Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Modernization
Abstract
Mission planning involves the creation of a flight plan based on threats, targets, terrain, weather, aircraft performance capability and configuration. It is an essential task that must be completed prior to any fixed or rotary wing aircraft sortie. The planner must have the ability to plan weapons, cargo, passenger, and/or fuel delivery, calculate fuel requirement and assess the route based on known enemy threat location and type. Mission planners must be able to optimize and de-conflict flight routes with other aircraft, review, print and brief the plan; and download pertinent flight information to on-board aircraft avionics. This project focuses on modernizing MPS to support CAF and Mobility Air Forces (MAF), including the development, test and sustainment of Mission Planning Environments (MPEs) to support the A-10, B-1B, C-5, C-17, C- 27, C-130, E-3, E-8, F-15, F-16, F-22A, KC-10, KC-46, KC-135, RC-135, and other platforms. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. MPS Modernization efforts are as follows: a. MPS Increment IV Development: This effort continues update/development activities for platforms that previously transitioned to MPS (e.g. F-15, F-16, A-10, B-1B, and F-22A Increment 3.2A) to provide capabilities IAW the Increment IV Capability Development Document (CDD). In addition, it also upgrades several Common Components (CCs) that are utilized on a variety of CAF platforms. Starting in FY13, all MPS Increment IV Development efforts will reside in Project 673858, Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Development. b. CAF MPE Modernization: These efforts modernize CAF MPEs that were developed and delivered under MPS Increments II – IV. The modernization effort will provide new and improved mission planning capability for individual Operational Flight Program (OFP) requirements, such as new weapons, avionics upgrades, communications systems, etc. The OFPs requiring MPE updates under the CAF Modernization effort in Fiscal Years 2011 through 2017 include but are not limited to those for A-10 (Suites 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), B-1B (Sustainment Blocks 15, 16, 16a, 17 and 18), F-15 (Suites 7, 8, 9, and 10), F-16 Block 30 (System Capability Upgrade [SCU] 8, 9 and 10), F-16 Block 40/50 (M6.1, M6.5, M7.1, and M8.0) and F-22 (Increments 3.2B, 3.2C, and 4.0). CAF modernization also includes updates to mission planning capabilities supporting associated weapons, including Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-II), Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). Finally, CAF modernization will address required improvements to CAF related MPE CCs, including Precision-Guided Munitions Planning System (PGMPS), Electronic Warfare CC (EWCC), etc. c. MAF MPE Modernization: This effort modifies the common MAF MPE developed and deployed during previous mission planning increments. The modernization activities will provide new and improved mission planning capabilities for the MAF fleet as required to meet evolving OFP, fuel efficiency and Global Planning netcentric requirements such as avionics upgrades, communication systems, interfaces with command and control systems, new chutes, etc. for various MAF platforms. The MPE updates under the MAF Modernization effort in Fiscal Years 2011 through 2017 include but are not limited to those for C-5, C-17, C-27, C-130s (multiple varients), E-3, E-8, E-4, HH-60, KC-10, KC-46, KC-135, and RC-135. MAF modernization will address required improvements to MAF related MPE CCs, including the Communications, Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) CC, Consolidated Airdrop Tool (CAT), Aeronautical Advisory and Notices to Airmen Tool (AANT), and Air Refueling Tool (ART) CC. This effort also provides the capability to use the new Digital Aeronautical Information File (DAFIF) web services-based data structure (GNS-A) being produced by NGA in this timeframe. To meet the unique needs of Air Mobility Command (AMC), the Mobility Air Force Automated Flight Planning Service (MAFPS) component of MPS will provide a centralized/net-centric Global Mobility mission flight planning capability. This service will provide significant fuel savings through automated flight route optimization utilizing aircraft performance, air traffic management, weather, and other data.” d. Test, Training and Certification: Continues all MPS-related integration, test, and certification activities for all CAF and MAF platforms. e. Operational and Technical Support: Continues all program office management operations and support activities to ensure the timely delivery of mission planning systems to the warfighter. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 675380_0208006F_7_3600_PB_2013
Related Documents
- Root: Mission Planning Systems
- Child Accomplishment: Increment IV Development
- Child Accomplishment: CAF Modernization
- Child Accomplishment: MAF Modernization