FIELD ARMY MAP SYS ED
Abstract
This Project funds development of the geospatial and terrain capability to support topographic development in support of Army operations. DCGS-A systems use Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software. DCGS-A topographic capability variants include: DTSS-Light (DTSS-L) which is shelter mounted on a HMMWV, Intelligence Fusion Server (IFS) which is mounted in hand carried transit cases, and the High Volume Map Production System (HVMP) which reproduces digital maps. Current force DCGS-A systems provide the commander the ability to rapidly obtain terrain information and produce digital topographic products. The traditional terrain analysis, topographic and reproduction support provided by Army Engineer Terrain Teams was a slow, labor intensive process that did not meet the needs of the digital battlefield. The DCGS-A provides digital terrain analysis and map updates to commanders and weapons platforms in support of mission planning (e.g., imagery exploitation, Cover and Concealment, other Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace), rehearsal (e.g., 3D fly through, simulations) and execution (e.g., Common Operational Picture, route planning). The DTSS automates terrain analysis and visualization, data base (development, updating, management, and dissemination), and graphics reproduction. The DCGS-A Inetlligence, Sureveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Modernization Plan emphasizes the development of a combined, integrated, tactically deployable, fully autonomous terrain analysis and graphics reproduction capability. These capabilities are being provided through virtualized software components delivered across the DCGS-A Enterprise, including HMMWV shelterized (DTSS-L) and transit case (Intelligence Fusion System (IFS)) configurations. The DTSS-L is highly mobile and capable of supporting a full range of military operations, as well as peacetime stability and support operations. The IFS provides a COTS configuration that is capable of operating all of the terrain analysis software. The IFS consists of transportable workstations and peripherals that can be set up to augment the tactical configurations. PM DCGS-A systems are deployed from Company through Echelon above Corps, Stryker Brigades and Special Forces Groups. Additionally, an institutional training classroom environment has been developed and integrated into the curriculum at the National Geospatial/Intelligence School (NGS). NGS provides critical MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) specific training on the operation and use of Conbat Terrain Information Systems (CTIS. Products developed as part of the PM DCGS-A RDT&E program (e.g., improved Battle Command Systems interoperability, migration to Joint Technical Architecture - Army (JTA-A) and Common Operating Environment (COE), improved data base management and distribution, automated feature extraction, improved tactical terrain decision aid functionality, rapid terrain visualization, battlefield terrain reasoning awareness (BTRA), and improved graphics reproduction) are being incorporated into all of the DCGS-A software architectures. The FY 2013 funding amount is $0.928 million. Due to a system error, the number presented above could not be changed. Program has no FY15 Base or OCO requirement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 579_0604716A_5_2040_PB_2015
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