Remote Operated Small Arms Mount ROSAM Presented By: Nigel Wasil 812-854-5940 [email protected].
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What is the ROSAM?
A remote operated, 2-axis stabilized small arms mount FLIR/CCDTV sighting systems Auto-Tracking function Look-up table for ballistic compensation Multiple weapon interfaces Directed by joy-stick, radar, or remote EO device (i.e. MARFLIR)
What are some benefits of ROSAM?
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Operator inside craft, out of weather Greater accuracy, especially while on fast/dynamic platform Fewer rounds expended Fire cutouts enable small missiles (back-blast) Remote operation for unmanned vehicles Crew servable in event of electronic failure Interface with multiple small arms weapons
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History of ROSAM?
Stabilized GUA-19 Stabilized 25mm Early remote small arms testing
Slaving remote mounts to radar and EO devices
Integrating remote mounts to Integrated Radar Optical Surveillance Sighting System (IROS3) ROSAM IDIQ contract
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ROSAM IDIQ Contract
5 year IDIQ, 21.2 million dollar contract awarded Commercial item synopsis announced April 2003 5 companies submitted proposals 1 Government mount tested at sponsors request
GR-Dynamics Kollmorgen Argos Vision Systems NSWC Louisville Recon Optical Kongsberg Mini-Typhoon CLAWS AVS-2500ST EX-45 CROWS Protector
Land based weapons testing Competitive simulated testing First mounts to be delivered
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GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon
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Kollmorgen CLAWS
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Argos Vision Systems AVS-2500ST
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NSWC Louisville EX-45
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Recon Optical CROWS
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Kongsberg Protector
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Live Fire Testing
The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts could handle the payload and recoil of the M2HB, along with keeping accuracy. Four foot square target at 300 yards Fired 10 round bursts, 8 times
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Lessons Learned During LFT
Firing the weapon distorts the video image from the sighting systems. This will likely have negative affects to the autotrackers. Overcome issues tuning the stabilization to compensate for the recoil of the weapon. Shorter bursts may be more effective than traditional crew served firing bursts.
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Competitive Simulated Testing
The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts stabilization and auto-tracking was adequate in various sea states. Each vender mounted their system on a 6 degrees freedom of motion platform at NAWC TSD, Orlando. Each mount was tested with 13 different scenarios. Dispersion data was recorded from each scenario.
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Lessons Learned During CST
Stabilization isnt everything, auto-tracking is very important. Systems that stabilize the sighting sensors, which send position commands to the weapon, seem to lag behind those that stabilize the whole system.
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6 Degrees of Freedom Platform Video
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CST Data Example: Test 11
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Final Selection
Listed in order of priority Adherence to specification and performance Past Performance Cost Sub-Contracting Plans
Winning Mount: GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon
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COMPLETE SYSTEM: Sight, Gun Mount, Auto-Tracker, Control Station, and Cables, Less than $200K (everything less weapon) WEAPONS:
M2HB .50 Cal Machine Gun MK19 40MM Grenade Launcher GAU-17 Minigun Small Missiles (Objective) ATK .50 Chain Gun (Objective)
SCHEDULE (proposed):
Commercial Item Synopsis Announced Mid April Solicitation Closes End July Land Based Weapons Testing Mid August Competitive Simulated Tested Late August Contract Award End October First 6 delivery End May 2004 Last 3 delivery End June 2004 Future Orders Pending
ACQUISITION:
9 Systems with Operators Station 5 Year IDIQ (21.2 Million Dollar Contract)
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ROSAM Specifications
Stabilized, 2 Axis, Pitch + Yaw Auto-Tracking CCD/TV Camera Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Ballistic Tables for Fire Control Crew Servable 250 Pounds (Less Weapon) 24VDC, 25 Amp Weapons
M2HB, MK19, M240, GAU-17
Future Weapons (Objective)
ATK .50 Cal Chain Gun, MK47 ALGL, Small Missiles
Operating Console Ability to Integrate with Integrated Bridge System
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5 Major Components
Weapon Station Control Unit Weapon Station Commander Safety Panel Operator
Multi Function Display Main Control Panel Payload Control Unit
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Any Questions?
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