Profiler
Abstract
The AN/TMQ-52 Meteorological Measuring Set-Profiler (MMS-P) uses a ground tactical meteorological (TACMET) sensor and Meteorological (MET) data from communication satellites along with an advanced weather model to provide highly accurate MET data covering an operational area of 500 kilometers with a tested range of 60 kilometers. Profiler provides MET information such as wind speed, wind direction, temperature, pressure, humidity, rate of precipitation, visibility, cloud height and cloud ceiling. All of these are required for precise targeting and terminal guidance. Profiler uses this information to build a four-dimensional MET model (height, width, depth and time) that includes terrain effects. By providing more accurate MET messages, Profiler will enable the artillery to have a greater probability of a first round hit with indirect fire systems. The new capabilities will increase the lethality of field artillery systems such as Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), Paladin, and self-propelled or towed howitzers. When analysis determined that Block I Profiler already satisfied the requirements of Block II, the decision was made to proceed directly to Block III as the next evolution of the Profiler capability. Block III will provide a networked laptop configuration that will enhance system efficiencies while further reducing the system's operational and logistical footprint with the elimination of the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) mounted shelter and trailer. The Block III configuration consists of one computer with a common operating system co-located within the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) with a direct interface to the TOC Local Area Network (LAN). The system will be able to autonomously generate MET messages upon request from Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS) eliminating the need for a dedicated MET section crew. The Army will realize a significant Operations and Support cost avoidance with the improved configuration. There is no FY13 funding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- L75_0604710A_5_2040_PB_2013
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