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58 -- DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADVANCE RANGE DATA SYSTEM (ARDS) ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ARDSE) SOL F08635-01-R-0004 DUE 081800 POC Karen Schutt, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-8601 ext. 5076, Fax (850)882-3130, Email schutt@eglin.af.mil -- Michele Mitchell, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-9391x5039, Fax 850-882-3130, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F08635-01-R-0004&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: Karen Schutt, schutt@eglin.af.mil. The RISPO is planning an information gathering cross talk conference to discuss the new upcoming acquisition for the Advanced Range Data System (ARDS) Enhancement Program (ARDSE). The ARDSE program will develop a more robust ARDS capability by developing state-of-the-art technology and incorporating advanced technology commercial products/standards to achieve the T&E requirements of the 21st century and to support interoperability with the training community and with our Allies. The principle capabilities to be addressed in this program are: (1) efficient packaging and miniaturization for better internal mounting flexibility for advanced and smaller airborne platforms as well as for pod mount configurations; (2) flexible-spectrum efficient, high speed data transfer, control and transmission capabilities; (3) increased TSPI accuracy incorporating SAASM and "M" code capable GPS operation; and (4) standardization of interface protocols as outlined in the Plug-and-Play concept. This program will meet the new requirements by incorporating advanced technology GPS receivers interfaced with highly accurate inertial reference units (IRU). Desired characteristics for these GPS/IRU components include: (1) commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) modular components and Non-Developmental Items (NDI); (2) state-of-the-art, all-in-view GPS receivers with SAASM and Wide Area GPS Enhancement (if deployed), Wide Area Augmentation System, and Local Area Augmentation System capabilities; (3) jam resistant GPS receivers and state-of-the-art GPS and data link antenna designs to optimize system performance during high dynamic operations in a GPS and tactical jamming environment; (4) a variety of high and low accuracy/cost inertial units for flexibility to meet mission requirements; (5) optimal real time and post-mission GPS data processing software enhancements; and (6) high dynamic TSPI systems capable of operating on high dynamic platforms (i.e., accelerations up to 20gs). The enhanced ARDS data link system will incorporate the following characteristics: (1) increased and variable data transfer rates; (2) increased frequency spectrum efficiency and the flexibility to tune the system to other band(s); (3) interface standardization and flexibility to allow maximum use of COTS and NDI equipment; (4) participant-to-participant communication to enhance off-range operational capability. Modularity and flexibility will be built into the system to allow the ARDS Enhanced PODS and plates to be reconfigured to meet the various mission requirements. System modularity and miniaturization objectives include: (1) miniaturized GPS receivers and inertial components for internal mounts; (2) miniaturization of datalink components to allow for internal mounting of datalink modules; and (3) increased capability to use various power sources for embedded operations. The participant system will efficiently interface with aircraft and weapon bus systems via MIL-STD- 1553 and MIL-STD-1760 interfaces. Any industry interested in the ARDSE program is encourage toattend the cross talk conference. The conference will run from 8:00 A.M until noon on both 21 August and 22 August 2000. Interested industry should contact Mr. John Porche at 850-882-8601 ext 5010 to sign up. A draft Systems Requirement Document will be available for review NLT 18 August 2000 at www.eps.gov. Posted 08/10/00 (D-SN484445). (0223)

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