Hostile Fire Aid for the AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Set (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This validation project evaluates the integration and testing of a new software Operational Flight Program (OFP) for the AN/AVR-2B laser detecting set (LDS) currently fielded on Army rotary wing aircraft. With the new software OFP, the LDS will utilize the existing A/B-Kit equipment to detect hostile small arms and rocket propelled grenades (RPG) fire events, and alert the aircrew via existing on-board equipment. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the new software OFP will utilize the laser beam rider detection channel to alert the aircrew of small arms, crew served, and RPG fires. The applicability of the Hostile Fire Aid technology insertion into the AN/AVR-2B will be evaluated and demonstrated. This project will collect data, develop software declaration algorithms, and live fire test the new software algorithms against hostile fire threats. RDT&E cost avoidance is $15.000-20.000 million. Procurement cost avoidance at $18.957 million. Operational and Support cost avoidance is $12.255 million. Completion date is scheduled for May 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 6a9510df9f40c2cb6718b876827f266f