Active Protection System (APS) Common Architecture Industry Overview

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Abstract:

Armor combined with an Active Protection System APS will provide the most efficient system level protection for space, weight, and performance Army and industry have made significant investments into APS point designs none have been fielded by the US because of cost, reliability, and integration challenges Common Architecture CA for APS will allow commonality across the vehicle fleet, tailored systems to meet PM needs, and facilitate transition.

Author(s):
Rogan, Scott
Author Organization(s):
ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
Descriptive Note:
Briefing charts
Supplementary Note:
2013 NDIA Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS), Aug 21-22, 2013.
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TARDEC-24152
Monitor Series:
TARDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*PROTECTION, COUNTERMEASURES, DETECTORS, INTEGRATION, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, VEHICULAR ARMOR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Defense Systems, Armor
Keyword(s):
APS(ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM), COMMON ARCHITECTURE
Report Date:
2013 Aug 21
Creation Date:
2013 Dec 23