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Lockheed Martin CDL SystemsLeading Software Engineering for Unmanned Vehicle Technologies

Scott Sobieraj, P. Eng

Systems EngineerApril 28, 2015


Agenda

• Company Overview

• Product Profiles

• Program Profiles

• Value Drivers and Ethos


Company OverviewWho we are.


History

• CDL Systems Ltd. was founded in 1992 in Calgary, Canada

• Became a leading developer of ground control station software for unmanned vehicles

• Led the development of the UAV interoperability standard NATO STANAG 4586

• Established as an integral software provider for military customers around the world:

• Acquired by Lockheed Martin in December 2012

• Now known as Lockheed Martin CDL Systems.

A respected pioneer in the unmanned vehicle industry.


What We Do Today

• Develop ground control station software for:

• Full spectrum of UAS (mini to large)

• Air and sea-surface targets

• Loitering munitions

• Focus exclusively on software development from two offices:

• Calgary, Canada (65 employees)

• Huntsville, Alabama (15 employees)

• Sell software licenses Commercial Off-The-Shelf

• Support customers with software training

Ground control station software for unmanned vehicles.


Lockheed Martin Acquisition

• One of the world’s largest defense contractors:

• Focus on aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology

• Based in Bethesda, Maryland with offices worldwide

• More than 120,000 employees

• Five major business segments: Aeronautics, Information Systems and Global Solutions, Missile and Fire Control, Mission Systems and Training, and Space Systems

• Undertook a series of acquisitions to complement its UAS solutions

• CDL Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Canada, with its equity managed under Mission Systems and Training under a group called Unmanned Solutions

Driving customer value through best of breed solutions.


Product ProfilesWhat we build.


VCS-4586Medium and Large UAV Operator Software

The world’s premier STANAG 4586 compliant software, VCS-4586 is the industry-leading commercial o -the-shelf operator control application for multiple vehicle operations. It is a fully integrated command, control, and information system designed for operating and monitoring unmanned vehicle systems. In operation around the world, VCS-4586 has been integrated to several unmanned vehicle systems of assorted types.

Comprehensive UAS Control

The software can be integrated to virtually any UAV system. Operators can control and monitor multiple unmanned vehicles, sensor payloads, data links, and other systems from as little as one operator workstation.

Intuitive User-Interface

Operators enjoy real-t ime control and monitor capabilities through an intuitive point-and-click user-interface. Operators do not require piloting experience. Automation of ight tasks allows operators to focus on their main objective: the mission.

Interoperability

Built on an open architecture framework the software is hardware and operating system agnostic. It supports NATO STANAG 4586 and a multitude of other military and industry standards.

The world’s premier STANAG 4586 compliant software, VCS-4586 is the industry-leading commercial o -the-shelf operator control application for multiple vehicle operations. It is a fully integrated command, control, and information system designed for operating and monitoring unmanned vehicle systems. In operation around the world, VCS-4586 has been integrated to several unmanned vehicle systems of assorted types.

Comprehensive UAS Control

The software can be integrated to virtually any UAV system. Operators can control and monitor multiple unmanned vehicles, sensor payloads, data links, and other systems from as little as one operator workstation.

Intuitive User-Interface

Operators enjoy real-t ime control and monitor capabilities through an intuitive point-and-click user-interface. Operators do not require piloting experience. Automation of ight tasks allows operators to focus on their main objective: the mission.

Interoperability

Built on an open architecture framework the software is hardware and operating system agnostic. It supports NATO STANAG 4586 and a multitude of other military and industry standards.


mGCSMini and Small UAV Operator Software

Effective. Intuitive. Interoperable. As small UAVs become increasingly prevalent and complex, there is a requirement to allow vehicle operators to bet ter cont rol and manage these systems. Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is known for developing ground cont rol hardware and fl exible sof tware that allows operators to ef fect ively cont rol larger tact ical UAVs. Now, we’ve applied everything we know to the small UAV domain. Introducing our newest software: mGCS.

Intuit ive Cont rolsUser int erf ace is everyt hing. A simple touch-f riendly interface reduces t raining t ime and decreases t he workload on the soldier in the fi eld.

Fly the MissionAdvanced levels of automat ion allow the operat or t o concent rat e on complet ing t he mission wit hout having t o micro-manage t he UAV. Essent ially, operat ors can “fl y the mission, not the v ehicle.”

Interoperabilit yLeverages t echnology f rom Lockheed Mart in CDL Syst ems’ proven VCS-4586 product . This provides int eroperabilit y with ground cont rol solut ions for the U.S. Army’s Shadow, Hunt er, and Gray Eagle UAVs in addit ion to small UAVs such as the Maveric.

Effective. Intuitive. Interoperable. As small UAVs become increasingly prevalent and complex, there is a requirement to allow vehicle operators to bet ter cont rol and manage these systems. Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is known for developing ground cont rol hardware and fl exible sof tware that allows operators to ef fect ively cont rol larger tact ical UAVs. Now, we’ve applied everything we know to the small UAV domain. Introducing our newest software: mGCS.

Intuit ive Cont rolsUser int erf ace is everyt hing. A simple touch-f riendly interface reduces t raining t ime and decreases t he workload on the soldier in the fi eld.

Fly the MissionAdvanced levels of automat ion allow the operat or t o concent rat e on complet ing t he mission wit hout having t o micro-manage t he UAV. Essent ially, operat ors can “fl y the mission, not the v ehicle.”

Interoperabilit yLeverages t echnology f rom Lockheed Mart in CDL Syst ems’ proven VCS-4586 product . This provides int eroperabilit y with ground cont rol solut ions for the U.S. Army’s Shadow, Hunt er, and Gray Eagle UAVs in addit ion to small UAVs such as the Maveric.


Information Fusion ToolsService-Oriented Data Fusion Software

Information is the whole point. As DOD moves towards open, standards-based services, there is a requirement to ef fect ively manage the huge volumes of data these services provide. Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is proud to int roduce the Service-oriented Information Fusion Software. This highly advanced sof tware places powerful and intuitive fusion capabilit ies in the hands of mission commanders, payload operators, imagery analysts, and in tactical operation centers. This enables operators to do more with less.

Exploit Informat ionLeverage advanced algorithms to organize enormous volumes of inf ormat ion and present t hem in an int ui t ive manner. Explore and interact with informat ion as it is fused with full mot ion video, a 3D world-view, and other visualizat ion technologies.

Fuse Informat ionConnect seamlessly t o any C4I syst em. Exploit inf ormat ion f rom virt ually any dat a source, i ncluding int el l igence databases, blue-force t racker, geospat ial intelligence, and imagery databases.

Act ion Informat ionAr chi ve and r et r i eve i nf or mat i on easily using innovat ive met a-t agging, cat egorizat ion, and search t echnology. Rapidly share act ionable int el l igence t hr ough int egrat ed communicat ion systems such as IRC and JChat .

MULTI-PURPOSE 3D SCENE GENERATOR

Information is the whole point. As DOD moves towards open, standards-based services, there is a requirement to ef fect ively manage the huge volumes of data these services provide. Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is proud to int roduce the Service-oriented Information Fusion Software. This highly advanced sof tware places powerful and intuitive fusion capabilit ies in the hands of mission commanders, payload operators, imagery analysts, and in tactical operation centers. This enables operators to do more with less.

Exploit Informat ionLeverage advanced algorithms to organize enormous volumes of inf ormat ion and present t hem in an int ui t ive manner. Explore and interact with informat ion as it is fused with full mot ion video, a 3D world-view, and other visualizat ion technologies.

Fuse Informat ionConnect seamlessly t o any C4I syst em. Exploit inf ormat ion f rom virt ually any dat a source, i ncluding int el l igence databases, blue-force t racker, geospat ial intelligence, and imagery databases.

Act ion Informat ionAr chi ve and r et r i eve i nf or mat i on easily using innovat ive met a-t agging, cat egorizat ion, and search t echnology. Rapidly share act ionable int el l igence t hr ough int egrat ed communicat ion systems such as IRC and JChat .

MULTI-PURPOSE 3D SCENE GENERATOR


Target Control StationUnmanned Air and Sea-Surface Target Command and Control Software


3D Scene GeneratorCustomizable 3D Terrain Visualization Software

Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is proud t o present 3D Scene Generator: a powerful and lightweight sof tware applicat ion designed to generate 3D terrain visualizations based on user defi ned GIS data. The applicat ion is integrated with exist ing product s including NATO STANAG 4586 UAV cont rol st at ion sof tware VCS-4586 and mGCS. Third-part y users can also integrate 3D Scene Generator to applicat ions requiring accur ate terrain visualizat ions.

Interact iveThe sof t ware support s live st reaming of t he generated scene, which can be viewed f rom a networked digit al viewing t erminal. Viewpoint cont rol is achieved by integrat ing t o a t hird-part y applicat ion such as a UAV cont rol st at ion, allowing t he video f eed t o simulate a f ully int egrated sensor payload f or test ing and t raining purposes.

CustomizableThe f idel i t y of t he scene generat ion is mission-dependent . Users may input what ever map dat a t hey pref er : f rom scanned maps to high-res satellit e imagery. Common GIS map formats are support ed as well as geo-referenced raster maps. DTED brings the visualizat ion t o lif e by depict ing terrain elevat ion.

PerformancePowered by an int ernal ly developed 3D mapping engine, 3D Scene Generat or is a resource-f r iendly, high per f ormance applicat ion. With support for KLV metadata in accordance wi t h STANAG 4609 and Windows and Linux operat ing syst ems, it is an excellent t est t ool f or vir t ually any applicat ion requiring a fl exible, customizable, and interact ive terrain rendering.

Lockheed Mart in CDL Systems is proud t o present 3D Scene Generator: a powerful and lightweight sof tware applicat ion designed to generate 3D terrain visualizations based on user defi ned GIS data. The applicat ion is integrated with exist ing product s including NATO STANAG 4586 UAV cont rol st at ion sof tware VCS-4586 and mGCS. Third-part y users can also integrate 3D Scene Generator to applicat ions requiring accur ate terrain visualizat ions.

Interact iveThe sof t ware support s live st reaming of t he generated scene, which can be viewed f rom a networked digit al viewing t erminal. Viewpoint cont rol is achieved by integrat ing t o a t hird-part y applicat ion such as a UAV cont rol st at ion, allowing t he video f eed t o simulate a f ully int egrated sensor payload f or test ing and t raining purposes.

CustomizableThe f idel i t y of t he scene generat ion is mission-dependent . Users may input what ever map dat a t hey pref er : f rom scanned maps to high-res satellit e imagery. Common GIS map formats are support ed as well as geo-referenced raster maps. DTED brings the visualizat ion t o lif e by depict ing terrain elevat ion.

PerformancePowered by an int ernal ly developed 3D mapping engine, 3D Scene Generat or is a resource-f r iendly, high per f ormance applicat ion. With support for KLV metadata in accordance wi t h STANAG 4609 and Windows and Linux operat ing syst ems, it is an excellent t est t ool f or vir t ually any applicat ion requiring a fl exible, customizable, and interact ive terrain rendering.


Program ProfilesWho we work for.



U.S. Army

• Relationship with U.S. Army began in 1998 with successful partnership with AAI Corporation on TUAV bid

• Now default software provider for all One System and Universal GCS shelters

• Software integrated to three UAS ground control stations

• 1MM+ hours of operational use

One System and Universal Ground Control Station


UK Ministry of Defence

• Relationship with UK MOD began in 2006 through participation in concept demonstration program

• Partnered with MBDA in 2008 to provide software for production ground control system: Fire Shadow

Fire Shadow Loitering Munition


Meggitt Training Systems Canada

• Exclusive software provider for MTSC’s UTCS target command and control architecture

• Simultaneous control of multiple, dissimilar targets supported

Universal Target Control Station (UTCS)


• Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) provided July 2012

• CDL Systems delivered 26 licenses

• $1.2MM program

• Software to be integrated to future ground control stations for UAS acquisitions:

• Mini UAS program

• Small UAS program

Canadian ArmySTANAG 4586 Compliant UAV Ground Control System Software


Lockheed Martin Unmanned SolutionsThe bigger picture.

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Unmanned Solutions TeamLM CDL Systems Canada: Calgary• GCS Software Development• VCS4586 (OSGCS/UGCS)• mGCS

LM Procerus Technologies: Orem, UT• Group I UAS – VTOL (Indago)• Kestral Flight Control; OnPoint Onboard• Image Processing• Handheld Controller; Virtual Cockpit

LM SUAS: Owego, NY• Group I UAS • Systems Integration & Test• ISR Payloads, EW Systems, Processors

LM Skunk Works: Palmdale, CA• Group 1 UAS OEM (Stalker XE)• Advanced Technology Manned and

Unmanned Air Systems• Rapid Prototyping

LM UIS: San Luis Obispo, CA• Group 3 UAS OEM (Fury)• Composite Manufacturing & Repairs• UAS EW Mission Software (SharkFin)

LM CDL Systems USA: Huntsville, AL• GCS Software Development• VCS4586 (OSGCS/UGCS)• mGCS

LM UIS: Huntsville, AL• GCS Shelter Integration (US Army)• Controller Systems Integration• UAS and GCS Software• Training Simulators / Emulators

LM ATL: Cherry Hill, NJ• Advanced Technologies Lab• Cyber-Electromagnetic Technologies• Position / Navigation / Timing (PNT)

LM M&FC: Dallas, TX• Guided Munitions / Missile

Technologies• Loitering Munitions /

(Terminator)



IndagoTM

Quad Rotor VTOL

• < 5lbs

• 45+ min Endurance

• Multiple Payload Options

• 20 mph Sustained Wind

• Digital COTS Data Link

• Modular Battery

• Vision-based landing


Desert Hawk

<8 lbs.

54” wing span

Ultra quiet

Re-launch in minutes

Desert Hawk III2 Full Aircraft

In Single Standard Pack

• Power and Propulsion

• 2 hour endurance with standard LiPobattery (available now)

• 2.5 hour endurance w/smart upgraded battery technology (forthcoming)

• Fuselage

• Deep stall configuration

• Stand and toss launch

• Tight launch / tight landing

• GCS

• Next generation mGCS software

• STANAG 4586 compliant

Fixed Wing Hand Launched


Vector HawkOne System: Multiple Configurations

Tube LaunchQuad Tilt Rotor

Quad Rotor VTOL

Versatile

Economical &

Configurable

Tactical

Over-watch &

ReconnaissanceFixed Wing

Mission Focused• Best in class payload capacity, speed,

endurance

• Configurable to mission need

• Small size, lightweight

• Autonomous flight and landing

• High bandwidth datalink

• Autonomous GPS navigation

• Stand and toss, surface water and tube launch

• 4 lb GTOW; ¾ lb payload capacity; scalable

• Inverted, deep stall landing

• Man-packable; rucksack portable

• Cost drivers are in the fuselage (autopilot, mission processor, datalink, air-data system, payloads, etc.)

• Wing kits are relatively inexpensive.

• Reconfigure to enable operations across multiple mission scenarios and operational environments at a fraction of the cost of additional platforms.

• Cost drivers are in the fuselage (autopilot, mission processor, datalink, air-data system, payloads, etc.)

• Wing kits are relatively inexpensive.

• Reconfigure to enable operations across multiple mission scenarios and operational environments at a fraction of the cost of additional platforms.


Value Drivers and EthosWhat we bring to the table.


Engineering Best Practices

• Technical competency

• Exclusive focus on unmanned systems has allowed us to foster a specialized staff of SMEs

• ~85% staff are registered Engineering professionals

• CMMI Level 3

• Agile software development

• Deliver value early, deliver frequently

• Embrace changing and evolving customer requirements

• Test-driven development

Engineering best practices and innovation leading to superior software.


Providing Value to the Customer

• Emphasize “superior user experience” and “mission effectiveness”

• Point-and-click user interfaces

• Automation of traditional “piloting tasks” (“fly the mission, not the aircraft”)

• Intuitive, easy-to-learn

• Minimal training requirements

• Promote non-proprietary technologies and interoperability:

• Leverage existing standards where applicable

• First to implement and field NATO STANAG 4586 compliant ground control system software

• Actively participate in and support open architecture initiatives

• Build and foster customer relationships through “tech start-up” mindset

Striving to provide an exceptional customer experience.


Scott Sobieraj, P. Eng

Systems [email protected]: +1-403-289-1733 EXT 4323

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