Defence services. Independent systems and technology advice that delivers real value. Systems and Engineering Technology

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1 Defence services Independent systems and technology advice that delivers real value Systems and Engineering Technology

2 Frazer-Nash Consultancy Working in the UK and internationally, Frazer-Nash is making a real difference to the work of the armed forces, defence ministries and the defence supply chain. We know that the changing defence environment presents a range of challenges for all stakeholders in the sector. Our Systems Approach, combined with our people s expertise, helps you meet your challenges head-on. We work with you to understand the whole range of financial, operational, organisational, people and other issues that surround your technical needs. And we use this understanding to deliver demonstrable business and technical value. Whatever your requirements, we can support you through all phases of your project from capability development, design development and substantiation to through-life support and decommissioning. And you can benefit from a combination of our engineering expertise with skills, experience and best practice from other fields, including: security and resilience, cyber security, human factors, materials technology, and electrical and electronics engineering. About us Frazer-Nash is a leading systems and engineering technology company. Our consultants are applying their expertise and know-how to develop, enhance and protect our clients critical assets, systems and processes. Turnover: 71 million (FY 2014/2015) Number of employees: Over 650 Office locations: United Kingdom Bristol, Burton-on-Trent, Dorchester, Dorking, Glasgow, Gloucester, Plymouth, Warrington Australia Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne Our markets and expertise: defence, aerospace, transport, nuclear, marine, renewable energy and oil and gas, security and resilience, electronic and electrical engineering Our Systems Approach underpins all that we do. It helps us develop a complete understanding of your business, and enables us to deliver the right solution every time.

3 Adding value to the defence industry Air systems Surface ships Defence facilities Land systems Our team of aviation experts has worked on fast jets, combat and transport aircraft, helicopters, fixed wing and rotary wing, unmanned aircraft, synthetic training systems, engines and air traffic management systems. We provide advice and technical support to research, development, procurement and operations in defence aerospace and civil aviation. We work with leading aerospace contractors, the UK s MOD, the Australian Government Department of Defence, suppliers and research establishments. Our wide range of services provides our clients with a competitive advantage by reducing risk and cost. Our project teams provide a broad catalogue of services, including surface ship equipment procurement and support, product and system development and assurance. We work with the UK s MOD, the Australian Government Department of Defence, industrial primes and second tier suppliers. They come to us as our mathematical and analytical modelling techniques, combined with our advanced naval architecture and marine engineering capability, span ship platform, ship systems and subsystems across the entire life cycle. With over four decades experience, our expertise has been applied to the operational environment and engineering elements of dockyards, airfields, explosive manufacture and storage facilities, missile manufacturing plants and military vehicle maintenance depots. We ve provided support at all stages of the project including engineering and analytical expertise in site design, licensing and operation. We re experts at risk assessment and safety case development; and have worked with numerous clients to help them comply with strict regulatory requirements. Working closely with research institutions, industry and government departments, we use our expertise to create the cutting-edge technologies needed to meet some of the greatest challenges in defence including soldier systems, vehicle systems, infrastructure, and training systems. We use advanced analysis and modelling to provide advice on the effects of modifying, upgrading and supporting military assets to maximise their operational capability. We also provide independent advice to help define requirements, develop specification and assess equipment to meet the required standards of safety and performance. Submarines C4ISTAR Security and resilience Electrical, control and instrumentation With over two decades experience, we have one of the most comprehensive submarine design and assurance solution portfolios in the UK. We use our multidisciplinary expertise to support platform design, nuclear propulsion, facilities and infrastructure and weapons systems. Our team, which includes a number of submariners, has marine and nuclear engineers, naval architects, safety specialists and designers. They work closely with colleagues in the company, including weapon systems engineers and human factors specialists. Our combined experience enables us to anticipate, plan and specify project requirements; whilst de-risking major programmes for government and industry clients. Command, control, communications, computers, information/intelligence, surveillance, targeting acquisition and reconnaissance (C4ISTAR), involves the collection, processing, prioritising and presentation of mission critical data needed to inform and reinforce decision-making. Our expertise in systems engineering, detailed knowledge of defence standards and experience in major C4ISTAR programmes means we can add considerable value across land, air and sea domains. Our ability to integrate our operator experience, technologists, safety and risk management skills with experienced project managers provides maximum value across the project life cycle. Within the defence sector, capability is the critical output. We work with you to ensure your capability can respond, recover and adapt in an uncertain world. We believe resilience is a key component of operational success. To enhance your protective security, we consider your personnel, cyber and physical security risks and help to preserve your capabilities through combining skills and experience gained from operating across a range of industry and government sectors. We have an unparalleled understanding of how defence functions work; and can apply our security and resilience expertise across the Defence Lines of Development to ensure resilient defence. Our electrical, control and instrumentation expertise is being applied across the defence sector. Our people have experience in the design, specification, installation, testing and commissioning of a wide range of systems, including: feasibility and design studies, detailed system design, safety case production, acceptance testing and design substantiation. We have particular expertise in electronic systems analysis to optimise performance and assure system integration. We also have experience in electrical distribution architecture and the processes used to evaluate design options; whilst our electromagnetic compatibility capability has been applied to major warship programmes. Weapons systems We work with government and industry clients, nationally and internationally, to support the development of advanced weapons systems using specialist technical capability. We work closely with defence safety authorities, interpreting their policies and procedures to provide expert advice to the wider weapons community on safety and environmental management. We support the design, development, production and through-life management of small arms, naval guns, complex weapons, artillery systems and military and law enforcement products. We provide expertise in weapon systems safety assurance and carry out research for clients in weapon effects and protection systems. We are also recognised experts in integrated munitions health management, blast modelling and internal ballistics software development, producing bespoke software such as FNGUN1D and FNGUN2D. Human factors Human factors is the systematic process that integrates the human component of a system in a safe, effective and reliable manner. We have a dedicated human factors team with significant experience in the defence industry. They are experienced in the design and evaluation of equipment, both from a concept generation perspective, and as an assessor of products for approval against human factors requirements, principles, standards and best practice. Our work has included: policy development, research into training methods to improve military effectiveness, quipment trials to identify issues and provide recommendations for design and procurement, improving the detection and recognition of insider attack threats, human integration into large scale systems, and developing systems that promote effective human/computer interaction. Our experts come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academia, industry, civil service and ex-military. They understand the defence industry and what s really important to you; a high quality result, complete reliability, value for money and a clear competitive edge.

4 Our people and their expertise Our people are recognised internationally for their professionalism and range of capabilities. They can help you achieve your goals, as they excel in solving complex problems the ones that require the right combination of intellect, experience and innovation. Simulation and electrical Electrical and electronics engineering Performance analysis Engineering analysis Modelling Materials performance Software Electronics and control systems Resilience and security Cyber security Infrastructure Information assurance Physical security Blast and CBRN vulnerability Organisational resilience Software engineering Mathematical modelling Design methodologies Analysis software and user interfaces Databases Legacy systems Human factors Human factors integration Definition of human-related requirements Reliability and error analysis Situation awareness and system feedback Cognitive processes Alarms and warning philosophy Physical ergonomics Display and controls design Systems engineering Requirements management Acceptance planning Design and modelling services Design audit Safety and assurance Reliability and maintainability Supportability Project risk management Through life management Acquisition support Environmental risk management Technology management Decision support Legislative compliance and certification Regulatory interfaces and approval Supportability Engineering analysis Structural design and assessment Dynamics Impact Shock and vulnerability Thermofluids System design Vehicle engineering and design Manufacturing support Human vulnerability Military signatures and stealth

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