Advanced Distributed Aperture System (ADAS)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for ADAS in FY 2008. ADAS is demonstrating and assessing the military utility of a multi-spectral suite of sensors on an H-60 helicopter to provide full spherical imagery to aircrew members via head-tracked, helmet mounted displays. This capability includes day/night pilotage, heads-up display with navigational/flight symbology data, multi-band threat laser warning, weapons symbology, partial brownout solution, and some hostile fire indications and friendly/enemy aircraft tracking information. ADAS will enhance aircraft survivability and aircrew situational awareness. During the developmental phases, ADAS Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) will be developed and refined. ADAS is a multi-year project sponsored by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) with completion of development and demonstration by end of FY 2010. If the ADAS JCTD shows sufficient military maturity and utility, it will transition to a Program of Record (POR) under the USSOCOM Program Executive Officer for Rotary Wing. Army is the lead service.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- f4dc5fc43a2b508a305b3d53d76689aa