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 | A rugged portable target simulator for AGM-65 and TGM-65 Maverick missiles |
| Modular construction, supports IR, TV, CCD, and Laser missiles |
| Direct replacement for AN/DSM-129 (TV/CCD Target Simulator) |
| Direct replacement for AN/DSM-787 (IR Target Simulator) |
| Fully compatible with AN/DSM-157 (GMTS) Test Set |
| Fully compatible with MTS-206 Test Set (with enhanced test automation features) |
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DescriptionThe MTS-916 is a state-of-the-art target simulator for AGM-65 and TGM-65 Maverick missiles and GCS (Guidance and Control Sections). Designed to replace the obsolete AN/DSM-129 (TV/CCD simulator) and the obsolete AN/DSM-787 (IR simulator), the MTS-916 is fully compatible with any Maverick tester using these legacy simulators. This includes the obsolete AN/DSM-157 (GMTS) as well as the new state-of-the-art MTS-206.
FeaturesThe MTS-916 is a modular target simulator supporting TV/CCD, IR and Laser seekers. Being a modular simulator, the MTS-916 comes in multiple configurations. The MTS-916 includes the following main subassemblies:
MTS-916 Optics Unit (OU)The Optics Unit of the MTS-916 contains the optical apparatus of the target simulator and several different configurations are available. The Visible Optics Unit (part of the MTS-916-1) is used with TV and CCD seekers including the AGM-65A,B,H,K,J, and Jx. The IR Optics Unit (part of the MTS-916-2) is used with IR seekers including the AGM-65D,F,F2,G, and G2. Other Optics Units (under development) will be used with laser Maverick (AGM-65E/E2), Hellfire, and Paveway. The Mounting Fixture is part of the Optics Unit and it is designed to mount on AGM-65 Guidance Sections and can be secured via three quick release screws. The basic configuration of all mounting fixtures is similar although each OU comes as a set with its own mounting fixture to prevent target movement during the test.
MTS-916 Electronics Unit (EU)The MEU controls the Optics Units and interfaces with the test set (the MTS-206 or the AN/DSM-157). The MTS-916 draws its operating power from the test set and operates in a manual mode to maintain compatibility with the AN/DSM-129 and AN/DSM-787. When used in conjunction with some configurations of the MTS-206, the MTS-916 EU also communicates with the test set and improves the test automation. The configuration of the EU used with the TV/CCD and the configuration of the EU used with the IR systems are very similar.
Compatibility & future growthThe MTS-916 was designed to be used in lieu of legacy target simulators such as the AN/DSM-129 and AN/DSM-787. Although the design of the MTS-916 is not 100% Form-Fit-Function compatible with that of the AN/DSM-129 and AN/DSM-787, it can be successfully used to replace them when used in conjunction with the AN/DSM-157 and the MTS-206 and the AGM-65/TGM-65 missiles and GCS’s.
The MTS-916-1 can also accept custom video images as targets. However, to maintain compatibility with the AN/DSM-129, the MTS-916 projects the target board that is used by these legacy simulators (right).
ArchitectureThe MTS-916-1 employs a state-of-the-art, solid-state digital design with no moving parts using emerging technologies such as Liquid Crystal on Silicone (LCOS) and Digital Micro-Mirror Arrays. As a result, the MTS-916-1 provides significantly improved reliability over legacy target simulators employing moving mechanical fixtures. Controlled by a microprocessor, the MTS-916-1 can simulate target motion under MTS-206 test set control, increasing test automation and minimizing potential operator errors.
The MTS-916-2 uses a special low-temperature black body which provides a substantial increase in system reliability and performance.
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| Electrical Specifications | Specification | Requirement | | Input Power | 115-230VAC, 50-400Hz, single-phase, 2A max (power taken from AN/DSM-157 or from MTS-206) | | Communication Interface | USB-2 (used to interface between MTS-916 and MTS-206) | | Video Interface Input | RS-170 (used to load custom images on MTS-916-1 only) | | Warm-Up Time | Less than 3 minutes at t>0ºC
Less than 10 minutes at -15ºCLess than 20 minutes at t<-15ºC | | Optical Specifications | Specification | Requirement | | Spectral Band (TV) | TV- 0.6 µm to 0.9 µm | | Spectral Band (IR) | IR- 8 µm to 12 µm AND 3-5 µm | | Collimation | Sufficient to project image from infinity | | Illumination Uniformity | >80% | | Image Refresh Rate | 30Hz minimum | | Light-Source Life | >500 hours | | Missile & GCS Support | MTS-916 Version | Missile / GCS Version Support | | MTS-916-1 (TV/CCD) | AGM-65A, AGM-65B, AGM-65H, AGM-65K, AGM-65J, AGM-65Jx
TGM-65A, TGM-65B, TGM-65H, TGM-65K, TGM-65J, TGM-65Jx | | MTS-916-2 (IR) | AGM-65D, AGM-65F, AGM-65F2, AGM-65G, AGM-65G2
TGM-65D, TGM-65F, TGM-65F2, TGM-65G, TGM-65G2 | | MTS-916-3 | Supports all missiles and GCS listed under MTS-916-1 AND MTS-916-2 | | MTS-916-4 | AAGM-65E, AGM-65E2
TGM-65E | | MTS-916-6 | AGM-65E, AGM-65E2, AGM-114
TGM-65E | | MTS-916-7 | MAU-169 (Paveway) | | Environmental | Requirement | Specification | | Temperature (operating) | -40ºF (-40ºC) to +140ºF (+60ºC) | | Temperature (non-operating) | -40ºF (-40ºC) to 158ºF (71ºC) | | Relative Humidity | 95% | | Altitude (operating) | 15,000 ft | | Altitude (no-operating) | 40,000 ft | | Vibration (loose cargo - in storage container) | MIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4 | | Vibration (sine) | 5g Max (at 55 Hz) | | Shock (operating) | 7g for 10mS (half-sine) | | Shock (non-operating) | 20g for 10mS (half-sine) | | Salt Fog | IAW MIL-STD-810C, Method 509.2, Procedure I | | Dust | IAW MIL-STD-810C, Method 510.2, Procedure I | | Rain | IAW MIL-STD-810C, Method 506.2, Procedure II | | EMI | IAW MIL-STD-461EFlight line support equipment | |
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Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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