Defence & Security EADS - DOD Collaboration on MILDS MW EADS Defence Electronics & DSTO Presentation 13.April.2010 AOC Adelaide Proprietary information:

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EADS - DOD Collaboration on MILDS MW

EADS Defence Electronics & DSTO Presentation 13.April.2010

AOC Adelaide

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Defence & Security MILDS AN/ AAR-60

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History


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Introduction of AAR-60 within the ADF

Initially contracted by CoA for Blackhawk & CH-47 under ECHIDNA as part of full EWSP suite..but then standalone “HeSA” suite (including MCDU, INU) contracted for “interim” solutions which have since been retained.

Also contracted for P3C in HeSA configuration under AIR5276, Phase 4

ECHIDNA Contract

MWS ?

MILDS selected for Echidna Project (AIR 5416, Phase 2A)


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MILDS HeSA Equipment


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CH-47


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AP-3C


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ARH Tiger, MRH90

MILDS is also on board of ARH Tiger and MRH90 helicopters as part of the standard EWSP suite

In total about 100 ADF aircraft are equipped with MILDS


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Collaboration between

DoD and EADS on MILDS MW


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Background of Collaboration

Because MILDS is considered crucial for A/C protection against SAMs, DSTO was tasked to assess performance against specific threats

DSTO analyzed data recordings– from live missile firings

– From operational missions in theater

After intensive discussions both ADF and EADS came to the conclusion that– There is potential for performance improvement of MILDS

performance against specific threats

– The parties would collaborate in undertaking algorithmic adaptations

( via new SW updates)


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Object-segmentation

"Pre-processing"

Tracking

INS data

Marginal tracks from/ to other sensors

Images

Detected objects

Object-classification

“THREATS”

Fusion of datafrom all

sensor heads

Communication

Prioritizedtracks

Prioritized tracks from/ other sensors

Establishedtracks

IMAGE PROCESSING


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Collaboration Model

Operational Data

OPS Feedback

Tools

Operational Data Recordings

MILDSSW 3.x


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Collaboration Results

Result of 1.5 years of common work is SW version 3.x of MILDS– Increased declaration performance ( new missile types )

– Lower FAR in specific environments ( e.g. Afghanistan, Iraq )

– Special adaptation for ADF needs

Benefits for other MILDS customers– Improved MILDS performance

– Operational Feedback ( combat experience )

– Independent Reference Customer

Clear Win – Win Situation for all parties


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Leasons Learned from such Collaboration

Win – Win Arrangement for all parties and all customers benefit

ADF is a excellent partner for such arrangements

EADS able to share know-how without fear of IP leakage

Improved AAR-60


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Collaboration between

DoD & EADS on MILDS MW Introduction of

Hostile Fire Indication (HFI)


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Aim of current Collaboration

• Introduction of new functionality into MILDS Block II sensor using more advanced MILDS-F internals

• Based on requirements from ADF

• Work-share for HFI solution• Small arms fire focus DSTO

• RPG focus EADS

Defence & Security MILDS AN/ AAR-60HFI with MILDS – DSTO perspective

Introduction

• MILDS Block 2 has ability to detect Hostile Fire• At useful ranges

• Against various calibres

• Can detect muzzle flash, tracer, RPG emissions

• Opportunity for HFI inside current architecture of MILDS Block 2

• Different objects to track mean extra information needed for HFI algorithm

• Additional preprocessor outputs

• Additional main processor software

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What are the problems in HFI?

• Detect and track tracer• Passive measurements on platform

• Track along as much of tracer flight

• Locate origin of small arms fire

• Bearing to weapon

• Geolocation of weapon

• World coordinates viewpoint

• HFI algorithm performance must not affect MAWS algorithm performance


Data collection and testing

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• Clutter Flight Trials

• Targeting Rotary Platform

• 5x MILDS-F Sensors

• IR Sensors

• Visible Sensors

• Developing DAQ HW – synchronised recordings

• Live Fire Trials

• Capture representative engagement geometries

• Approximate operational rotary-wing sensor geometry

• Testing current algorithm state

• Algorithm improvement

• Simulation validation


End point

Desired end point is tested algorithm that can be transitioned to engineering into MILDS Block II

More complete threat warning solution for ADF

Upgrade to HFI capability will require sensor replacement only


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AMPS-MV Helicopter RPG protection

AudioWarnings

MCDU

M ILDSAN/AAR-60

®

AM P S-M C

A/CIntercom System

1 4RS 422

RS 422

RS 422

IMU RS 422

M ACS

CAN Bus

RPGCounterm easure

Defence & Security MILDS AN/ AAR-60AMPS-MV System Aproach

Detection of RPG ejection by AAR-60 Confirmation by Active Confirmation Sensor

– Active PD a small beam ( few degree )

– Adjustable antenna using precision info from AAR-60

– Confirmation of RPG

– Measurement of distance and velocity

Activation of countermeasure at precise distance


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