GULF RANGE DRONE CONTROL UPGRADE SYSTEM MOBILE CONTROL SYSTEM
Affiliation
General Electric Government Services, Inc.Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Issue Date
1991-11Keywords
GRDCUSdrone command and control
formation control
data link
multilateration real-time processing
weapon testing
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Proceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection.Abstract
The Gulf Range Drone Control Upgrade System (GRDCUS) Mobile Control System (GMCS) is an integral part of the test ranges located on the Gulf of Mexico. This paper begins with a brief overview of the current Gulf Range systems. These systems consist of five major components: ground stations, ground computer systems, data link/transponders, consoles, and software. The GMCS van contains many of these components to provide a stand-alone range capability for remote operations. This paper describes the development and assembly of the GMCS van and focuses on the on-board computer systems, consoles, and data link technology. An overall system engineering approach was used during GMCS development and is highlighted through the use of rapid prototyping. This methodology and the lessons learned are presented in the paper. Suggestions for future applications are considered.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079