EMALS & AAG

EMALS & AAG Technology for Aircraft Launch & Recovery

Electro Standards Laboratories has expertise with Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System technology also referred to as EMALS technology and Advanced Arresting Gear technology or AAG.

The EMALS and AAG technology are used on Ford Class aircraft carriers such as CVN78, CVN79 through CVN81. The USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) will be the fourth Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier scheduled to be built beginning in 2026.

EMALS technology is the technology that replaced the older steam catapult systems used on aircraft carriers of the past.  This newer catapult technology provides more flexibility and precision for the Ford-Class of carriers.

This Electromagnetic catapult technology can support a wide variety of aircraft weight with the capability to launch from various platforms using manned or unmanned aircraft.  The EMALS technology has the versatility to launch heavy jet fighters to small unmanned drones. 

To view a video of the Navy test of the EMALS aircraft launch system on YouTube <click here>

Electro Standards' team of scientists and engineers have expertise in the development of sensorless and sensor minimized linear motor controllers for aircraft launch from aircraft carriers.  This technology can be used to support other applications as well.

Electro Standards Laboratories' team can also provide cutting-edge strategies designed for optimal controls for arresting incoming aircraft.  This Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) technology offers a wide range of sizes and kinetic energy for landings of state-of-the-art aircraft carriers.

The algorithms presented are in real-time and are generally applicable to electromagnetic-based arrestment systems whether fixed or on a mobile platform.  This type of technology can be applicable to manned or unmanned aircraft, drones or other vessels.

The company has received "Best of Session Award" for their work on this type of technology.  The award was presented to the company at the 43rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference in San Diego, CA. 

More about this prestigious award can be found here: https://www.electrostandards.com/electro-standards-laboratories-receives-best-of-session-award-for-work-presented-at-the-43rd-digital-avionics-systems-conference-in-san-diego-ca/

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