Chapter 2: Research Systems Description. Structural mods, Aperture plates, Optical ports, Hardpoints, Radiometer boats, Wing stations, Research exhaust, Drop chutes, Power system, Data interfaces, Networks, Data recording, Data displays, Data broadcasts, SATCOM.
Chapter 7: Request information. Aircraft request, Project Support Services, Requesting speciaized instruments, Field site data support, Engineering support, Operational and Scientific support.
Chapter 8: New instrument certification and approval. New instruments, Instruments previously flown. Feasibility review of proposed campaigns, Flight test opportunities.
C-130 UPS information: Power transfers between GPU, APU and engine power on the C-130 are not seamless. For sensitive instruments, the use of a UPS is recommended. This document should help investigators with selection of a flight worthy UPS.