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The Electronic Warfare Self Protection Ground Systems of Project Echidna, AIR 5416, Phase 2A. Dr Derek Rogers Product Manager - Ground Systems. The Echidna Story. 16th February 2005 : Senator Robert Hill announced the awarding of the $135.5 million contract - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Electronic Warfare Self Protection Ground Systems of Project Echidna, AIR 5416, Phase 2A.
Dr Derek RogersProduct Manager - Ground Systems
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The Echidna Story
• 16th February 2005: Senator Robert Hill announced the awarding of the $135.5 million contract
• “… Project Echidna will introduce a comprehensive EW mission support system and provide modifications to the applicable simulators and other support systems necessary to fulfil operational and training requirements …”
• Aims included: • “ … Maximising equipment commonality across aircraft types;
• Minimising through-life support costs;
• Minimising project overheads and schedule; and
• Maximising quality Australian Industry Involvement (AII), including the introduction of an indigenous EW capability, the ALR-2002. …”
Source: Project Echidna Media Release, DMO website
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Phase 2A – Integrated Ground, Air, Training and Support
Software Development & Management
Post Mission Data Analysis
H/W-in-the-LoopTest & Evaluation
IEWMSS
Warning Order, TD
Intel
ABD, UDF, OFP
Logs, Debrief info
EW Support Packages
Logs
Crew Planning
Mission Debrief
Data Transfer Device
EW MDS
EW MDS
Training Devices
Installed EWSP System
Modified Aircraft
Emitters
Echidna -Integrated Ground Support solution with matches
integrated Air System
Echidna –Automation; Rapid
Turnaround
Classic EW lifecycle- Not always
achieved optimally or timely
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Echidna Common EWSP Suite• EW Suite Controller Processor (EWCP)
• EWC Control Panel (CP),
• EWC Support Panel (SP),
• Safing Unit (SFU),
• EWC Primary Display (EPD),
• Radar Warning Receiver (RWR),
• Missile Warning Receiver (MWR),
• Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS).
CP
EWCP
SFU CMDS
RWR
MWR
EPD
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SDU
Power SupplyElectrical DiscretesFunctional Connectivity
SP
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MWR, CMDSStructuresInstallation
MWR, CMDSStructures RWR
FSMH,Installation
19” Rack, Power Supplies, CMDS Assembly
19” Rack, Power Supplies, Simplified UDFGRWR Assembly
Learning within the Echidna ‘Program’
Echidna Phase 2A (Air System)
Chinook RA Blackhawk Interim Chinook Interim
Echidna Phase 2A (Ground System)
Existing GS Simple GS Simple GS
Integrated SDE(Study)
SME
Installation
ALR 2002 SDE
PRISM SDE
Installation
Potential
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Black Hawk Interim Mission Support System
• Installed and in the final stages of Acceptance• Some common EW components with Phase 2A• New element - Firing Sequence Measurement Hardware
(FSMH) and associated software. • An enhancement over the Phase 2A requirements
and with agreement flowed into the Phase 2A design.
CFDCU
CMD(x4)
ITM(x4)
MIST (Software)
C-CAT (Software)
Aircraft Emulation Devices
FSMH
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Echidna Phase 2A
• Three new Ground Systems products:• IEWMSS - Integrated Electronic Warfare Mission Support System
• MDS - Mission Data System; and
• PTT - Part Task Trainer.
• Echidna Phase 2A also modifies existing ground systems: • Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer,
• Maintenance Training Aid (MTA), and
• Full Flight & Mission Simulator.
A prototype of the PTT is on display at the BAE Systems stand – internally using this for training Aircraft Installation, ILS and other Ground Systems teams.
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IEWMSS - key to a closed loop operational environment
Software Development & Management
Post Mission Data Analysis
H/W-in-the-LoopTest & Evaluation
IEWMSS
Warning Order, TD
Intel
ABD, UDF, OFP
Logs, Debrief info
Pre-Flight Planning
Mission Debrief
EW MDS
Installed EWSP System
Modified Aircraft
Emitters
EW MDS
ABD – Aircrew Briefing Document(Multimedia)UDF – User Data FileOFP – Operational Flight Program
IEWMSS – Focussed on automation and integration for minimal turn-around times.
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The IEWMSS Difference
• Echidna includes an integrated EW Suite; IEWMSS takes this to the next level in terms of Ground Systems
• A key part of the closed loop operational environment
• A highly integrated and automated system
• Leads to faster (operationally focussed) turn-around times;
• Less operator errors and frustration with repeated data entry;
• Will functionally replicate (real) and emulate the EW Suite on the aircraft
• Advanced monitoring capability
• Designed for expansion/growth in terms of additional EW components
• Allows parallel streams of activity and adaptable to multiple platforms
• Links with National Threat Databases
One reviewer comment“… generations in advance …”
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IEWMSS Subsystems
• Software Support Environment (SSE): • Produces software for the EWSP Suite
• Manages the software development process
• Hardware Mockup Unit (HMU)• Aircraft components, emulators, monitoring equipment
• STIMS – Coordinated RF and UV Stimulators• Software Development Environment (SDE)
SSE HMU STIMS SDE
BAESystems
SSF/DSN
IEWMSS Computer Systems
IEWMSS Computer Network SDE Computer Network
Encrypted Link
IEWMSS Computer Systems
IEWMSS Computer Network SDE Computer Network
Encrypted Link
JEWOSUJEWOSUCLIENT’S FACILITY
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Stimulators
• The RF Stimulator provided by EW Simulation Technology Limited.• A Dual Channel Four DF Port
Threat Simulator.
• Operates over the frequency range 0.5 to 18.0 GHz
• Generate up to 258 signals at a time
• Drives the UV Stimulators – for integrated EW scenarios
• The UDFG integrates with the RF Stimulator software• Automatic population of emitter and
platform information.
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Hardware Mockup Unit
MOTION DEVICE(Riley)
Avionics components Emulation and Monitoring components
HARDWARE MOCKUP UNIT
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MWR Motion Device - Riley
• Adjacent to the HMU is the Motion Device• The Motion Device, Riley, moves the MWR sensors as a coordinated set,
under software control, to mimic an angle of missile attack on the aircraft.
MWR Sensors
PTU A PTU B PTU C
Client-side application & Server-side components
IEWMSS EWSP System
PTU D
RF Stimulation Environment
The Riley System
NAV Emulator
Manually Transfer Scenario Data
RunScenario
Baringas
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Software Support Environment
• Includes:• Software Management Environment (SME);
• User Data File Generator (UDFG); and
• IEWMSS Computer System (ICS).
• UDFG• Composes and generates a User Data File (UDF) for the EWSP Suite
• Based on an existing software tool licensed from SELEX
• Also includes BAE Systems developed
• Ambiguity Analysis and Probability of Report Tools
• Interfaces to the RF Stimulator to provide parametric information and assist in the analysis of test results
• Interfaces with the SME that produces the Aircrew Briefing Document (ABD) and associated artefacts
Positive user feedback:
“That looks like, no that is, our process!!”
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Software Management Environment (SME)
Change Management
Synergy / Change
Configuration Management
Synergy / CM
Resource Management
MS Project
Requirements Management
DOORS
Design
Tau G2
UDF-VALIDLog Data Correlator
Post MissionData Analysis
Aircrew Briefing Document and Associated Artefacts
Replay of EWSP Suite logs
HMU monitored logs
Integrated Tools / Workflows- Workflows and templates can be updated/adapted as needed
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Software Development Environment (SDE)
• The Software Development Environment (SDE) is an important component of Through–Life Support (TLS)• Provides a subset of development tools, processes and associated
hardware, primarily for OFP development.• Can be located either in or external to the client’s facility with no redesign• Complex air-gap transfers successfully implemented and tested
SME SDE
SDEServer
SMEServer
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Concluding Remarks
• The Echidna Phase 2A system will offer the Australian Defence Force a number of gains in terms of EWSP.• The rapid acquisition and interim projects - deployed to meet operational
needs, have provided a good learning opportunity for the Phase 2A.
• Have inducted the first Blackhawk aircraft ready for modification
• Ground Systems are moving from development into integration / test• The approach on Ground Systems is to leverage CMMI level 3 for guidance
and increase process maturity.
• IEWMSS can form a basis for integrating various client facility laboratories and leveraging expensive resources (e.g. RF Stimulators)
• UDFG, for example, is an extension of that used on Wedgetail
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Future Visions
• Related studies (e.g. Integrated SDE) will prove beneficial • In terms of the Through-Life Support of EW Systems.
• Integrated SDE = Echidna SDE with ALR2002 SDE and PRISM SDE• Longer term as a platform linking R&D, Operations and Support
• Future EW projects can also leverage the work of the Echidna Ground System, for example, C130J, CH47F, Tigers, NH90, C17 or AAR’s. • Design philosophy of adaptability• Moving to more modular and more open architectures
• In summary• There may be potential for export opportunities (similar to Nulka) – can
adapt the software processes/templates to fit the organisation• Echidna is an important project for Australian Industry and can provide a
springboard for the future.