Protection Engineering Consultants completes
initial research on aircraft arresting systems
Spring Branch, Texas, March 10 -- Protection Engineering Consultants engineers have completed the first phase of the National Academies of Science Transportation Research Board (TRB) project, Developing Improved Civil Aircraft Arresting Systems. The objective of the project is to advance the development of alternative civil aircraft arresting systems that safely decelerate an aircraft overrunning a runway.
In the project's initial phase, Protection Engineering Consultants provided substantial background research, conducted investigation of alternative technologies, and made recommendations regarding design methods for the FAA and airport operators. In March 2008, PEC began the second phase, which includes a combined modeling and testing program for evaluating promising alternative materials and design methods for arresting systems. PEC is undertaking the effort with laboratory testing support from Southwest Research Institute.
About Protection Engineering Consultants
Protection Engineering Consultants provides research, design and consulting services to enhance the physical protection of people, systems and the built environment. Working with government agencies, the design community and industry, PEC brings expertise in multi-hazard assessment and protective design to mitigate blast, ballistic and vehicular impact attacks and accidents. Through the application of established and novel scientific methodologies as well as government and industry best practices, Protection Engineering Consultants helps clients maximize the physical security of plant, property and people while preserving utility and aesthetics.
For additional information, contact:
Kirk Marchand, P.E.
Managing Principal
+1 512 380 1988
kmarchand@protection-consultants.com