Transcript Future Combat Systems Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems Combat Vehicles Conference W. Alan Walls 8 September 2004 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense.

Future Combat Systems
Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Systems
Combat Vehicles Conference
W. Alan Walls
8 September 2004
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors.
This document contains technical data for Administrative or Operational Use. Date of Determination October 29,
2003. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the FCS Security Office at: Program Executive Office,
Ground Combat Systems, ATTN: SFAE-GCS-FCS-WS / MS #515, 6501 East 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
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Outline
• Unmanned Ground Vehicles in the FCS Unit of
Action
– Purpose and Functions
– Organizational Structure
• UGV Concepts
– Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV)
– Multi-Function Utility/Logistics/Equipment (MULE)
Vehicles
– Armed Robotic Vehicles (ARV)
– Autonomous Navigation System (ANS)
• Development Approach and Status
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How the UGV Contribute to the FCS
Operational Concept
• FCS equipped UAs implement the operational desire to: see first, understand and
act first, and finish decisively in a new way
• The FCS operational concept features:
– Seeing more accurately over greater distances using unmanned systems and
sensors and integrating Joint assets
– Battle Command systems that permit faster better understanding and decisions
to act
– Fire and maneuver capabilities featuring precision engagement at all ranges to
finish decisively
• FCS UGV’s support all of these functions:
– “Provide the eyes” to support to BLOS and LOS fires and overwatch to enable
rapid movement
– Enhance survivability and lethality by extending battlespace coverage and
situational awareness
– Provide the relays needed by the information and decision support network
UGVs provide the commander a valuable tool that increases mission
performance, Force Protection and Survivability, while reducing logistical
support and manning requirements.
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FCS UGV Systems
MULE Vehicle Family
ARV Variants
Partner: Lockheed Martin
Partner: United Defense
Transport
ARV- RSTA
Countermine
Air Assault
ARV - Assault
Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Autonomous Navigation System
Partner: GD Robotic Systems
Partner: iRobot
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Unit of Action Design
UA
All
MGVs
include
ANS
V
HHC
BIC
FCS (Manned):
ICV
C2V
R&SV
MCS
NLOS Mortar
FCS Cannon
FCS MV-Evac
FCS MV-T
FRMV
FCS (Unmanned):
ARV-RSTA
ARV A (L)
ARV-Assault
MULE – Transport/Retrans
NLOS LS
SUGV
MULE w/ GSTAMIDS
Trucks/Trailers:
HMMWV (C2)
HMMWV (SPT)
HEMTT – LHS
HEMTT – Fueler
HMMWV – CMT
HMMWV - AMB
HEMTT Wrecker
Trailers – PLS
FRS (Includes LHS)
Tank Racks (POL)
Hippos
Camels
SATS Trailers
NLOS
FSB
UAVs:
UAV CL I L/C Units
UAV CL I Aerial Vehicles
UAV CL II L/C Units
UAV CL II Aerial Vehicles
UAV CL III L/C Units
UAV CL III Aerial Vehicles
UAV CL IVa L/C Units
UAV CL IVa Aerial Vehicles
UAV CL IVb L/C Units
Other:
RAH-66 Comanche (or alternate)
81mm Mortar
Forklift – 10K
Forklift – 4K
E-Q36 Radar
Q64 Radar
AAFARS
HTARS
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SoS Functional Allocations
Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
• Supports the soldier in
dismounted operations
– Man-packable - 30 lb, carried in the
soldiers MOLLE
– Conduct reconnaissance in urban and
subterranean areas
• Remotely tele-operated by the soldier
• Leads the infantry - see before
exposing soldiers to danger
– Reduces the risk to the soldier
– Clearing rooms, caves, tunnels, etc.
– Extends the senses of the soldier
– Microphone
– Speaker
– Cameras
• Reconfigurable to meet
mission needs
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Fiber optic tether
UGS dispenser
Manipulator arm
CBRN sensors
EO/IR and SBB sensors
Mine detection
Soldier deployed and operated - remote
sensing in high risk areas and situations
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MULE/ARV-L Family Concepts
ARV – Assault (L)
Mule Transport
Mule Countermine
Key Functional Allocations
Key Attributes
• Support agile, sustainable dismounted operations
• Transport infantry squad equipment
• Conduct recon, surveillance and targeting
• Suppress dismounted forces and destroy MBTs
• Support assured mobility – mine location,
marking and neutralization
• 2.5 ton class vehicles
• C-130 and rotary wing aircraft
transportable
• Designed for exceptional mobility
• Primary control by dismounts
The MULE vehicles are built on a common mobility
platform and use many common subsystems
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ARV Variants
Key Attributes
ARV - Assault
• 6-8 ton class vehicles
• C130 and rotary wing aircraft
transportable
• MGV mobility and survivability
equivalence (approximate)
• Primary control from MGVs
Key Functional Allocations
• Support FCS forces with local and networked lethality
• Provide mobile, unmanned ground ISR capability in all
weather conditions
• Deploy sensors and designators
• Operate with both mounted and dismounted forces
ARV - RSTA
FCS ARVs Will Reduce Soldier Exposure In High
Vulnerability Recon and Assault Missions
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SoS Functional Allocation
Autonomous Navigation System
Key SoS functional requirements
• Support remote operation of MGV, UGV platforms
• Support single crew member operation of MGV platforms
• Semi-autonomous mobility in complex terrain
• Leader-follower capability for UGV and MGV platforms
– Dismounted infantry
– Mounted forces
• Provide position/navigation data for MGV, UGV platforms
• Obstacle detection and location for COP dissemination
• Supports remote engagement and reconnaissance for MGV, UGV
platforms
• Provide near-field surveillance around MGV, UGV platforms
The ANS common subsystem provides substantial
leap-ahead capabilities to the FCS UA
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ANS Concept – MGV Integration
• Video data processing
• ANS algorithm processing
• SoSCOE on-board
communication
ANS Computer (in “Attic)
GPS Antenna
• Provides GPS/INS data for
navigation and targeting
RH Imaging
Perception
Module (IPM)
Rear LADAR
Imaging
Perception
Module (LIPM)
• Primary ANS sensor package
• LADAR
• Stereo color, IR, and low light cameras
Forward LADAR
Imaging Perception
Module (LIPM)
LH Imaging
Perception Module
(IPM)
MMW RADAR
• Detecting on-coming traffic
• Near-field obstacle detection in
obscurants
• Enhances driver performance in low
visibility conditions
• Supports lane change, indirect
driving, near field surveillance
• Mono color
Infantry Combat Vehicle
(ICV)
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FCS UGV Development
Status and Path Forward
• Requirements Development Nearing Completion
– Preliminary System Level Requirements Reviews Conducted
– Refinement Continuing Based on Detailed Mission Analyses
– Baseline Requirements to be finalized at System Functional Review (~May ’05)
• Design Activities
– Preliminary Design Reviews planned for March 2006
– Critical Design Reviews planned for Summer 2007
• Risk Mitigation
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Close working relationships with technology programs at DARPA and Army RDECOM
Simulation/Emulation in FCS SoS Integration Lab to verify network and S/W functions
Early test rigs planned for subsystem integration and verification
User experimentation planned to continuously evolve operational concepts and
requirements
• Prototype Test and Evaluation
– Initial prototypes planned for Summer 2008
– Extensive qualification and performance verification testing planned at the system and
the FCS System of Systems level
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