Title :
Benefits and challenges of Integrated Sensor Systems
Author :
Rich, Barry A. ; Lehnerd, Patrick J. ; Gracia, James A.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Sanders, Marietta, GA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Projection of avionics system costs shows unacceptable escalation as a percentage of flyaway cost. Time sharing of RF modules between Radar, EW and CNI offers savings. The Air Forces´ PAVE PACE program defined the benefits and initial architecture approaches. From this, an optimum Integrated Sensor System (ISS) design was defined that reduces the life cycle cost of the fleet of vehicles using the common modules. The ISS program will design, build and test modules to prove the approach. Challenges to overcome include system complexity, real time control, test and calibration, and diagnostics. The most stressing requirements were determined by analyzing requirements for Radar, EW and CNI. Open interface specifications and module partitioning were developed that can meet all the requirements
Keywords :
airborne radar; aircraft maintenance; aircraft navigation; avionics; economics; electronic warfare; military avionics; military equipment; modules; sensor fusion; Air Forces PAVE PACE program; CNI; EW; Integrated Sensor Systems; RF module time sharing; architecture approach; avionics system costs; calibration; diagnostics; integrated RF sensors; life cycle cost; module partitioning; open interface specifications; radar; real time control; system complexity; tactical aircraft avionics; test; Aerospace electronics; Control systems; Cost function; Radar; Radio frequency; Real time systems; Sensor systems; Testing; Time sharing computer systems; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Conference_Location :
9/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
