Intelligent System Controller for the Full Spectrum Active Protection Close in Layered Shield
Abstract
Active protection may become heavily relied on for survivability of ground combat vehicles as the Army shifts to lighter platforms. Recent events in southwest Asia have also demonstrated a need for active protection on tactical vehicles. The Full spectrum active protection Close-in Layered Shield (FCLAS) system is an active protection system capable of intercepting threats fired even extremely close to a vehicle. The system was designed to provide significant protection for future vehicles while being applicable to the legacy fleet. FCLAS boasts elegant simplicity, which makes it an attractive solution to anyone looking to add protection to their vehicles. The FCLAS system controller will offer both passive and active means 1:0 minimize fratricide when intercepting incoming threats. The system operators can actively disable individual tubes to prevent countermeasures from launching in the direction of dismounted troops; these areas are known as exclusion zones. A novel tracking system of dismounted troops allows the controller to dynamically create exclusion zones to maintain optimal protection while minimizing fratricide. The architecture used to implement the controller functionality provides a multitude of further benefits in the field. Among the benefits are diagnostics, prognostics, and logistics support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 26, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA462333
Entities
People
- Brian E. Rathgeb
- Mark J. Salamango
Organizations
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command