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ENABLING MISSION SUCCESS BY HITTING THE CRITICAL POINT.
As missions change, so do requirements. As increased capabilities were
identified to provide today's target designation and air control, parties
needed access to significantly Improved Targeting Geolocation Accuracy (ITGA).
Rockwell Collins has developed a system delivering new levels of targeting
accuracy.
The Rockwell Collins FireStorm™ system provides combat proven
Situational Awareness (SA) through integrated precision targeting, enabling
ground personnel to seamlessly integrate with airborne assets. Dedicated to supporting the dynamic and changing warfighting environment,
the FireStorm system offers flexible solutions for ground targeting, air support
and call for fire missions. Our FireStorm system is comprised of a lightweight, fully integrated,
mission configurable suite of hardware and software including tablet PC, Laser
Range Finder (LRF), Laser Target Designator (LTD), real-time video receiver,
a Rockwell Collins Azimuth Augmentation system and manpack radio. The system
also includes the Rockwell Collins DAGR GPS receiver, tripods and other system
ancillaries.
strikehawk™ Video downlink receiver
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The Rockwell Collins StrikeHawk is a carefully designed, extremely rugged
compact military video receiver for reception of real-time video transmitted
from targeting pods. UAVs or other surveillance platforms enabling information
for the tactical user. Designed for use by the target designated and air control
party in the specialist role to support targeting missions and provide immediate
Battle Damage Assessment (BDA), the receiver may also be carried by ground
troops taking advantage of any surveillance assets available to them within threatre
and in the vicinity of their immediate operations, offering invaluable insight
into the movements and disposition of not only friendly but also local or
approaching hostile forces. Options for the StrikeHawk cover the downlink bands currently dominating
current in-theatre use and can be tuned to the available pod or downlink frequency
in use. The downlinked images are made available in IP protocol for connection
to tablet PCs or an IP distribution system, or can be displayed on the Rockwell
Collins SO-35 helmet mounted display (HMD) to allow patrol mobility to the
users. When used in conjunction with a tablet PC, the computer controls the
operation of the receiver and allows frequency and other necessary inputs.
In the patrol role the frequency is set by a simple up/down menu on the associated
controller. An extremely compact, body worn and purpose designed omnidirectional
antenna is included to optimize reception of video transmitted from airborne
platforms while on foot. It provides proven reception in excess of user specified
downlink operating ranges.
azimuth augmentation system
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Our Azimuth Augmentation system is used to calibrate and correct direct
targeting accuracy, calibrating out the inherent LRF inaccuracies, and enables
precise delivery of modern GPS guided weapons. Rockwell Collins' Azimuth
Augmentation solution derives its reference bearing by processing signals
from two internal GPS receivers connected to external antennas separated by
a short and variable baseline. The enhanced azimuth accuracy together with
the range and elevation from the LRF is handed off to the RJF software which processes
the target data. The Rockwell Collins system provides U.S. and coalition
forces with a uniquely accurate, fully fielded, combat proven solution for
air and ground targeting.
Tablet PC
At the heart of the FireStorm system is a lightweight tablet PC which
hosts the Rosetta Joint Fires software providing connectivity to the various
system components. Battle manager, situation awareness, Blue Force Tracking
(BFT), test messaging and Air Support Requests (ASR) are processed, transmitted
and received via the tablet PC enabling the sharing of peer to peer data and
target identification between ground targeting, air support and call for fire
missions.
laser range finder
Currently the FireStorm™ system supports a number of different
Laser Range Finders (LRFs) based upon individual customer requirements. The
LRF is fully integrated into the system and provides the necessary ranging
data to the system to enable it to very accurately calculate the target position.
This Rockwell Collins FireStorm system is under evaluation and deployment
by a number of coalition forces to support their Forward Observers and Air
Controllers. Rockwell Collins prides itself on a complete support package covering
spares, repairs, extensive field support and tight integration with aircraft
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Rosetta joint fires software
Rockwell Collins' Rosetta Joint Fires (RJF) software provides connectivity
to the battle manager, situation awareness, Blue Force Tracking (BFT), sharing
of target positions, text messaging and Air Support Requests (ASR). It provides
data forwarding, gateway and routing capabilities that support Link 16 and
other data enabled networks. Our RJF software supports the Rockwell Collins
Azimuth Augmentation software suite, the Indirect Target Mensuration system
software such as PSS-SOF and DPPS, and StrikeHawk™ in addition to 9-line
data links for fighters, bombers, helicopters and other coalition airborne
platforms.
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The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Air Support Operations Center
(ASOC) gateway is the first operational gateway fielded by the USAF. The
gateway acts as a bridge between the users on the battlefield and complex
data links such as Link 16 and SADL. Hardware too heavy to carry can be installed into the gateway vehicle
and via RJF's smart routing technology, command and control and situational
awareness can be shared by all the TACPs on the network.
BUILDING TRUST EVERY DAY.
Rockwell Collins delivers smart communication and aviation electronic
solutions to customers worldwide. Backed by a global network of service and
support, we stand committed to putting technology and practical innovation
to work for you whenever and wherever you need us. In this way, working together,
we build trust. Every day.
For more information contact:
Rockwell Collins
400 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498
Phone: 800-321-2223
319-295-5100
Fax: 319-295-4777
E-mail: <learnmore@rockwellcollins.com>
Website: www.rockwellcollins.com/gs | 
