Advanced Instrumentation Systems Technology
Abstract
The Advanced Instrumentation Systems Technology (AIST) Area addresses the test and evaluation needs and technology gaps involved in instrumenting next generation warfighting systems and the complex environments in which they operate. Instrumentation requirements for systems under test are increasing exponentially for new weapons systems. On-board and personnel-borne instrumentation are required for sensing and collecting critical performance data; determining accurate time, space, position, and attitude information; interfacing with command and control data links; monitoring and reporting system-wide communications; reporting human operator performance; and storing and transmitting data. The AIST area addresses requirements driven by the need to enable technologies for miniaturized, non-intrusive instrumentation suites with increased survivability in harsh environments. Minimal space is available to add instrumentation to new or existing weapon systems subsequent to their development; moreover, additional weight and power draw can adversely affect weapon system signature and performance. Instrumentation for humans-in-the-loop, such as dismounted soldiers, should neither adversely affect soldier performance nor create operational burden. New technologies can be exploited to integrate small, non-intrusive instrumentation into new platforms during design and development, and, in some cases, into existing platforms. This class of instrumentation can provide the data required for continuous assessment throughout a system’s lifecycle and can enable the collection of critical system performance data during test, training, and combat missions, thereby enabling an ongoing feedback loop between the developer, test personnel, and operator.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 4_0603941D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
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- Root: Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology
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