NETWORKING AND MISSION PLANNING
Abstract
The FY 2013 budget request funds the development of Networking and Mission Planning systems required to horizontally and vertically integrate the battlefield and the integration of those systems into Army aircraft. Tasks in this Project support research, development, and test efforts in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phases of these systems. Beginning in FY 2013, the Networking and Mission Planning funds were moved from Project C97 Aircraft Avinonics to Project VU3 Networking and Mission Planning. The Improved Data Modem (IDM) is the common solution for digitizing Army Aviation. It performs as an internet controller and gateway to the Tactical Internet and Fire Support internet for Army aircraft. With interfaces supporting a six channel transmit/receive terminal, the IDM provides radio connectivity to the ARC-201D/231, ARC-186, ARC-164, and the Blue Force Tracker's MT-2011 and AVX-06/203 Transceivers. IDM provides a flexible, software driven digital messaging system that is interoperable with existing Army and Joint forces battlefield operating systems. The IDM provides Situational Awareness and Variable Message Format messages capability to the cockpit. A requirement exists for Apache Block III to be interoperable through the future force network. Funds are included for the integration of the selected middleware into the Apache Block III to support the Army Common Operating Environment convergence via the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE). This includes the non-recurring engineering for integration, test, and air worthiness qualification. The Aviation Data Exploitation Capability (ADEC) is an Army Aviation program to develop, integrate, and test specific capabilities needed at the Aviation unit level to implement and support improvements within aviation maintenance, operations, safety and training. ADEC will standardize data and information formats, consolidate disconnected and disparate systems containing redundant data and requiring duplicate data entry, and provide a comprehensive and fully integrated automated information system. ADEC provides a common and interoperable capability required to implement Condition Based Maintenance, Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance, and Platform Maintenance Environment processes. The Aircraft Notebook (ACN) will provide users with an aviation centric suite of software utilized for streamlined documentation and completion of aviation maintenance activities. ACN will include the hardware solution as well as the digital logbook functionality and legacy software applications. ACN will reduce the Information Technology footprint within an aviation unit by integrating multiple pieces of software onto one piece of hardware. The Helicopter Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (HTAWS) will develop, integrate, and test technologies to reduce the aircrew risks during flights in Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) due to loss of situational awareness. The systems will be integrated on the CH-47F, AH-64D, OH-58D, and the UH-60A/L/M aircraft. The Aviation Logistics Enterprise-Platform (ALE-P) will replace the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (Enhanced) (ULLS-A[E]) and the Unmanned Aviation Systems-Initiative (UAS-I) which currently only provides automated logistics capabilities for the UAS community. ALE-P will provide an Aviation enterprise capability interface to the Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army). ALE-P will be a combination of software and hardware that forms a Decision Support System which receives, processes, analyzes, and transmits data from Quality Control, Production Control, Tech Supply, Backshop, and Phase Module activities. ALE-P will seamlessly interface with the Aircraft Notebook (ACN) and the Aviation Data Exploitation Capability (ADEC) as an integrated Family of Systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- VU3_0604201A_5_2040_PB_2013
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