DCGS-A Common Modules (MIP)
Abstract
Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A) will serve as the primary ground system of systems for airborne and ground sensor platforms defined as Objective Force systems. DCGS-A enables the commander to achieve situational understanding by leveraging multiple sources of data, information, and intelligence to synchronize the elements of Joint and Combined Arms combat power (maneuver, maneuver support and maneuver sustainment support). The core functions of DCGS-A are: collection and processing of space, airborne, ground and maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor data; control of select Army and joint ISR sensor systems; intelligence synchronization; ISR planning, reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S) integration; fusion of sensor information, and direction and distribution/dissemination of sensor information. It draws information from a wide variety of automated and manual sources; on-board sensors, space platforms, unattended air and ground vehicles, existing and new ISR capabilities, and an assortment of databases to enable the land component commander to execute battle command, synchronize fires and effects, rapidly shift battle focus, achieve situational understanding, protect the force, and employ his forces more effectively. DCGS-A allows commanders at all levels to visualize and understand the threat and environment, predict threat intentions, execute targeting through targeting support, conduct ISR integration and support Information Operations. This project provides for the design, development, integration and test of the DCGS-A system of systems at all echelons, from embedded DCGS-A up to Fixed Site operations. The effort includes system engineering, software integration and development, test & evaluation, and use of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to develop DCGS-A Mobile systems with common multi-function hardware and software combinations (i.e. user workstations) capable of performing all DCGS-A functions. Development will focus on common module hardware and software that is scaleable to allow commanders increased flexibility in the intelligence force package deployed such that it can be tailored to the echelon, location, and mission that DCGS-A will be required to support. Included in the development will be the stand-up of a Federated Systems Integration Lab (SIL) to assess and implement existing and new candidate software applications and components into the DCGS-A baseline design. A common set of ISR Analysis Tools to support collaboration, exploitation, fusion and collection management will be developed that operate within the construct of distributed, reach operations within the DCGS-A enterprise in order to maximize data access and minimize forward footprint. This will ultimately result in a DCGS-A design that reduces physical and logistics footprint, eases training burden, and decreases sustainability requirements. FY09 funds development of Technology Insertion modules providing DCGS-A capabilities into Current Force systems, common module multi-function hardware, Battle Command interoperability and integration and test of new software applications. Funding for this effort continues under Project 956 beginning in FY 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- D07_0305208A_7_2040_PB_2014
Related Documents
- Root: Distributed Common Ground/Surface Systems
- Child Cost Item: 5656960acdb7d90a6c13b9fc7211e098