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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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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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