GREEN ARMY TECH


The ability to share usage, health and maintenance data across the network with the aviation enterprise is a crucial step in fleet management.


performing maintenance based on gross indicators. Metrics from necessary maintenance also contribute to and improve reliabil- ity, availability and maintainability data. Logistics product data will become more accurate as well because there will be a better understanding of spares needed, how often they are needed, and what costs there will be due to those needs.


Additionally, the T901 utilizes advanced coatings for erosion resistance and thermal barriers. It incorporates key technologies such as ceramic matrix composites to increase engine durability and reduce engine weight. By extending time between overhauls, the T901 can reduce maintenance costs by up to 35%. Utiliz- ing advanced technologies is just one of many ways the Army is modernizing to further advance the Army Climate Strategy mission of supporting the nation’s climate change goals and addressing national security threats.


GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION Besides significant operational and sustainment benefits, the ITE program supports the Army Climate Strategy by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases consist of harmful manmade and natural emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere. According to the strategy, climate change is a direct threat to U.S. security and the Army must work proactively to reduce associated risks. Each aircraft equipped with the T901 saves 45,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. In total, Army aviation will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 133.6 million pounds annually once all Apache and Black Hawk aircrafts are equipped with the T901. ITE supports the Army Climate Strategy mission through “more effective power solutions” and “advancements in manufacturing” to increase combat effectiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


BLUE SKIES AHEAD


The ITE program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions—the T901 saves 45,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually per aircraft. (Photo by Oleksandr P, Pexels)


CONCLUSION Te Army will reduce the force’s overall contributions to climate change by implementing the Army Climate Strategy’s lines of effort. Te T901 engine is a modernized combat multiplier that will increase Army aviation capabilities by boosting multido- main reach and lethality. It will better support the warfighter by providing increased reliability and sustainability for the AH-64 Apache and the UH-60 Black Hawk. Te T901 engine accom- plishes this while also supporting the Army Climate Strategy’s objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


For more information, go to https://www.army.mil/PEOAviation.


GINA BUBLITZ is the Aviation Turbine Engines project manager within the Program Executive Office for Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. She holds an M.S. in


program management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a B.A. from George Mason University.


CAROLINE LUMB is an Avion Solutions Inc. employee supporting the Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office for strategic communications. She holds a B.S. in marketing from Auburn University.


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