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Advanced technologies for bomb-proof cargo containers and blast

containment units for the retrofitting of passenger airplanes

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Introduction • FLY-BAG2 builds on the successful results achieved by the proposers

within the FLY-BAG project (2008-2011), where we have successfully developed and tested a blastworthy textile container for the containment of explosions from bombs concealed in luggage loaded in aircraft cargo holds

• The project culminated in the validation of the system for narrow-body aircrafts by a series of blast tests of increasing power

• Starting from the FLY-BAG project results we propose a research programme focused on the improvement of the materials, of the prototype design and of the final full-scale testing (see the next slides),

• We aim at developing and testing two classes of devices: a FLY-BAG ULD for wide-body aircrafts (FLY-BAG2 cargo concept) an explosive containment unit addressing the least risk bomb location

regulation (FLY-BAG2 cabin concept)

• In addition, we want to develop ready-to-use blast mtitigating composite panels for cabin interior retrofitting


Final assessment: blast-test of our protective devices on full sized aircrafts


Research aspects • Materials

Fire resistant elastomeric coating for internal flexible composite layer

Blast resistant textiles and composite panels (for interiors and ULD components)

Gastight extra strong zip

• Design FLY-BAG ULD for wide-body aircrafts FLY-BAG cabin version Composite panels for interiors retrofitting

• Numerical analyses Update of models for the evaluation of the effects on

passengers and airplane structures

• Characterisation & Testing Testing of the Fly-bag cargo concept inside an

aluminum framework representative of the cargo area Final Testing of the cargo and cabin devices inside a

fuselage Dummies will be used to simulate passengers


The “least risk bomb location” Regulation

• FAR 25.795 (Design for security) was mandated in November 2008 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for new airplane design

– “[…] An airplane with a maximum certificated passenger seating capacity of more than 60 persons or a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight of over 100,000 pounds (45,359 kilograms) must comply with the following: (1) Least risk bomb location. An airplane must be designed with a designated location where a bomb or other explosive device could be placed to best protect flight-critical structures and systems from damage in the case of detonation. […]”

• This means that if the device can be moved, it should be relocated to that spot on the aircraft so that in the event of detonation, it will cause the least damage to the structure

– “[…] When a suspect item is found in the cabin of an airplane in flight, measures to minimize its effect include the following: reducing cabin pressure—with full depressurization preferred—to reduce the damage caused by an explosion; minimizing the loss of integrity of the structure or systems; using explosive containment devices; and conducting operational procedures established in consideration of the airplane performance. […]

– “Traditionally, the LRBL was chosen where there was intrinsic structural reinforcement. However, the applicant may take other measures to meet the intent of the rule. An example would be a containment system […]“


FLY-BAG2 concepts

LEAST RISK BOMB LOCATION

CARGO COMPARTMENTS

FLY-BAG LRBL

FLY-BAG ULD


GANTT


Partners (main role)1. D’Appolonia, Italy (Admin Coordination, System design &

Integration)2. STFI, Germany (textile research & characterisation)3. Blastech, UK (Blast testing & System Design)4. Cetma, Italy (Modelling & Simulation)5. Cargo Network, NL (Prototyping of FLY-BAG ULD)6. APC Composite, Sweden (Composite elements)7. Meridiana Maintenance, Italy (Validation & dismissed plane)8. Dokasch, Germany (ULD requirements and validation)9. University of Patras, Greece (Design and simulation)10. Ziplast S.r.l., Italy (High performance zip closures)11. Aernnova Engineering Solutions, Spain (Cabin interior)12. INASCO, Greece (Hardened panels)13. European Aviation Security Centre, Germany (Normative and

testing)


For Further Information

D’Appolonia S.p.A.

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16145 Genova

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