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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Awards Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) Program Contract Extension to Harris Corporation WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Harris Corporation a six-month, $5.7 million contract extension to the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) program, bringing the total value of the program to more than $131 million since 1996. WARP is a next-generation weather and radar processor that provides the FAA with the software tools necessary to consolidate weather data from several sources into a single, integrated display to support air traffic operations nationwide. The announcement was made during the Air Traffic Control Association's (ATCA) 49th Annual Conference and Exposition (Harris Booth #301) being held October 31 - November 3 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C."The WARP system has been fully operational for nearly two years, and we are very pleased that the FAA has selected Harris to continue supporting the system," said Al Dukes, president of the Civil Programs business unit of Harris Corporation's Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD). "WARP is a key initiative in the FAA's modernization efforts, and we are excited about the prospect of being awarded the WARP Maintenance and Sustainment Services (WMSS) contract in April '05." Weather data originates from the National Weather Service and other U.S. Government radar sources and is transmitted via landlines to the ARTCCs. There, it is collected by the Harris WARP server and then transmitted both to the on-site meteorologist's workstation for forecasting and analysis, and to the air traffic controllers' main display monitors, where it is displayed in color blocks along with individual aircraft position information. Harris provides the hardware and software to collect the weather data, as well as the ability to display it in an easy-to-view format. Harris GCSD, one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) solutions and information systems that solve the mission-critical challenges of its military and government customers, while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides tactical radio, microwave, broadcast, and network products and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit http://www.harris.com/ . Sound interesting? Find great jobs at Harris: http://www.careers.harris.com/ Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division,+1-321-727-6514, or [email protected] , or Tom Hausman, CorporateHeadquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or [email protected] , both of HarrisCorporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ |