Defence & Security
EADS - DOD Collaboration on MILDS MW
EADS Defence Electronics & DSTO Presentation 13.April.2010
AOC Adelaide
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AM P S-M C
A/CIntercom System
1 4RS 422
RS 422
RS 422
IMU RS 422
M ACS
CAN Bus
RPGCounterm easure
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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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Questions?