Modernized Assembly (M-DSA) October 22, 2013 Matt Hoffman Director, M-TADS/PNVS Missiles and Fire Control LTC Van Riper Apache Sensors Product Manager U.S. Army 2013 Lockheed Martin Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE A1013-0507-1
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Modernized Assembly (M-DSA) Description M-DSA is the next sensor modernization of the M-TADS Legacy DSA is 30+ years old and was not modernized with Arrowhead upgrade (2005), obsolescence now beginning to impact reliability (operations & support cost driver) M-DSA includes: Modernized Laser Range Finder/Designator High Resolution Near Infrared (NIR) & Color TV Sensor, Tactical & Eye-Safe Laser, Laser Pointer Marker, Laser Spot Tracker, Inertial Measurement Unit & Modernized Day Sensor Structure Assembly Color TADS Electronic Display and Control includes 5 x5 1280 x 1280 color display, optimized for FLIR and Digital Color Imagery, sunlight readable and NVIS A/B compatible Capability/Improvements Adds color capability to the cockpit Better image resolution Laser Pointer Marker on gimbal (for better air-to-air and airto-ground coordination) Matches M-NSA FLIR medium & narrow FOV (supports blending) IMU provides better stability (for longer range performance) Added eye-safe lasing capability (for training & urban environments) Allows for two-level maintenance (repair at the flight line) Requirements Escalating obsolescence issues make Legacy DSA unsupportable Combat field data identified Legacy DSA as weak link U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Statement of Continuing Need validated by Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations in March 2007 Schedule and Milestones Phase 1 (Laser & Electronics) Development contract awarded Sept 2008 Critical Design Review completed April 2009 Qualification & Flight Test completed June 2011 Engineering Change Proposal completed Aug 2011 Production contracted Dec 2011 First Production kit delivery May 2013, on contract for >600 kits Phase 2 (Electro-Optical Upgrade) Development contract awarded Sept 2010 Critical Design Review completed Sept 2011 Qualification started Oct 2013 Flight test planned Nov/Dec 2013 Engineering Change Proposal planned Aug 2014 Production contract award planned Sept 2014 LOCKHEED CLEARED MARTIN FOR PROPRIETARY PUBLIC RELEASE INFORMATION A1013-0507-3
Obsolescence Replacement Program Lots 1-3 Production Remove Phase 1: Laser Upgrade Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator (LRFD) Install DEU Power Adapter Cable Kit LRFD Adapter Kit Laser Transceiver Unit (LTU) Laser Electronics Unit (LEU) Avionics System Processor (ASP) Common Power Supply (CPS) Electronics Unit (DEU) EMD Nearing Completion Remove Phase 2: M-DSA Upgrade Install TV Sensor (TVS) Structure Assy (DSSA) Modernized Day Sensor Structure Assy (M-DSSA) Video Cables Laser Spot Tracker (LST) DEI Stir Fan M-TVS Stir Fan M-DSA Shroud (M-DSHRD) Modernized TV Sensor (M-TVS) Laser Tracker Receiver (LTR) 3x Gyro CCAs (GCCAs) Shroud (DSHRD) Laser Pointer Marker (LPM) Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Electronics Interface (DEI) Interface (DSI) Power Distribution (DPD) Modernized Video Processor (MVP) M-DSA Improves System Performance and Reduces Life Cycle Cost NOT CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE A1013-0507-4
M-DSA Fields of View Upgrades Legacy DSA All-Light TV 4.0 deg Wide 0.9 deg Narrow M-DSA All-Light & Color TV 9.32 deg 2.5 deg 0.64 deg Medium Narrow Ultra-Narrow Blends M-NSA FLIR 50.0 deg Wide 9.32 deg Medium LOCKHEED CLEARED MARTIN FOR PROPRIETARY PUBLIC RELEASE INFORMATION 2.5 deg Narrow M-DSA Blends with FLIR Medium & Narrow Fields of Views A1013-0507-5
M-DSA Program Schedule 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Concept Analysis SRR SDR PDR 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 9 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2006 IRAD Baseline ICD 2007 IRAD IMU Risk Reduction Laser Risk Reduction Baseline ICD IMUs TV Phase 1 Development TV Risk Reduction 2008 IRAD M - DSA Design Common LRM Integ. Laser Test Equip Eng Optic Equip A/C Integ Equip Capital M-TADS Phase 2 Development Phase 1 Tool & Test Equipment Phase 1 Prod Award Laser / Sensor Testing TxA Algorithm Dev. 2009 IRAD CTV Sensor Testing TxA Algorithm Testing Eng Optical Equip Test Bed Capital M-LRFD Phase 1 (Lots 1,2, and 3 Production Phase 2 Prod Award Mech. Risk Reduction 2010 IRAD Risk Reduction Capital M-DSA Phase 2 Production Tool & Test Equipment 2012 IRAD Dual Mode LST 2013 IRAD Capital IRAD Contract Funded/on Contract Planned Contract DMLST Risk Reduction LOCKHEED CLEARED MARTIN FOR PROPRIETARY PUBLIC RELEASE INFORMATION A1013-0507-6
B&W vs. Color M-DSA Provides High Resolution NIR & Color Capability LOCKHEED CLEARED MARTIN FOR PROPRIETARY PUBLIC RELEASE INFORMATION A1013-0507-7
M-DSA Capabilities Video LOCKHEED CLEARED MARTIN FOR PROPRIETARY PUBLIC RELEASE INFORMATION A1013-0507-8
Program Summary Description Provides Apache helicopters with the ability to search, locate, identify & engage handoff targets during during day & night operations Capabilities Significantly enhanced performance matches M-TADS FLIR fields of view (FOV) Upgrades: High Resolution NIR & Color TV Sensor, Tactical & Eye-Safe Laser, Laser Pointer Marker, Laser Spot Tracker, Inertial Measurement Unit & Modernized Structure Assembly with a ultra-narrow FOV Sustainment: Two-level maintenance & PBL Reliability: Exceeds current M-TADS/PNVS Status Apache M-TADS/PNVS was fielded in 2005; M-TADS upgrade did not include the DSA Obsolescence is a challenge TCM attack/recon validated requirement via statement of continuing need LM working design on IRAD since 2005 Phase 1 production Dec 2011; Lots 1-3 currently on contract Phase 2 system development & demonstration ECP Sept 2014 Issues/Actions M-DSA is PM Apache #1 UFR program The Army Apache DSA is 30+ years old; replacement program established to mitigate obsolescence Technological advancements will allow the insertion of enhanced capabilities versus maintaining an expensive legacy system M-DSA Overcomes Obsolescence & Improves Operational Capability LOCKHEED MARTIN PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE A1013-0507-9