act in the last air show of AirVenture 2016. Learn more…

4. World’s Largest Flying Water Bomber
The gigantic Martin Mars aircraft, the world’s largest flying water bomber and the last of its kind, will make its first trip to Wisconsin to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

During the event, the massive airplane will be parked near the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, just a few miles east of the main fly-in grounds. It will also fly several demonstrations throughout the week during the daily afternoon air shows.

Martin Mars Air Show Schedule: July 25, July 27, July 29, July 30 evening

The Martin Mars is the largest flying boat ever flown operationally, with a height of 38 feet, a length of 120 feet, and a wingspan of 200 feet (approximately the wingspan of a Boeing 747). Only six of the massive aircraft were built, with Coulson Flying Tankers of Port Alberni, British Columbia, owning the two remaining examples since 2007 and using them as water bombers on forest fires throughout the western United States, Canada, and Mexico. Learn more…

5. Aircraft of Desert Storm Gather 25 Years Later
The aircraft of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield, which formed one of the largest air power operations in history, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2016 for a look back 25 years after this massive undertaking.

The commemoration at Oshkosh this year will feature many of the aircraft that were highlighted at the 1991 EAA Fly-In Convention, which attracted many of the aircraft used during Operation Desert Storm. In addition, military commanders of that operation will recall their experiences during that multi-national operation, which began after Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait.

The aircraft already confirmed for this year’s AirVenture gathering include fighter jets such as the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon, A-10 Warthog, and F-18 Hornet. It also includes such support aircraft as the KC-135, EA-6B, and C-5M. Many of the aircraft used during those operations remain valuable assets for the U.S. military today. In addition, the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will fly as part of the afternoon air shows on Friday through Sunday, July 29-31.

On Friday, July 29, Gen. Chuck Horner – who commanded U.S. and Allied air operations in Desert Storm and Desert Shield – will be the guest of honor at an evening “Salute to Veterans” Day program at Theater in the Woods. Horner will be joined by Gen. Gilmary Hostage, who flew combat missions during Desert Storm. Other special guests are likely to join the lineup prior to AirVenture. Learn more…

These are just a handful of the wonderful activities taking place at EAA AirVenture 2016. Visit http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure for all the details.

HD-SDI Cabling and Loss

HD-SDI is regularly transmitted over low-loss digital video grade RG6-style coaxial cable up to a nominal maximum distance of about 100 meters. However, when a lesser diameter cable like the RG179 is used, higher loss is encountered. This is primarily because of the size (cross-section) of the center conductor. Electrical signals travel through a wire by an effect known as the ’skin effect’ and the lesser the area available, the more the attenuation. Using RG179 for transmitting HD-SDI signals is good to about 100 feet. Another important factor is to use cable sweep tested for the highest possible frequency -bandwidth. Although the Mil-SPEC RG179 cable has a very strong outer jacket, the RG179 MIL-C-17/94F is rated to carry a maximum of 3GHz, with “attenuation rated at 21dB per 100 feet, maximum, at 0.4 GHz”. In comparison the Belden RG179DT (Digital Truck) cable carries signals to 4.5GHz. The ultimate distance limitation occurs for any digital signal when the perceived signal jitter component seen by the receiver impairs its ability to recognize and reconstruct bit transitions.

Range

The range of operation for an HD-SDI receiver is specified in SMPTE 292M to at least -20 dB at one-half the data clock rate, or about 743 MHz. Therefore, a standard level 0.800 volt peak-to-peak digital transmission may be attenuated to as low as 0.080 volt, or 80 millivolts, while performing reliably. A very high-grade receiver may recover the HD-SDI signal at a level as low as -30 dB, or 70 mV.

To perform a cable loss calculation, the designer should look for the attenuation in dB at 743 MHz, or a frequency very close to that value, on the cable specification loss chart. Cable loss is based on a 100 foot length or a 100 meter length depending on the chart column used. Divide the cable run distance by 100 and then multiply by the dB value to attain the total attenuation in dB for that run. Refer to manufacturer tables. The SMPTE recommends the designer factor in about 10% less cable than the calculated run length so as to build in a safety margin for reliable operation.

Coax is not the only medium available. Serial digital video may be routed through fiber optic cable for essentially unlimited distances depending on the system configuration. A convertor is used to convert the electrical signals to light signal, and then sent along the fiber optic cable whereas the other end would have the decoder to convert the light signals back to electrical signals. If your application requires long runs of cable, do not hesitate to contact us for suggestions and solutions.

AirKnight Promotion

Record audio and video with the AirKnight series. For a limited time we are offering special pricing on three of our most popular products.

  • AirKnight-HD$2,999 – Single Channel full HD SDI 1080p60 Digital Video Recorder
  • AirKnight-HD2$5,499 – Dual Channel full HD SDI 1080p60 Digital Video Recorder
  • AirKnight-HD4S$5,499 – Single Channel full HD SDI 1080p60 Digital Video Recording with a built in Quad Switcher

Take advantage of this special pricing today! Request a quote…  or contact our sales team.

Introducing the New Datatoys DoubleVision™ Video Processor

BW-DV-LG Bad Wolf Technologies is proud to introduce the new DoubleVision™ Video Processor. The DoubleVision Video Processor Designed as an add-on module for the AirKnight HD™, AirKnight HD2™ and Red Hawk HD™ family of HD-SDI Video Recorders.

The DoubleVision allows the user to determine which of the two connected SDI video sources will be displayed on the SDI monitor and/or recorded on your AirKnight HD or Red Hawk HD Digital Video Recorder. This switching processor supports bit rates up to 2.970 Gbps and supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI video signals. While it designed for the AirKnight HD and the Red Hawk HD family of HD-SDI Digital Video Recorders, it will work with many third party DVRs and Monitors.

DOUBLEVISION FEATURES:

  • Designed for the AirKnight HD, AirKnight HD2 and Red Hawk HD family of HD-SDI recorders
  • Dual channel switcher & selector
  • Extended cable length runs
  • Proprietary signal boosting technology
  • Support for leading video standards such as SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI), SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) and SMPTE 424M (3G-SDI)
  • Multiple Color Spaces: RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:2:2 sampled
  • Supports data rates: 270Mbps~2.97Gbps
  • Supports 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit Color Depth

Aerial Fire Fighting International Conference 2016 recap

Recently, Bad Wolf Technologies was honored to attend the Aerial Fire Fighting International Conference 2016.  We were able to talk about our new products including the Red Hawk HD and discover great new technology in the Helicopter and aviation world.

The Aerial Fire Fighting International Conference is an important international conference that is the only global assembly point for international aerial firefighters to liaise, develop and promote international best practice in the discipline of manned and unmanned helicopter, SEAT and air tanker operations for the suppression of wildfires. It facilitates and enhances interagency exchange, demonstrates the latest aerial technologies in both a static and live setting, and maintains the vital liaison between international partners in the aerial firefighting community. Since its last staging in this region in 2014, there has been some dramatic and disastrous wildfires. In the United States, the largest wildfire of these was Carlton Complex Fire, the most destructive in Washington’s state history which consumed approximately 300 homes and 252,000 acres (102,000 ha). Latin America has not escaped the alarming results of wildfire either. Both Chile & Argentina have experienced their worst fires in years.

Take a look at a few of our photos below and like us on Facebook and view all the photos from Aerial Fire Fighting International Conference 2016.

Aerial Firefighting show

What is the difference between Motion Imagery and Full Motion Video?

Lately, some of our competitors, especially with similar looking units by similar names, are now using the term FMV. This is rather imaginative, since the technology used by them is not KLV Metadata STANAG 4609 compliant. The following explains why “FM” or “Full Motion Video” term should not be used. This text has been copied from the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence website: http://www.gwg.nga.mil/misb/faq.html#section1.4 

What is the difference between Motion Imagery and Full Motion Video?

Let’s take a look at the differences between the two below.

Motion Imagery

Motion Imagery is a sequence of Images, that when viewed (e.g. with a media player) must have the potential for providing informational or intelligence value. This implies the Images composing the Motion Imagery are: (1) generated from sensed data, and (2) related to each other both in time and in space. Some sensed data, such as Visible Light and Infrared, can be used directly to form Images, while others, such as SAR and LIDAR, require a conversion to a viewable Image. To satisfy the time and space relationship the capture time (i.e. the time the Image was taken) of each successive Image must be sequentially in order and the space relationship between each successive Image must have some recognizable visual overlap with the previous Image.

Full Motion Video

Full Motion Video (FMV) is a term used within the military and intelligence communities. As used, FMV implies a very narrow subset of Motion Imagery; one that assumes geo-spatial metadata, commercial image formats and playback rates. FMV has no formal definition and conveys different meanings to different communities; therefore, the term FMV should not be used in any contractual language.

HAI HELI-EXPO 2016 recap

Last week, Bad Wolf Technologies attended the 2016 HAI HELI-EXPO in Louisville, Ky. We had a great week meeting customers, partners, colleagues and more. We were able to talk about our new products including the Red Hawk HD and discover great new technology in the Helicopter and aviation world.

Take a look at a few of our photos below and like us on Facebook and view all the photos from HAI HELI EXPO.

 

Introducing the new Power Control Module (PCM)

PCM1 Bad Wolf Technologies is proud to introduce our new Power Control Module (PCM) for the AirKnight HD  Digital Video Recorders. The PCM is specifically designed as a power management system for the AirKnight HD recorders which will serve as a power backup source to prevent file corruption in the event of power failure, and provide a steady and clean power source.

The PCM allows the system to operate as a black-box recorder without any user interaction. The AirKnight HD recorders can be configured to start recording upon system boot. In the event of the power loss, the PCM will take over and begin supplying power to the recorder and the cameras. If after 5 seconds the power is not back, the PCM will stop recording the video and wait for the power to return. If the power does not come back within 20 seconds, then the PCM initiates the system shutdown procedure. Another benefit of using the PCM is when the AirKnight HD are installed in conjunction with the MultiView HD or the Double Vision HD products, the power protection is extended to them as well. The PCM by any other word is a highly intelligent Uninterruptible Power Supply that keeps your system working to 100% of its capacity.

POWER MODULE CONTROL FEATURES:

  • Mil-Spec ms-type Power Input and Output Connectors
  • Rugged Aluminum Enclosure with Mounting Brackets
  • 8-bit High-Speed Microprocessor
  • 2700mAh Replaceable Battery Pack
  • Thermal Runaway Protection in accordance with the FAA guidelines
  • Overcharge Protection in accordance with the FAA guidelines
  • Over-voltage Protection in accordance with the FAA guidelines
  • Battery “kill” Mechanism (in case of a malfunction/short in the battery pack)
  • Ultra-high Speed seamless switch-over from the main power to the battery, and vice versa.
  • LED visual status indication if the battery is in use or is being charged.

Contact Bad Wolf Technologies to learn more about the new PCM.

Visit us at Heli-Expo 2016

2016Heliexpo Bad Wolf Technologies will be at the 2016 HAI Heli-Expo on February 29 – March 3. Visit us at Booth #9347 and chat with us about our new products, services and more.

Event details:
HAI Heli-Expo
February 29 – March 3
Louisville, Ky

937 Phillips Ln,
Louisville, KY 40209

Booth #9347

Event highlights include:

  • 20,000 vertical-aviation professionals
  • 700+ exhibitors
  • 60+ helicopters on display
  • 100+ educational opportunities
  • Networking and meetings
  • HAI Helicopter Industry Career Fair
  • Salute to Excellence Awards dinner
  • And much more!

Learn more and register for the Heli-Expo… 

 

Introducing the latest addition to our family of airborne video recorders, RedHawk HD™

BlackHawk-Black Bad Wolf Technologies llc is proud to introduce the new Milspec RedHawk HD solid state airborne high definition video recorder. The Red Hawk HD is built to military standards and is qualified to MIL-STD-461F & MIL-STD-810G.

Record Video & Audio in full 1080p 30/60 HD high definition with a true Milspec solid state airborne video recorder. RedHawk HD™ is designed for military, law enforcement, and professional aircraft applications where equipment must withstand the harshest of environments. Be it extreme cold, heat, vibration, shock, EMI, EMC, RF or whatever else life throws at it, Red Hawk HD™ is there to work. Failure is not an option.

Some of Red Hawk HD features include:

  • 1 or 2 channel High Definition airborne solid state video recorder.
  • Record video from up to two cameras concurrently
  • Recording formats are 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI and CVBS.
  • Record both digital and analog (2 channel version)
  • Multicast and Unicast streaming
  • Low latency @ 100ms
  • GPS Data Recording.
  • GPS and user supplied data overlay.
  • Record to removable USB flash drive.
  • FLIR compatible
  • MIL-STD-461F & MIL-STD-810G certified.

For more details please contact us at +1 (414) 630-9085 or request a quote.