1. EADS - DOD Collaboration on MILDS MW
EADS Defence Electronics & DSTO Presentation 13.April.2010
AOC Adelaide
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2. History

3. Introduction of AAR-60 within the ADF
MWS ?
ECHIDNA Contract
MILDS selected for Echidna Project (AIR 5416, Phase 2A)
Initially contracted by CoA for Blackhawk & CH-47 under ECHIDNA as part of full EWSP suite..but then standalone “HeSA” suite (including MCDU, INU) contracted for “interim” solutions which have since been retained.
Also contracted for P3C in HeSA configuration under AIR5276, Phase 4

4. MILDS HeSA Equipment

5. CH-47

6. AP-3C

7. In total about 100 ADF aircraft are equipped with MILDS
ARH Tiger, MRH90
MILDS is also on board of ARH Tiger and MRH90 helicopters as part of the standard EWSP suite
In total about 100 ADF aircraft are equipped with MILDS

8. Collaboration between DoD and EADS
on MILDS MW

9. Background of Collaboration
Because MILDS is considered crucial for A/C protection against SAMs, DSTO was tasked to assess performance against specific threats
DSTO analyzed data recordings
from live missile firings
From operational missions in theater
After intensive discussions both ADF and EADS came to the conclusion that
There is potential for performance improvement of MILDS performance against specific threats
The parties would collaborate in undertaking algorithmic adaptations ( via new SW updates)

10. IMAGE PROCESSING “THREATS” Marginal tracks from/ to other sensors
Prioritized tracks
from/ other sensors
Tracking
Object-
classification
Fusion of data
from all
sensor heads
Established
tracks
Prioritized
tracks
Detected
objects
INS data
Object-
segmentation
"Pre-processing"
Communication
“THREATS”
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11. Collaboration Collaboration Model Operational Data Recordings
OPS Feedback
Tools
MILDS SW 3.x

12. Collaboration Results
Result of 1.5 years of common work is SW version 3.x of MILDS
Increased declaration performance ( new missile types )
Lower FAR in specific environments ( e.g. Afghanistan, Iraq )
Special adaptation for ADF needs
Benefits for other MILDS customers
Improved MILDS performance
Operational Feedback ( combat experience )
Independent Reference Customer
Clear Win – Win Situation for all parties

13. Leasons Learned from such Collaboration
Win – Win Arrangement for all parties and all customers benefit
ADF is a excellent partner for such arrangements
EADS able to share know-how without fear of IP leakage
Improved AAR-60

14. Collaboration between DoD & EADS on MILDS MW
Introduction of Hostile Fire Indication (HFI)

15. Aim of current Collaboration
Introduction of new functionality into MILDS Block II sensor using more advanced MILDS-F internals
Based on requirements from ADF
Work-share for HFI solution
Small arms fire focus  DSTO
RPG focus  EADS

16. HFI with MILDS – DSTO perspective Introduction
MILDS Block 2 has ability to detect Hostile Fire
At useful ranges
Against various calibres
Can detect muzzle flash, tracer, RPG emissions
Opportunity for HFI inside current architecture of MILDS Block 2
Different objects to track mean extra information needed for HFI algorithm
Additional preprocessor outputs
Additional main processor software

17. HFI with MILDS – DSTO perspective What are the problems in HFI?
Detect and track tracer
Passive measurements on platform
Track along as much of tracer flight
Locate origin of small arms fire
Bearing to weapon
Geolocation of weapon
World coordinates viewpoint
HFI algorithm performance must not affect MAWS algorithm performance
First problem is tracking the tracer rounds
Second problem is using the tracks to give position of shooter: initially bearing, then geolocation over time (triangulation)

18. HFI with MILDS – DSTO perspective Data collection and testing
Clutter Flight Trials
Targeting Rotary Platform
5x MILDS-F Sensors
IR Sensors
Visible Sensors
Developing DAQ HW – synchronised recordings
Live Fire Trials
Capture representative engagement geometries
Approximate operational rotary-wing sensor geometry
Testing current algorithm state
Algorithm improvement
Simulation validation
Data gathering and testing.
DAQ HW = digital acquisition hardware
Should we

19. HFI with MILDS – DSTO perspective End point
Desired end point is tested algorithm that can be transitioned to engineering into MILDS Block II
More complete threat warning solution for ADF
Upgrade to HFI capability will require sensor replacement only

20. AMPS-MV Helicopter RPG protection

21. AMPS-MV System Aproach
Detection of RPG ejection by AAR-60
Confirmation by Active Confirmation Sensor
Active PD a small beam ( few degree )
Adjustable antenna using precision info from AAR-60
Confirmation of RPG
Measurement of distance and velocity
Activation of countermeasure at precise distance

22. Questions?