UNCLASSIFIED/FOUOEUGS-PSS-STC System Overview to ATEC1 EUGS/PSS Slew-to-Cue Information Update Brief...

UNCLASSIFIED/FOUOEUGS-PSS-STC System Overview to ATEC 1

EUGS/PSS Slew-to-CueInformation Update Brief

MAJ Carlito O. Flores


To provide ATEC personnel a System Overview on the Expendable Unattended Ground Sensor (E-UGS) / Persistent Surveillance Systems (PSS) Slew-to-Cue (STC) requirement, technical approach, and schedule.

Purpose


• Requirement: JUONS CC-0475 defines urgent requirement for automated capability to slew aerostat full motion video cameras to areas of activity based on cues from Expendable Unattended Ground Sensors (E-UGS).

• Cost: $6.5M (OPA) received for initial EUGS STC procurement, training, and fielding.

• Schedule:- Funding: received 29 Mar 12- ADM: May 12- Contract Award (UCA): 1 Jun 12- C&L Test: 7-13 Jun 12 (emerging results 1 Jul 12; final report due 30 Jul 12)- UMR: 15 Aug 12- FUE: 1 Sep 12

• Slew-to-Cue Performance: - Performance representative HW/SW met or exceeded the requirement throughout

SIL and YPG demonstrations- EUGS is a proven capability and performed IAW C&L dated, Oct 2011- PTDS cueing accuracy already documented with other representative systems; C&L

dated, Jan 2011

STC BLUF


• STC JUONS CC-0475 endorsed by JRAC 9 Sep 11 Endorsed by G3/5/7 on 29 Oct 11

• STC Execution Plan reviewed/supported by G3 and USFOR-A, Jan 12

• Concept brief to BG(P) Greene and COL Stawowczyk 12 Jan 12- BG(P) Greene’s comments after receiving Concept Brief:

Provide Risk slide

Ensure execution of ATEC FOA

• Ongoing deployment of 285 E-UGS to OEF

• Successful End-to-End Functionality Test of HW/SW on both PTDS/PGSS aerostats conducted at SILs and YPG; 9-14 Apr 12

• Proposed solution will be capable of BETSS-C integration w/ SW ver. 1.5.9- E-UGS successfully demonstrated with BETSS-C at NVL-SIL

Program Background


JUONS CC-0475

• RC-S requested 44 Slew-to-Cue Kits (with sensors), 02 Apr 11

• JUONS endorsed by CENTCOM, 14 Jul 11

• JRAC Memorandum dated 09 Sep 11- Referenced The Joint Staff J-8 Deputy Director for Requirements (J8 DDR) validated

the operational requirements of subject JUONS on August 23, 2011 and a quantity sufficient for fielding on all planned OEF Persistent Surveillance System aerostats.

• G-3/5/7 Memorandum dated 29 Oct 11- Requests JUONS be assigned to a PM with delivery of execution plan

- Specified E-UGS for integration with PSS

• Coordination between PM FLIR, G-2, IJC, and USFOR-A determined that the correct quantity of planned PSS sites in OEF is 124, 18 Apr 12

Requirements Background

JUONS Requirement: Provide an automated capability to slew PSS ISR assets to areas of activity based on cues from E-UGS.


Performance Requirements

Requirement

Sensor Detects normal human walking traffic patterns and vehicles moving at 10 mph or greater 20m detection radii (Objective) and 15m (Threshold) when sensors are emplaced in pairs, 1m to 5m apart in representative operational environment of hard-packed soil.

Transmission Distance The E-UGS sensors shall transmit and allow consistent reception at a range of at least 20km (Objective),10km (Threshold) from sensor to the PSS location without repeaters or relays to allow PSS operator to cue the to the EO/IR sensor to the location of the E-UGS detection location .

Cueing When an emplaced EUGS sensor detects a target, the PSS operator shall receive a cue indicating the location of the detecting EUGS and if that detection is a personnel or activity

Latency Latency. The E-UGS detection report , via the UTAMS SW, shall provide the operator a cue no more than five seconds (Objective) and 10 seconds (Threshold) after detection of activity.

UTAMS Software The UTAMS software will serve as an interface between the EUGS Base Station receiver and the PSS Ground Station software.

Interface The EUGS base station provides an message via Ethernet interface containing the 24-bit ID of the sensor detecting activity along with the target classification in accordance with the EUGS Interface Control Document (ICD), 27 Sept, 2010

Weight The E-UGS receiver, antenna and cables shall weigh no more than 5 pounds

Status Reports The E-UGS shall send a status report identifying the sensor battery life, Mode selected and RF transmission strength 2min, 17min, 30min, 60min and every 12 hours after the sensor is turned on

Tamper The E-UGS shall send a tamper alert message to the PSS operator immediately if a sensor is tampered

Data Dissemination The PSS system shall have the capability to disseminate data generated from the E-UGS cue, to include the image, to the emplacing units Tactical Operation Center (TOC) no more than 10 seconds (objective) and 15 seconds (threshold) after the EO/IR sensor is cued


CONOP

COP

FOB

Aerostat Ground Control Station

Brigade Level ISR/Force Pro

EO/IR Sensors

Cmd Video

Network Switch

E-UGS Receiver &

Antenna

PTDS/PGSS

Sensors are emplaced by Movement and Maneuver Soldiers to meet ISR and FP plans

Sensors detects vehicle or foot traffic and send detection information directly to EUGS receiver

EUGS receiver sends information to UTAMS module UTAMS module determines location of sensor and sends MGRS

coordinates to ground station operator PTDS/PGSS ground station operator receives detection information,

slews camera to detection cue and obtains PID If there are no targets in the FOV, the operator zooms the camera to a

wider FOV. (IAW current SOP for other cueing sensors) If in the wider FOV no targets can be found then the operator begins

a step stare or box search. (IAW current SOP for other cueing sensors).

When the target is located the operator zooms the camera in to gain positive ID of the activity.

TOC

Fielded

S-T-C

CommandL0C

KEY


Technical Approach

EO/IR Sensors

Cmd Video

Network Switch

Network Switch

PTDS/JSWSPGSS/Gatekeeper

PTDS/PGSS

Video

Ethernet Data

Cmd &Control

E-UGSSensors

UGS RF Receiver Module

Ethernet Data

RF Transmission

Performs signal processing of geophone inputs and discriminates between footsteps/vehicles from background noise and transmits Detection/Status message in ERFF format

UTAMSModule

GFE: G-2 Funded, ARL developed, STC Software Toolkit hosted on UTAMS SW Module.

E-UGS Antenna

Performs algorithms to detect ERFF transmission of Detection/Status messages

Sends/Receives Detection/Status messages via UTAMS Module from aerostat to JSWS

Operator has ability to cue EO/IR sensor or ignore activity report

PSS

• Increased LOS transmission from E-UGS sensor >25k

• Alerts PSS operator to E-UGS detection/location• Provides slew-to-cue capability to PSS operator• Enhances operational impact of PSS ISR assets • Maintains current E-UGS sensor detection radius


Message Received and Relayed down to UTAMS Computer via Hard Wire

Coordinates sent to Camera From PSS Computer

Cue Imager to Target Location.

Target Detection &Transmission to Aerostat mounted EUGS Receiver

1.

2.

4.

5.

UTAMS Computer Relays Target Detection Location to PSS Computer

3.

PSS DetectionTransmitted to Display at TOC , Company level, etc

6.

PSS

EUGS / BAISPSS Ground Station

System Overview


EUGS ReceiverEUGS

Antenna

Target

RF link

EUGS

PSS Ethernet Network

PSS Imager

UTAMS Map Display

PSS Map Display

sensor locations PSS Ground Station

UTAMS

Detection Payload

Cueing Payload

PSS Aerostat

Cueing Data Flow


STC Performance Information

LOS Distance Number ofTests

Latency“Stomp to Slew”

Target ObservationsFOV

5 km 2 ~10 secs Narrow

10 km 2 ~ 10 secs Narrow

15 km 2 ~ 10 secs Narrow

20 km 2 ~ 10 secs Wide

25 km 2 ~ 10 secs Wide

• Fielded E-UGS: 285 systems (~15,000 sensors)- C&L, May 2010- FOA, June 2011 (favorable feedback)- Updated C&L, Oct 2011 (based off FOA report)- EUGS handheld GPS accuracy ~10m- EUGS detection radius ~15-20m (footsteps/vehicles)

• Slew-to-Cue: - ARL testing completed 29 Feb 2012- PGSS SIL testing completed 1 Mar 2012- PTDS SIL testing completed 7 Mar 2012- Successful End-to-End Functionality Test with production representative HW/SW on both PTDS/PGSS

aerostats conducted at YPG, 9-14 Apr 12 E-UGS sensor successfully detected activity Sensors transmitted detection to PSS at various ranges PSS slewed EO/IR camera effectively

- Bottom Line: PTDS & PGSS operators had no problem locating targets during YPG SW/HW demonstration

EUGS is an additional sensor capability integrated with PTDS, similar to UTAMS, STARlite, and Kestrel, initiating cueing to 10-digit grid location.


STC Components

E-UGS STC-PSS Integration System

1 E-UGS/STC Configuration-B Kit Includes Quantity Cost RECEIVER - CONFIGURATION B 1 $3,517 ANTENNA - 25 INCH 2 $202 SERIAL CABLE 1 $272 HANDHELD GPS 1 $380 SOFTWARE CD (to enable IP Address change in the field) 1 NSP USER MANUAL 1 $53 QUICK REFERENCE CARD 5 $151 E-UGS/STC Installation Kit Includes MOUNTING BRACKETS/CLAMPS/HARDWARE 1 $1500 POWER, ANTENNA, and INTERFACE CABLES 1 $12541 E-UGS/STC Sensor Kit Includes (common to all fielded E-UGS) EMPLACEMENT TOOL 1 $7 SOIL KNIFE 1 $31 E-UGS SENSORS - STANDARD (TAN) 55 $17545 QUICK REFERENCE CARD 5 $15

Estimated Unit Cost (FY11) per PSS $24,791


YPG EUGS STC Testing, 9-13 April

EUGS Sensor

Camera Pods on PGSS


YPG EUGS STC Testing, 9-13 April

EUGS Antenna and receiver, PGSS


High Level Acquisition and Deployment Schedule

Month MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

Milestones

Contracts

Delivery Schedule

Testing

Fielding Training

Sustainment

15 18 24 24 24 24

IATO/ATO

Ready to Deploy

Sustainment

Funding ASB /ADM UMR

UCA J&A DefinitizeContract

UrgencyStatement

Tech Demo #2 YPG

Call Fwd

RFP

CLR

APB

Safety Release

2424 24 40 30

APMBOG

MON

ATO FUE

ATEC FOA

OEF Demo

C&LTest

Emerging

Now


Information Assurance Status

IATO/ATO• E-UGS Config-B (STC) requires MAC II Classified accreditation to be interoperable with

PTDS and PGSS.• PTDS accreditation level is MAC I Classified• NAVAIR has requested MAC II Sensitive accreditation for PGSS• MAC II Classified accreditation process for E-UGS (Config-B) is ongoing

Task Due Date Remarks StatusSIP/DIP Done Uploaded to CA TDB

Complete Diagrams Done Uploaded to CA TDB

ACA Scoping Questionnaire

Done Completed and forwarded to four ACA candidates.

Select/Schedule Agent of CA

Done Availability for a two day test at Ft Belvoir at PM NV/RSTA SIL. Immediate need to MIPR funding upon selection.

Supporting Documentation

11 May 12 Multiple supporting documents must be generated

Certification Test 15-18 May 12 ACA requires 30 days for final results.

Cert Test Results 18 Jun 12 Coordination with CA Representative(CAR).

Final POAM Jun 12 Plan of corrective actions for IA deficiencies, if any.

ATO Granted 18-27 July 12 Requires PEO IEW&S IAPM staffing/DAA concurrence.

Complete Staffing with issues.Staffing with no Issue


E-UGS STC Risks

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%)

Consequence

1-9

10-29

30-49

50-69

70-100

1 2 3 4 5

Risk A: Failure to meet requirements for ATO

Description: If E-UGS, STC does not meet the IA Control compliance requirements for a MAC II, Classified accreditation, either the DAA must accept the residual risk or the system must be redesigned with significant cost, schedule and performance impact.

Non-IA approved Operating System (OS)

Mitigation Plan: Assuming high criticality IA Control non-compliance:

- Conduct vulnerability assessment of non-compliant IA controls.

- Perform a Risk Management Assessment

- Determine residual risk for DAA to accept or refuse.

Retire: Based on DAA approval of IATO/ATO and direction of follow-on efforts.

Fielding Schedule Concerns:1. In theater transportation2. Inclement weather3. Accessibility to PSS


Test Plan• Purpose

- Characterize Performance.

• Completed Lab Testing & YPG Demo Integrate E-UGS software into PSS

(UTAMS) configuration Integrate E-UGS antenna/receiver as part of

payload Validate the software response to cross cue

sensor• Capabilities & Limitations Testing

- Geo-location Accuracy of E-UGS sensors

- Characterize E-UGS ability and effectiveness to cue PSS sensor to correct E-UGS using various scenarios.

- Validate Performance Specification (Range (moored and flown) Latency, Reporting, TLE, SWaP, EMI).

• Test Schedule- T&E Concept Brief ~20 May 12- C&L Test 7-13 Jun 12

Test Plan/UMR

Urgent Material Release

Document Agency Schedule

Safety Confirmation / Emerging Results Brief ATEC 15 Jun 12

CECOM Safety & Health Hazard Assessment CECOM 20 Jun 12

Memorandum of Notification and Request for Unit Acceptance PM FLIR 21 Jun 12

Theater Acceptance and Call Forward USFOR-A 5 Jul 12

Capabilities and Limitations Report (Final) ATEC 30 Jul 12

IA Authority to Operate (ATO) PEO 20 Jul 12

CECOM UMR Approval CECOM 15 Aug 12


Deployment Summary

Theater Pre-Coordination• IJC fielding priority coordination• OEF technology demonstration• Prepositioning of equipment• PM FLIR Trainer/Installers (T/I) coordinate with respective RC

Force Protection Office for unit distribution

Installation• PM FLIR six 2-man T/I teams travel to PSS sites IAW IJC fielding schedule • PM FLIR T/I teams issues equipment to PSS operators (LM/NAVAIR)• PSS operators conduct installation with PM FLIR T/I teams support

Training• Provide NET

- System purpose, mission applicability, integration, and tactical considerations. - Base station setup, emplacement/ employment methodology, and Tactics, Techniques, and

Procedures (TTP).- Maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and replacement of defective components- Training materials will be provided to the unit

• Target Audience: PSS Operators at Fixed Sites, PSS FSRs, Key Leaders COIST, Battle Captains, and Force Protection personnel.

Sustainment• Sustainment Systems: 13 each (10%) • Field Maintenance: PSS Operators will conduct standard maintenance, troubleshoot, checks on sensor/replacement of batteries,

and replace unserviceable components. • Sustainment Maintenance: FSRs maintain spare systems and spare parts inventory, exchange unserviceable items from inventory,

inspect, test, and record unserviceable items. Conduct sustainment training as necessary.• PM FLIR establishing MOAs between PM MaTIC and NAVAIR to support deployment and sustainment.


Back Up


Integration CONOPS Overview

COP

FOB

Detection ReportAerial/BLOS RoutingTerrestrial/LOS Routing

Sensors are emplaced by Movement and Maneuver Soldiers to meet ISR and FP plans Sensors send detection information directly to PTDS PTDS receives detection information, slews camera to detection cue and obtains PID PTDS camera takes three images of identified target and simultaneously transmits detection

information and PID images to applicable destination monitoring location(s) for PID confirmation, tracking handover and engagement/response

**Terrestrial LOS routing is maintained as applicable to facilitate continued detection monitoring and reporting capability when

BLOS/extended distances are not required and/or the PTDS is inoperable**

PTDSPGSS

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