Aerospace & Defense Technology Contents FEATURES ________________________________________ Aerospace Manufacturing 4 Pulse Plasma Nitriding for Aerospace Applications Ruggedized Electronics 8 Ruggedization of Electronics for Deployed Military Environments Embedded Computers 12 Migrating Advanced Signal Processing Technology to Rugged SFF Platforms Command and Control Systems 18 Radar Recording Proves Next-Level System Performance RF & Microwave Technology 22 Facing 5G New Radio (NR) Test Challenges 26 Communicating Via Long-Distance Lasers TECH BRIEFS _____________________________________ 28 The Purpose of Mixed-Effects Models in Test and Evaluation 29 Review of Recent Capability Improvements in Ultrashort Pulse Laser Sources: Closing the Relevancy Gap for Directed Energy Applications 30 Counter-Directed Energy Weapons: Defense of Air Assets 32 Nonlinear Effects in Transformation Optics-Based Metamaterial Shields for Counter Directed Energy Weapon Defense 34 MIL-DTL-32628/01-X Reusable EMI Shield Termination Band on MIL-DTL-38999 Electrical Connector Accessory Braid Termination/Tensile Qualification Test DEPARTMENTS ___________________________________ 35 Application Briefs 38 New Products 40 Advertisers Index ON THE COVER ___________________________________ In the aerospace industry, the range of pulse plasma applications is rapidly growing. Applications include lowtemperature pulse plasma nitriding and plasma nitrocarburizing of turbine parts made of high-alloy special steels. Recent advancements in pulse plasma nitriding mean a new level of precision and control is possible, resulting in uniform and consistent case hardening. Using environmentally friendly gasses only - in contrast to the use of ammonia in gas nitriding - means plasmabased nitriding has become a focal point for additional innovations. To learn more, read the feature article on page 4. (Image: Frank Peters/Shutterstock.com) ModelModel-to-Market -to-Market Approach ® Customers can leverage our design & manufacturing expertise from concept market - optimizing production all the way. airb o rn.co m 2 Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/79417-800 Intro Cov ToC + Aerospace & Defense Technology, September 2021 - A µ Èhttp://info.hotims.com/79417-800 http://www.abpi.net/ntbpdfclicks/l.php?202109ADTNAV