1. Vetronics Overview

2. ….Not Physically Bounded
TARDEC Vetronics Technology System Perspective
Impact of Vetronics Growth….
Growing Technical Dimension:
Electronic Precision
Inter Subsystem Cooperation
Computers/Information Management
Inter System Cooperation
Intelligent Collaboration/Autonomy
What is the System?
….Not Physically Bounded
Expanded Trade Space:
Traditional Physical Integration
Embedded Subsystems
Battlefield Systems
Support Systems
Development Systems
The Crew
Vetronics Technology is Focused on the New Trade Space

3. Vetronics Technology Areas
Embedded
Simulation
Intelligent Systems
Systems Architecture
Crew Stations
Telematics
Autonomous
Navigation

4. Autonomous Navigation
Vetronics Technology Focus/Programs
Intelligent Systems
Advanced Robot Systems Planning
NUGAS Planning
VTI Experimentation
UCD Experimentation
Model Based Systems Engineering
Small Robot Control/Payloads
System Integration
Experimentation
Systems Engineering
Mission Planning
Intelligent Behavior
Crew Stations
CAT ATD
VTI Intelligent Agent
VTI Human Interface
AMRDEC FC NET STO Integration
ARL HRED TPAs
FCS AWI IPT Support
Advanced HRI Planning
Human Machine Interface
Cockpit Environment
Intelligent Agents
RF ATD
VTI AutoNav Integration
VTI Follower Technology
ARL Robotics TPAs
FCS UGV Support
Autonomous Navigation
Perception Sensing
Perception Modeling
Localization
Navigation

5. Vetronics Technology Focus/Programs
Embedded Simulation
3D Visualization
3D Terrain
Simulation Based Services
Simulation Operating Environment
Virtual Development Environment
VTI Embedded Simulation
MATREX Integration
STC STO Integration
Human Performance Modeling
Virtual FCS UCD II
Systems Architecture
VTI Architecture
AMPS STO
Virtual SIL
WSTAWG API Development
Weapon System COE
FCS SoS COE Support
Tera-bit Module
System Networks
Computing Operating Environment
Low Power Management
Domain Architectures
Telematics
FCS Supportability IPT
Prognostics Planning
Telematics Lab Development
NAC Program Integration
Tactical Vehicle PM Support
Diagnostics
Prognostics
Embedded Logistics
Embedded Maintenance

6. Vetronics Technology Integration Effort
Crew integration & Automation Testbed
(CAT) ATD
Robotic Follower ATD
Two-crew
Decision Aids
multi-role
Advanced
FCS Crewstations
Electronic
Architecture
Ruck
Carrier
Supply Platoon
MANPRINT
Advanced
Embedded
Interfaces
Simulation
Rear Security
NLOS/BLOS Fire
Demonstrate the crew interfaces, automation, and integration technologies required to operate and support Future Combat Systems
Mature & demonstrate robotics technology required for early insertion into Future Combat Systems
Detailed breakdown of our focus areas
Pacing Technologies:
Pacing Technologies:
Soldier-Machine
Interface
Decision Aids
Embedded
Simulation
Electronics
Architecture
Soldier-Robot
Interface
Semiautonomous
Perception
Intelligent
Situational Behavior
Leader-Follower
Technology

7. RF ATD (with COUGAR turret)
FCS Unmanned
Combat Demonstration
Targets
ARV-1
RF ATD (with COUGAR turret)
ARV-2
Demo III XUV
Control Vehicle (CV)
CAT ATD
Demonstrated:
1:1 Operator to ARV Control
ARV Engagement
CAT and RF ATDs leveraged to provide maximum support to Future Combat Systems