Mission - AGI

AGI Technology for Coastal and Maritime
Surveillance
Mission
Why are we here?
October 2010
– Analyze/assess asset performance
– Optimize ISR assets
– Improve mission effectiveness
How can AGI software support
your needs?
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Historically a challenge
Today’s challenges
Terrorist attacks
Illegal immigration
Piracy
Natural resource
security
Smuggling
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Platforms continue to evolve
Need multiple systems for success
System challenges
Asset assessment
Asset coordination
and deployment
Mission planning
Analyzing “gaps”
and mitigating issue
Optimize ISR assets
Dynamic replanning
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Benefits of AGI technology
System of systems analysis
Single asset analysis
Interoperability
– Data formats
– New and existing systems
Platform/payload agnostic
Rapid prototyping
Fosters collaboration
C3ISR Systems using AGI technology
Surveillance and Reconnaissance planning - (ISR)
– US DoD Airborne MASINT Mission Planner (AMMP)
– DB-110 Tactical Reconnaissance Mission Planning System
– US Civil Air Patrol AGI-CAP Search Tool
– Australian Border Protection Command Mission Planner
– Wide Area Sensor Planning (WASP)
– General Dynamics Canada Mission Planner
– Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System
– USMC MEB Planning Toolkit
Communications planning & C2 - (C3)
– RT Logic T400S Channel Simulator
– L-3 Communications C4ISR Planning
– US Navy Automated Digital Network System
– Systematic Communications Planning
– Coastguard Maritime C2
– IHS AIS Viewer
– GCCS Tactical 3D Common Operating Picture
– C4VAS
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Key AGI Capabilities for
Coastal and Maritime Surveillance
AGI technology applied
System-level analysis
– Multi-asset Multi-platform analysis
– Payload performance:
EO, IR, RADAR, SAR
– Communications performance
– Aircraft and ship routes
– Interoperability
– 3D visualization
Applications
– Collaboration - trade studies concept
design
– Pre and post mission analysis
– Real-time or simulated
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Multi-asset Multi-platform Performance
Coverage Modeling
– Analyze multi-asset performance and interactions
– Model constraints
– Assess task force performance using multiple criteria
Sensor modeling
– Model field of view or field of regard
– Tracking and scanning rates
– Placed on any point of asset
Body masking
Angle constraints
Case Study: Search and Rescue
Problem: Planning and tracking needed
for recon, disaster relief and
counter-narcotic operations
Solution:
Civil Air Patrol
US Air Force Auxiliary
AGI-CAP Search Tool:
Streamlined workflow for
operators
Outcome: Quick, easy planning and
search area coverage tool
AGI software was operational solution for CAP: responsible
for 85% of American inland search and rescue operations
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Radar
Radar systems modeling
– Physical environment
Terrain masking and reflection
Atmospheric properties
Weather and sun effects
– Interference effects
Friendly and enemy
Calculate jamming
capabilities
– Generate reports and
graphs
Radar
Radar systems modeling
– Define asset
– Search/track mode
Fixed PRF and CW
Doppler and pulse integration
tools
Freq/aspect-dependent RCS
– Analysis functions
Single/multi pulse SNR vs.
time
Ambiguous range/Doppler
values
Probability of detection
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Advanced route modeling
Aircraft performance
– Based on aircraft properties
– Create aircraft flight plan
Procedures
– Waypoint to waypoint
– Holding patterns
– Takeoff/Landing
– Terrain following
Waypoints
– Runways, navaid, other
objects
Ships and vessels
C A S E S T U D Y
Persistent ISR
Problem:
Solution:
Comparison of space-based
radar versus aircraft radar for
surveillance of the coastal
CONUS regions
Automate a complex trade study
by varying multiple parameters
within STK scenarios
Outcome:
Reduced analysis time by months and
increased larger-than-expected trade
space
Outcome:
STK’s APIs accelerated comprehensive trade studies and analyses
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3D visualization and interoperability
Enhance situational awareness
– Integrate terrain, imagery and GIS data
into 3D COP
Define airspace/regions
“Deconflict” assets
– Model moving assets:
Aircraft, sea vessels, threats
– Integrate real time or simulated
data from other systems
GIS
HLA and DIS
C A S E S T U D Y – Operations
US Tactical 3D COP
Problem:
The US Joint Global Command and Control
System (GCCS-J) required a common 3D
view of the battlefield including GIS,
multiple real-time feeds, and views of
current sensor FOV
Solution: Northrop Grumman partnered with AGI to
create T3DCOP, an STK Engine
application that is now integrated into
GCCS-J
Outcome:
Commanders at all levels now have
synchronized 2D and 3D situational
awareness with minimal training
Essential 3D situational awareness seamlessly integrated
into existing architecture
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Coastal and maritime surveillance
scenario
Coastal and maritime surveillance
Situation: Deploy/Task ISR assets for
improved surveillance better security
Location: Australian coast
ISR Assets: Coastal Radar and Aircraft/UAV
AGI software deployed to:
– Define area and merge GIS data, imagery and terrain
– Model coastal radar and assess performance
– Determine gaps and areas of interest
– Model aircraft surveillance
– Dynamically re-Plan aircraft
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Summary
COTS software available today to
support your efforts
Supporting you with:
– System of system analysis
– Multi-sensor analysis
– Comms performance
– 3D visualization
Foundation for success
– Interoperability
– Open architecture
– World class support and training
From concept to operations
Next steps
For additional information on AGI technology:
– Contact your local resources
– Request a meeting
– Learn more at
www.agi.com
adn.agi.com
To start using AGI technology
– Global Tech Tour Promotion
– Attend training
– Request a demo
Thank you for your attendance!
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C A S E S T U D Y
Thank you
US D.o.D – Radar Planning for UAVs
Problem:
Radar threat modeling required in
existing planning system. When
would aircraft be detected by enemy
radar?
Solution: STK Engine and DoD radar models
use dynamic RCS to rapidly identify
detections in a mission plan
Outcome: Expanded analysis capability with
COSTs software enabling predict
and avoid solution
Rapid delivery of a technically accurate solution for radar prediction
performance in existing mission planning system
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C A S E S T U D Y - Operations
Automated Collection Planning Tool - ACPT
Problem: US Air Force needed simple,
accurate, and automated
means of tasking satellites
and aircraft
Solution: RRI developed STK Engine
interface to automate STK
astrodynamic analysis and
optimize collection strategies
Outcome: Tasking is completed faster,
redundancy is minimized, and
satellite usage is maximized
Satellites produce more images in less time
using automated STK Engine ACPT
Unique Strengths of AGI
Platform Independence
– Land
– Sea
– Air
– Space
Advanced Physics
– Vehicle motion
– Sensors
– RF
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Unique Strengths of AGI
Performance
– 3D Rendering
Fast and smooth rendering
High detail
Global scale
– Real-time data management
10,000’s of tracks
Geometric analysis
– Flexible development architecture
C#, C++, .NET, Java, etc
Scalability (SOA, web-services)
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