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General Dynamics Delivers First Deployable Fast-time Acoustic Replay System for CP-140 MPA.
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A CP-140 Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft, from a maritime surveillance squadron, flies over the Pacific Ocean. Picture: Canadian Forces photo by Master Corporal Danielle Bernier |
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“Wherever
in the world Canada’s Aurora is called to action, crews can easily
transport this system and allow ground crews to replay and analyze recorded
acoustic information as soon as the aircraft lands,” said David
Ibbetson, vice president, General Dynamics C4 Systems International. “This
time-critical access to recorded acoustic data supports command-level
decision making as target identities are confirmed, classified and characterized
in the field. The replay capability, at speeds more than eight times faster
than normal, enables mission reconstruction and debriefing as well as
providing the opportunity for onsite crew training immediately following
missions.” In Canada the system is referred to as the Deployable Modular VME Acoustic Signal Processor (MVASP) Post Processing and Archiving System or D-MPPAS; it makes up part of the ground equipment for the Aurora Incremental Modernization Program (AIMP). Internationally, the system will be sold under the name Acoustic Replay & Intelligence Exploitation System, or ARIES. General Dynamics Canada is the prime integrator of the Aurora mission system and provides integrated hardware and software systems that enable the aircraft’s capabilities in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, airborne command and control, surface and sub-surface maritime, overland and coastal surveillance operations. General Dynamics Canada is also providing ground support equipment, including a software integration lab, pre- and post-mission analysis tools, and training facilities, as well as long-term in-service support (ISS). |
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