MOVEMENT TRACKING SYSTEM (MTS)

Abstract

Movement Tracking System (MTS) is a satellite based, asset visibility and situational awareness enabler that assists Combat Support/Combat Service Support (CS/CSS) commanders and their staffs. MTS identifies and tracks the location of vehicles, communicates with vehicle operators, and redirects missions on a worldwide, near real-time basis during peacetime operations and war. MTS provides the capability to link ground level operators conducting missions and commanders/managers that plan, direct, and control operations and allows for continuous CS/CSS asset visibility across the tactical area of operations. FY08/09 funding supported development of block modifications on the MTS. This block modification will develop and test required interfaces to Transportation Coordinator's Automated Information for Movement System (TC AIMS II) (direct electronic interface) and Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) (direct electronic interface). FY12 funding continues interface development & testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
65A_0604622A_5_2040_PB_2012

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Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space

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