Smart onboard data interface module

Smart Onboard Data Interface Module SMODIM - SMART ONBOARD DATA INTERFACE MODULE

The Modular SMart Onboard Data Interface Module (SMODIM) integrates with aircraft and ground vehicles to provide collective Force-on-Force participation and weapons systems training. It provides simulated weapons engagements and real-time performance monitoring.

Modular SMODIM

The SMODIM is the primary component of the Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) and other training systems developed by Inter-Coastal Electronics (ICE). It interfaces electronically to the weapons system to provide weapons emulation. It actively monitors, tracks, records and transmits exercise data to the Command & Control station for real-time observation and playback during After Action Review (AAR). The SMODIM has a built-in GPS receiver, telemetry radio, data recorder, MIL-STD-1553 mux bus processors, and power supply.

AREA WEAPONS EFFECT DATA The SMODIM processes Area Weapons Effect (AWE) data received from the ground station and computes geometric solutions for the RF Hellfire, SAL, 30mm gun and rocket engagements. It selects a target from its onboard player/position database in the appropriate weapons impact footprint, then uses the Probability of Hit (Ph) factor to determine the assessment (i.e., ‘hit’/‘miss’). Via the data link, it then informs the target it has been selected for assessment. The SMODIM passes Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA) feedback directly to the aircraft weapons processor and the command control station through an on-board telemetry radio.

NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS The SMODIM maintains a dynamic position database through player-to-player communications. The on-board telemetry radio supports simultaneous distribution to multiple locations providing network communications. The radio acts as a message repeater to overcome line-of-sight interruptions. The SMODIM is configurable using an Improved Hand Held Initializer (IHHI).

SMOTAR SOFTWARE The SMODIM interfaces with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networks using SMOTAR; SMODIM Tracking, Analysis & Recording software. GPS provides real-time position data as players are dynamically simulated, tracked and recorded over tactical maps and aerial photos.

The SMODIM is fully compatible with the [Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES)] and laser-based direct fire weapons. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for MILES-type lasers by providing the capability to geometrically pair weapon engagements.

MONITORED PARAMETERS

A/C Position Location and Heading
A/C Pitch, Roll and Yaw
Ammunition Inventories
ASE Status (on/off)
Missile, Rocket and Gun Firing
Player ID
Radar Altitude
Range to Target
Real Time Casualty Assessment
Weapon Release
Selected Sight
Selected Designator Laser Code
and Missile Seeker Code
TADS Azimuth
Target Position

The SMODIM is the training instrumentation for the AH-64D Apache Longbow Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) and is in use by the U.S. Army at all three Combat Training Centers (NTC, JRTC, JMTC) and Home Stations on the following platforms:

AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter
WAH-64 Westland Apache Helicopter
CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopter
UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter
LYNX Attack Helicopter
Aircraft Survivability Equipment Trainer
(ASET) IV
Avenger Air Defense
M270, M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

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References

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_Integrated_Laser_Engagement_System>

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