Diagnost/Expert Sys
Abstract
This Project funds development of and system enhancements for the Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS) and the Maintenance Support Device (MSD). The NGATS is a general-purpose automatic test system (ATS) that provides test and diagnostic capabilities required to support current and future weapons and combat support systems and will facilitate retirement of aging and obsolete test equipment that is imposing increasing logistics and operations and support cost burdens. It is the platform for transitioning Agile Rapid Global Combat Support System (ARGCS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) technologies into the Army weapon system support structure. The ARGCS ACTD initiative was sponsored by the Department of Defense, and all Services are expected to transition demonstrated technologies into their ATS programs. The MSD is the Army's standard at-system tester and requires continuing technology insertions to support modernization of the supported weapon systems. This Project funds development efforts to insert the most current relevant technology into the next generation MSD, supports capability enhancement of wireless at-platform test set (WATS) connectivity, develops capabilities to minimize or eliminate Army dependency on expensive proprietary software to support tactical vehicles, and maintains compatibility with emerging platform hardware bus technology and software interface requirements. This Project also provides for continuing efforts in the development and testing of common procedures utilizing existing test program sets and software applications, and market surveys of commercially available test equipment, methods and procedures to determine applicability to Army requirements. The test and diagnostic systems and procedures developed under this Project are essential for ensuring the operational readiness, accuracy and effectiveness of the Army's warfighting systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- L59_0604746A_5_2040_PB_2020
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