Mobile Multi-Spectral TSPI System (MMTS)



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The system is optimized to automatically track and capture Time-Space-position-Information (TSPI) of the world's fastest hypervelocity missiles and projectiles. This system is used in tracking missiles and projectiles for recording TSPI data for engineering analysis of flight trajectories and documentary visual presentation of the mission. MMTS also includes an integrated motion analysis capability for 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) post mission image processing. With the addition of an integrated continuous wave Doppler radar, MMTS provides a single station solution for the capture of 3D data of the flight path of a projectile in real time.

Features

Fully Integrated ARGUS Pedestal and Sensor Control Software

  • Real Time TSPI Data Output
  • Single Station
  • Solution Sensors and System Timing Synchronized to IRIG at 250 Hz
  • Dual-Gate Auto-Tracking with Camera
  • Link at 250 Hz
  • Remote-Control Console
  • Digital Servo Amplifier

    • Sensors/Optics
  • Mid-wave IR, High Speed, 250 FPS, Tracking Camera/ 64-inch f/4, Ritchey-Chretien Lens
  • Long-wave IR High Speed, 250 FPS, Tracking Camera/ 64-inch f/4, Ritchey-Chretien Lens
  • Visible, High Speed, 250 FPS, Tracking Camera/ 40-2200mm, f/3.5-11 /Metric Zoom Lens
  • Visible High Speed Camera - 6000 FPS/ 112.5-inch, f/9, Ritchey-Chretien Lens

    • Software - ARGUS Control Software
  • Integrated Sensor and Tracking Mount Control
  • Automatic Star Calibration and Turn-and-Dump Target Board Calibration
  • Simulation Mode
  • Diagnostics and Maintenance Functions
  • Remote Designation
  • TENA Compatible (Optional)
  • Integrated Post Mission Motion-Analysis Software (TrackEye)

    • The ARGUS control software provides all the functionality the user would expect of an advanced TSPI tracking system. It provides a single interface for the tracking pedestal, sensors, auto-tracking, radar, calibration, target simulation and diagnostics of the complete tracking system. Control of the system is simplified via an intuitive touch screen GUI. The standard ARGUS application can control up to 10 sensor stations, in addition to radar and lasers, allowing a single-operator complete control of all aspects of a complex and highly capable system from a remote location. It also provides the control of single and dual-gate auto trackers and fixed focal length and zoom lenses and focus tables. Automated Star Calibration are incorporated to yield the highest TSPI accuracy of any optical tracking system manufactured today.

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    Radar
    Continuous-Wave Doppler Tracking/Range Radar
  • 80 Watts
  •  Range 65 KM Maximum
  • Radial Velocitybased on CW

    • Specifications
    Nominal Payload 600 pounds
    Maximum Payload 1000+ pounds with reduced accuracy and performance
    Standard Configuration On-Axis optical payload with no man-on-the-mount
    Optional Configuration On Axis Optics with Off Axis Radar
    Azimuth Torque 1500 foot pounds
    Elevation Torque 2 x 300 foot pounds
    Azimuth Acceleration 100+ degrees/second2 with nominal payload
    Elevation Acceleration 100+ degrees/second2 with nominal payload
    Azimuth Velocity 100+ degrees/second
    Elevation Velocity 100+ degrees/second
    Weight 6500 lb trailer mounted pedestal with single axle
    Dimensions 125"L (plus 33" trailer tongue) x 87.25"W x 93.71"H
    Calibration No Radar: Turn & Dump, Star Calibration
    Radar on Top Star Calibration only
    Radar On Side Turn & Dump, Star Calibration
    Encoder 24 bit absolute position optical encoder with 23 bit quadrature output for velocity