Scientific Committee for Oceanographic Aircraft Research

Terms of Reference

Appendix I

Designation as a National Oceanographic Aircraft Facility under UNOLS Charter Annex II

Center for Interdisciplinary Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Studies (CIRPAS)

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

Address and Phone Contact Information:

CIRPAS
3200 Imjin Road, Hangar 507
Marina, CA 93933

(831) 384-2776
(831) 384-3277 fax

Primary points of contact:

The Center for Interdisciplinary Remotely Piloted Aircraft Studies is operated by a mix of Naval Postgraduate School and contractor personnel. All activities are managed by the NPS staff based at the CIRPAS facility in Marina, CA.

Bluth, Bob - CIRPAS Director
email: rtbluth@nps.navy.mil

Jonsson, Dr. Haflidi - CIRPAS Chief Scientist
email: hjonsson@nps.navy.mil

Netzer, Dr. David - CIRPAS Executive Director
email: dnetzer@nps.navy.mil

Primary Aircraft for Oceanographic Support:

The CIRPAS UV-18A 'Twin Otter' is the military version of the DeHavilland DHC-6-300.

The UV-18A functions as a sensor platform and chase aircraft during UAV flight operations outside of restricted areas. Characteristics of the UV-18A include:

* Large Payload Capability (4500 lbs.); Nose, cabin and wing stores
* >4200 W Power Available
* Integrated Data Acquisition System
* Extended Duration Missions with Additional Fuel Tank System
* Wide Speed Range (65-165 KIAS)
* 25,000 ft. Ceiling (Oxygen installed)
* SATCOM communications allowing real-time data and voice transmissions

CIRPAS is designated as a National Oceanographic Aircraft Facility under Annex II of the UNOLS charter by vote of the UNOLS membership at Arlington, Va. On September 27, 2002. Such designation is valid until September 2005 or until such time as this designation is otherwise removed.