The Airborne C&D Processor rides onboard an MH-53 helicopter, in the payload support rack, as it performs its mine hunting mission. The environment it survives in is controlled, but in addition to the relentless vibration of the aircraft, it is also regularly exposed to salt spray and extreme temperatures.

It has evolved through numerous technology refresh phases and the latest one integrated the CP, Recorder, and NGOS SPU into one shelf with Active Thermal Electric Cooling. It also resolved obsolescence Issues, reduced overall weight, increased reliability and maintainability, and reduced overall System Complexity.

The Close In Weapons System Local Control Drawer resides just below the 20MM gun in the electronics bay, and experiences high levels of vibration while the gun is in use.

The Post Mission Analysis station was designed as a derivate of the airborne Control Processor & Recorder, and by utilizing the same hardware set, supports the same functionality. Its primary purpose is the in field shipboard playback and analysis of collected sonar data.

The Isolator Interface Unit is part of the AN/MSQ-118 Satellite Mobile Ground Communications System. The IIU isolates data between red and black circuits within the chassis, resides in an operational shelter in a controlled environment, and is commonly exposed to high transit shock.

Colmek has developed a family of rugged PCs based on PC-104, and many are available as COTS with various interface options (0 to 85 Deg C case temperature, 95% RH). They are all incased in sealed aluminum providing EMI shielding and tolerance to harsh environments. Various constructions include hogged out aluminum and lower cost discrete aluminum plates, and various paint grades. Colmek also offers a family case options for applications requiring larger PC-104 stacks. Options include Solid State Drive, Compact Flash, NTSC/PAL, MPEG4, H264, CAN, and Gig Ethernet.