To provide cost-effective, reusable and reconfigurable control subsystems for live sub-scale aerial targets, live full-scale rotary-wing targets, and live unmanned mobile ground targets used in test and evaluation events and training exercises.
DESCRIPTION:
TCS is comprised of two components: the Target Tracking Control System (TTCS) and the Army Common Control System (ACCS). The TTCS is a mobile control system that provides on-site control of a large variety of targets. Through its Ultra High-Frequency data link (380-400MHz band), the system is capable of controlling up to four targets out to distances of 200 miles from the control console with a single data link unit. The system can control targets out to 400 miles with a remote relay. Additional radio frequency units can be added to the control system network for additional target control. There are two configurations of the TTCS. The first is installed in a climate-controlled S280 transportable shelter or building, and the second is installed in man-portable hard-shell “suitcases.” With the addition of extra control consoles, both systems can be expanded to control as many targets as needed.
The ACCS includes ground control equipment for aerial and ground targets, vehicle avionics, test sets and upgrades for the Unmanned Aircraft System-Target (UAS-T). ACCS incorporates the technology of the Target Tracking and Control System-Ultra High-Frequency (TTCS-U) and augments it with a ground target control capability.
