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M1A2 SEP TankEmbedded Training Technology
Carl HobsonPresident & CEO
Oasis Advanced Engineering
Email: hobson@OasisAdvancedEngineering.comPhone: (248) 373 – 9800 • Fax: (248) 373 – 9898
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Report Date 29May2001
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Title and Subtitle M1A2 SEP Tank Embedded Training Technology
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Author(s) Hobson, Carl
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Performing Organization Name(s) and Address(es) Oasis Advanced Engineering
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Sponsoring/Monitoring Agency Name(s) and Address(es) NDIA (National Defense Industrial Assocation) 211Wilson BLvd., Ste. 400 Arlington, VA 22201-3061
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Distribution/Availability Statement Approved for public release, distribution unlimited
Supplementary Notes Proceedings from 2001 Vehicle Technologies Symposium - Intelligent Systems for the Objective Force29-31 May 2001 Sponsored by NDIA
Abstract
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Report Classification unclassified
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Classification of Abstract unclassified
Limitation of Abstract UU
Number of Pages 24
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Embedded Training Technology
TodayYesterday Tomorrow Future
Virtual Target inVirtual/LiveEnvironment
• FBCB2• AGTS sw• INVEST Technology
Virtual Target inVirtual Environment
• M1A2 SEP hw, sw • MWTB Vehicle sw • ModSAF
LaboratoryEnvironment
• Contractor IR&D
• INVEST STO
Future CombatSystems
FullyEmbeddedTraining
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Laboratory BasedResearch & Development
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Reconfigurable Test Platform
• Utilized for Vehicle-on-the-MoveTesting
• AM General M1097A2 HMMWVwith a Military Shelter– 15KW Generator– 24,000 BTU ECU
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Mobile Crew Station SimulationLaboratory (MCSSL)
Facilitates M1A2 SEP Tank Embedded Training Technology Implementation• Incorporates M1A2 SEP Tank LRUs or Commercial Equivalents• Utilizes M1A2 SEP Tank Software• Pre-platform Integration Risk Reduction
Cost Effective • Reconfigurable • Mobile
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MCSSL Top Level FunctionalDiagram
MPU &Vehicle
SubsystemEmulator M
IL-S
TD
155
3(V
ehic
le D
ata
Bus
)
Ethernet (Sim Bus)
RS-170 Video
CITV VideoEmulator
M1A2 SEPCommander’s
StationHot Bench
M1A2 SEPGunner’sStation
Hot Bench
GPS VideoEmulator
B-Kit
VideoSwitcher
VideoSwitcher
RS-170 Video
Training Data
1553 Emulated DataAudio
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MCSSL Detail Architecture Diagram
CDU
CEU
MPU &Subsystems
Emulator
MMU
Cmdr’sCH
GCDPDisplay
B-Kit
GPSSimulatorDisplay
Camera toEmulate
CITV
Camera toEmulate
GPS
SEP ACSL& MIC BusController
Gunner’sCH
MIC I/OBoard
RS-170Video
RS-170Video
RS-170Video
Vehicle Data Bus (MIL-STD-1553 )
MIC Bus (RS-485)
(2) RS-422, Cmdrhandle,CDU data
TacticalVideo
GPSSwitches
/Lights
SCSI-2
Gunner’s Station
Cmdr’s Station DisplayVideo
GCDPSwitches
/Lights
SIM Bus (Ethernet)
VideoSwitcher
Audio
VideoSwitcher
Running Actual Tank SW
IG Video
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B-Kit Architecture Diagram
SimulationMgmt &Control
IntelligentTutoring System
(Student Mgmt and AAR)
ImageGenerator
ComputerGenerated
Forces
Vehicle &A-Kit
SIM Bus
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M1A2 SEP Tank
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M1A2 SEP Tank - EmbeddedTraining Demonstrations
Hardware Features
XXCommander ’s Control Handle
LimitedXA-Kit for M1A2 SEP Tank
XXRuggedized Embedded Training LRUs
XXIntegrated Training Menus on CDU
NoXCommand & Control (including FBCB2)
XXCommander ’s Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) Sight
Commander Station Capabilities
XXGunner’s Control Handle
XXGunner’s Control Display Panel (GCDP)
LimitedXGunner’s Primary Sight (GPS)
Gunner Station Capabilities
LimitedXDistributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
NoXAGTS Software Integration
NoXAfter Action Review
XXFull Virtual Environment
Initial DemoAUSA
ObjectiveDemo
General Capabilities
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M1A2 SEP Tank EmbeddedTraining System Architecture
CITV EUFCEU GPS CEUGCDP
MPUDIDPOSNAVDECU
CDU CCHAGunner’sHandles
Turned Off ForVirtual Mode
Modified TankSoftware
Existing B-Kit
MPU
1553B Bus & Utility Bus
Sim Bus (Ethernet)
RS-170 Video
RS-170Video
FCEUEmulator
New A-KitDevelopment
IG
IG
B-KitSMC
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B-Kit Architecture
ModSAFInterface
ModSAF
IG NetworkInterface
SMC
A-KitEthernet
SMC Computer
ITS
TCP/IP TCP/IP
CITV IG Computer
IG
GPS IG Computer
IG
Ethernet
GPS
CITV
RS-170 Video
Existing Code New Code
RS-170 Video
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Commander’s Electronic Unit(CEU) Architecture
Vehicle
Panel
C3
Display
CEU
Handle
Ethernet
Unmodified Modified
B-Kit
ScreenDatabase
VME Backplane
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FCEU Emulator Architecture
RS485 Utility Bus
Fire ControlSim
FCEU UtilityBus Interface
FCEUGPS HWInterfaceShared
Memory
Vehicle 1553 Bus
GPS HardwareB-Kit
Existing Code
Monitor1553
InterfaceVehicle 1553 Bus
FCEU1553
Interface
New Code
Ethernet
FCEUVehicle
Interfaces
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Technical Approach - BuildingBlock Solution
A building block approach using an ET-LRU and multiple VS-LRUsallows for maximum flexibility and cost effectiveness
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Building Block ApproachAdvantages
Failure of a single VS-LRU does not imply total system failure.Graceful Degradation
System modularity is achieved by logical distribution of softwareand hardware functions allowing changes in subsystemconfiguration without impacting the entire architecture.
Modularity
Additional capabilities (e.g., adding the driver) can be achieved byadding a VS-LRU in the driver’s area.
Scalability
Distribution of the power loads assists in power management.Power Management
Distribution of the heat loads assists in heat load management.Environmental
Placement of multiple small boxes will be easier to achieve withinthe tight confines of the legacy ground combat vehicle.
Placement
AdvantagesAttribute
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ET & VS LRUs – Maximum Useof Common COTS SRUs
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AUSA Demo Hardware Architecture
TurretRSM
CDU
CITV
GPS
VideoSwitcher
1553 Data Bus
Utility Bus
TTL
TTL
TTL
RS-170 Video&Power
RS-170 Video&Power
1553 Data Bus
Utility Bus
Sim Bus (Ethernet)
B-Kit Bus (Ethernet)28 VDC
RS-170 Video & Power
TankCustomOff-the-Shelf
VideoSwitcher
CEUUtilityPowerJack
Intercom
To MPUAudio
RS-232HeadlessControl
Sys Monitor,Kybd, Mouse
HardDrive
MBDSBoard1553Board
SingleBoard
ComputerDC-DCConv
SoundBoard
NetworkHub
ET-LRU
Bac
kpla
ne
NetworkHub
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6J7
J8
J9
J10
RS-232HeadlessControl
Sys Monitor,Kybd, Mouse
28 VDCHardDrive
VideoBoardVideoBoard
SingleBoard
ComputerDC-DCConv
VideoBoard
VS-LRU (CITV)
Bac
kpla
ne
VideoConv
Power
J1
J2
J3
J4
28 VDCRS-232HeadlessControl
Sys Monitor,Kybd, Mouse
HardDrive
VideoBoardVideoBoard
SingleBoard
ComputerDC-DCConv
VideoBoard
VideoConv
VS-LRU (GPS)B
ackp
lane
Power
J1
J2
J3
J4
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AUSA Demo Prototype LRUs
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Visual Subsystem (VS)Prototype LRU
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Embedded Training (ET)Prototype LRU
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M1A2 SEP TankEmbedded Training Technology
•Design & Documentation•A/B-Kit Development
Requirements
•Precision Gunnery•Full Crew Training
•Mission Planning/Rehearsal•Mobilility Training
•Section/Platoon Gunnery•Combined Arms Training
Tech
nolo
gy T
rans
fer
MCSSL (ET R&D)
M1A2 SEP Tank Block UpgradeFY 03/04
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Embedded TrainingTechnology Challenges
• Medium Risk Technology Challenges– Hardware Miniaturization, Ruggedization, Heat Management
– Secure High Bandwidth Inter-vehicular Communication
– Real-time Database Development & Deployment
• High Risk Technology Challenges– Virtual Image Insertion into Live Imagery
– Synchronized Semi-Auto Forces
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Future Combat Systems
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