ESD International

Overview

Flare firing control systems for cloud seeding aircraft

FFS Control Flare Firing System Controller for Cloud Seeding Aircraft. Pilot Friendly Graphic Display with control of Wing mount BIP Racks and Electable Racks. Communicates with flare firing unit ( FFS1 and FFS2 ) via CAN BUS or RS422. Controller firing buttons and flare selector switches. HOTAS (hands on throttle-and-stick) for automated Yoke Mount firing button option. Auto advance to next flare or manual selection. Can be configured on the fly to fire a sequence of flares with user defined delay between firing of flares. Flare type configuration for each flare. Certified Aircraft grade 7075 aluminium face plate. FFS1 Firing Box for Wing Racks Small size Solid State firing system. Capable of Firing up to 64 Flares. Communication with controller via CAN bus or RS422. Detects mounted flares, if a flare has fired or if a flare is a dud. Intended for cabin mounting but can be mounted in or on flare rack. FFS2 Firing Box for Ejectable Racks Solid State firing system. Capable of Firing up to 102 Flares , 3 at a time. Communication with controller via CAN bus or RS422. Detects mounted flares, if a flare has fired or if a flare is a dud. Mounted inside Flare rack in certified Aircraft grade 7075 aluminium watertight housing.