Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT) at RAF Waddington
VuDu Engineering delivered vital training and development to support the Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT) system at RAF Waddington.
We provided a technical engineering manager who led and managed learning for a team of 30 technicians / engineers from multiple companies including Boeing Defence UK and PLEXSYS Interface Products Inc. We were ultimately responsible for ensuring that the synthetic training equipment was fully capable and configured to meet every potential need.
Specific activities carried out by VuDu Engineering included:
The day-to-day running of the QinetiQ Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT) system provided by the ABTC on-site facilities team (AOFT), which included subcontractors provided by Boeing Defence UK and PLEXSYS Interface Products Inc.
Managing stakeholders and acting as the interface between the AOFT and the white force ensuring technical infrastructure was maintained and capable of operational training on a daily basis.
Representing QinetiQ on the ABTC executive panel and working alongside partners from the RAF and Inzpire to ensure the strategic planning and management of maintenance upgrades and future exercises.
The critical review and acceptance of technical documentation for upgrades to Synthetic Training Systems (including connection to military networks) to meet training requirements.
Acting as an accountable focal point on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring risk assessments and method statements were developed / implemented to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors.
Disposal management of key equipment whilst maintaining the security of classified (SECRET) equipment for reuse and controlled destruction as per JSP 440.
