Common Vehicle Instrumentation Initiative (CVII)

Common Vehicle Instrumentation Initiative (CVII) An Introduction to the Future of Operational & Developmental Test Instrumentation Mr. Bob Wolfinger, US Army, PM-ITTS Instrumentation Management Office C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I

What is CVII? A Program to Simplify Instrumenting Weapon Systems • CVII is a U.S. Army Developmental & Operational Test Command Program to Develop a “Common Communication Infrastructure Bus” for Instrumenting Weapon Systems • CVII’s Open Published Architecture & Standard Provides full Interface Control Documentation to Assist Contractors Build CVII Compliant Devices • Supports Wire & Wireless Interfaces and Peer to Peer Communications • CVII’s Hot Plug & Play Migrates Weapon Instrumentation to a “Snap-On, Snap-Off” Tool Box Mentality C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I

CVII Objective & Benefits C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I • Provide the T&E Community a Common Communications Infrastructure Bus to Simultaneously Interconnect and Control an Array of Legacy and Future Instrumentation Devices on a Single Weapon Platform • Eliminate Duplication of Effort, Establish Commonality, and Component Interoperability of Instrumentation Assets • Drive the T&E Market to Common Open Interfaces & Standards • Enable Sharing of Assets and Interoperability Between: • DT/OT Ranges • T&E and Training Ranges • Streamline Testing - Piggyback Testing, Training, & Experimentation Increase Flexibility, Reduce Acquisition & Sustainment Costs

CVII Architecture & StandardsA Layered Approach: Physical, Link, Network, & Transaction C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I • CVII Communication Infrastructure works with any type of physical media • Wireless (TDMA, 802.11, 802.16, 802.20, Bluetooth, Satellite, etc) • Wired (FireWire—IEEE 1394, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, etc) • Wired Physical Media on CVII is primarily based on the high speed FireWire bus that provides power and signal to Instrumentation Devices • FireWire (IEEE-1394a) standard allows speeds up to 400 Mbps • Devices include Lasers, Detectors, Radios, Data Recorders, Sensors, Video, Pyro, … • Link Layer enables CVII to interface to multiple physical media at one time • TCP/IP Network Layer allow CVII to operate across heterogeneous environment. • Higher CVII layers (CORBA / XML) drastically enhance interoperability • CORBA enforces the usage of well defined process and data formats for interoperability • The same approach is used by TENA, CTIA, and SCA simplifying interface with CVII • Transparent Interoperability is feasible if a common data model is agree by TENA and CTIA to interface with CVII

CVII Architecture & StandardsDeveloping Applications with CVII C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I Simplifies Management of Asset Growth and Compatibility Across U.S. Army Test and Training communities for Legacy and Future Systems. • Provides a uniform approach to implement instrumentation systems • Inter-exchangeable capability on lower layer allow tailoring CVII for specific requirements. • A suite of various physical layers are supported • Consistent interfaces enhances interoperability between multi-vendor products • Networking Layer uses the TCP/IP protocols • Transaction and Presentation Layers use CORBA and a CVII object model (IDL/XML) • CVII Enables Hot-Plug-and-Play and Device Control Functions for Legacy and Future Instrumentation Products

C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I CVII Architecture & Standards • Direct Tangible Benefits – Operators & Maintainers Perspective • Single Weapon Systems Instrumentation Network for Voice, Video, & Data • Over-the-Air Software Configuration and SW Upgrades • IP Addressable Down to Lowest Level Module • Ensures Correct HW & SW Configuration of Hosted Devices • Powers Up and Down Instrumentation Devices as Required During Mission • Interfaces to the Weapon System Bus to Receive All Weapon Commands • Enables Full SA & Tactical Communications Analysis on Inst. Network • Monitors and Reports Bit/Health/Failure Status of Devices on Network • Routes Data to Storage Devices or Radio for Real-Time Relay • User Ease of Expansion and Addition of New Modules • Supports Nearly Unrestricted Expansion of Software and Modular Devices

C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I CVII Architecture & Standards Direct Tangible Benefits – Service & Range Management Perspective • Enables Commonality Between Test & Training Communities • Allows Sharing and Pooling in Development & in theUtilization of Assets • Open Architecture Extends Competition • Permits for Simultaneous Legacy and Future Instrumentation Operation • Re-capitalizes Existing Instrumentation & Devices • Enables Seamless Force-on-Force Joint Test or Training Operations • Allows Training Ranges to Conduct High Fidelity War Fighting Experiments • Allows for Range Instrumentation System Expansion without going Off-Line Reduces Operation, Maintenance, Support, and Acquisition Costs

Open Architecture – Open Standard Based on Proven Technology Increased Interoperability Range C3 CVII Mobile C3 TENA C Leverages on Industry Products GENERIC RADIO INDEPENDANT WIRELESS NET B GPS TENA/CTIA CVII WEAPON INST. NET A PLAYERS Reduced Development Cost I/F Model CORBA IP Services COMM EQUIPMENT Drivers RANGE = Internal Player I/F Hardware A = C3 to Player and Player to Player I/F B CVII Layers = C3 to Ranges Based on Available Technology C

CVII Common Vehicle Instrumentation Initiative Standard for Networking and Controlling Weapon & Range Instrumentation Assets Direct Applicability to Embedded Solutions • Implementation Benefits: • OS Independence • HW Independence • Radio Independence • Intra-System Interoperability (On Weapon System) • Inter-System Interoperability (On Range) • Scalable Systems Management • Individual Component Access • Reduces O&M Costs • Lowers Development Cost Standards Compatibility: • Complements TENA • CTIA Compliant • Extensive COTS Leveraging • Supports One TESS Initiatives • Features: • Hot Plug-n-Play • Legacy & Future Assets, Simultaneous Interoperability • Expandable, Modular, Flexible, Adaptable • Reprogrammable Controller • RTCA, Fly-out Models, Geo Paring, Behavior, Module Control, BIT… • High Speed Instrumentation Bus • Data, Voice, Video (100-400Mbps) • Power & Signal on same 11mm cable (4 amps) • Wireless Local Instrumentation Network USMC Training Systems • Published Open Standard: • Instrumentation Developer Support Web Site • Compliance & Validation Test Bed Developmental Test Command PM ITTS Operational Test Command PM TRADE

Scenario Specific Configuration C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I Common Architecture Supports Test & Training Missions US Army & USMC Programs • ATC • ADMAS • MASS • OTC • OT-TES • MAIS • PM TRADE • DMPRC • NTC Live Fire • USMC • CRIS Operations Center Calculation Based Models, Algorithms, & Behaviors Existing Range Instrumentation Wireless Interfaces BlueLnx GPS Firewire Bus Radio Tx/Rx Situational Awareness High Speed Telemetry Precision Gunnery Communications Analyzers Common Instrumentation Controller 1553 R/T Data Recorder Syn. Jammer Video Module.…x Module….y Module….z Basic Capability Higher Fidelity / Capability Home Station CTC AWE Training Testing Customer Tests LUT DT OT Joint Tests

Example of CVII M1 Tank Implementation A/V Cue Front Detector Belt SINCGARS Control Device FBCB2 SA Monitoring Right Side Detector Belt Mine Receiver Assembly Thru-Sight Video Synthetic Jamming Left Side Detector Belt Rear Detector Belt Battlefield Effects M2 (SAT) Transmitter M240 (SAT) Transmitter Precision Gunnery Data Recorder CVKI Chem-Bio Sensor 120MM / Coax Transmitter C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I Legacy Interface Direct CVII Interface Controller & Local Display MILES Family 1553 R/T Gunner Display Loader Display MILES TWGSS/PGSS MGSS/ DIFCUE MAIS FBCB2 Syn. Jam. EPLARS SINCGARS 1553 Bus 802.11Radio Encrpt. Radio Spare CVII Interface Firewire Cables Inside Vehicle Outside Vehicle HUTT BlueLnx GPS/RF Firewire Interface 1 Spare CVII Interface LIM Common Instrumentation Controller RS 232/422 IF Spare Range Radio LIM Calculation Based Models & Algorithms Pre-Processing Logic Power Battery/ Charger BlueLnx Vehicle 24 VDC CoaxMic Assy Wireless Modules Module x,y,z LIM = Legacy IF Module Migrate to Direct CVII Interfaces

Common Instrumentation Controller (CIC) State-of-the Art CVII Implementation Family of Controllers with Common SW and HW Components Configured for Each Category of Operation Optimizing Value, Performance, & Growth Weapons Server (CIC-WS) BLUEFOR and OPFOR Weapon Systems Remote Extension (CIC-RE) Remote Server (CIC-RS) Dismount, Surrogate Weapons, Observer Controllers, Smart Targets Remote Battlefield Effects & Sensors Target Pit Processor/Controller

Common Architecture and Controller for All Weapons and Soldiers CVII SW Based Instrumentation Network Data, Voice, & Video Manages and Controls all Devices on Bus • TargetPairing • Laser (MILES,1.54um…) • 2 Way Laser (precision gunnery) • Geometric Pairing • Weapon/Vehicle Data • 1553 Bus Monitor/Recording • LAN Monitoring/Recording • Digital RF Commo Monit/Rec. • Digital/Analog Video • Manprint • Thru-Sight • Range Safety • Sensors/Measurement • IR/Laser • Radar • Chemical • Biological • Unique Test Instrumentation • Audio/ Visual Cues • Strobe Lights • Pyro Signature Devices • Thermal Signature • Battlefield Effects • Synthetic Jammers • Communications • GPS • Weapons • Communications • Tracking Range/Building • High Speed Data Radio • Live Audio & Video • Range Safety • Target Control & Fight Back • Fully ReprogrammableSW, Logic, & Algorithms Threat FCS Unknown-Unknown

Tailored Testing & Training • Not “one size fits all,” but… • Configured for soldiers current & future unit, mission and systems training objectives • Enables growth & flexibility Threat Pre-Processed AAR Data Packets RPO-A Digital Wireless Link Associates Soldiers w/ Vehicles & CSW Full EMI & Environmental Emerging Weapons & Systems MOUT Digital Battlefield

CVII Summary & Cost Savings Potential C o m m o n V e h I c l e I n s t r u m e n t a t I o n I n i t i a t i v e C V I I • Reduce Acquisition & Sustainment Costs • Rapid User Based Reconfiguration • Flexible & Expandable Open Architecture • Retard Obsolescence Issues • Target Modular Upgrades & New Additional Capabilities • Scalable to Accommodate a Vast Range of Missions • Increase Competition & Grow the Business Base • Leverage Off Service Investments Across Mission Areas • Enable Interoperability Between Range Assets & Programs (Testing & Training) • Steppingstone to Embedded Instrumentation & Future Army Requirements

Common Vehicle Instrumentation Initiative (CVII)