Weapons and Launcher Test Set (WALTS)

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Abstract:

A portable data acquisition system for use in certifying torpedo tube launched weapons is provided. The system includes a portable computer using PCMCIA data acquisition card DAQcard 1200, rugged four slot chassis SCXI 1000, a 32 channel multiplexing module SCXI 1102c four channel isolation amplifier with excitation SCXI 1121, eight channel isolation amplifier SCXT 1120 a custom signal conditioning module, and associated terminal blocks and interface cables. All components are housed in a shock resilient and weather tight protective case. Power is supplied to the case through standard AC Outlet and is distributed to the PC and signal-conditioning unit. The portable computer is located in the upper section of the case, while the signal-conditioning unit is located in the lower section. Cable connections are located on a removable panel on one side of the case. Ships cables mate directly to these connectors. A new torpedo interface cable provides additional conductors which enables all Mk48ADCAP, Harpoon, and Tomahawk signals without the use of adapters. The system also includes processing software which automates data acquisition, display and certification of a torpedo tube.

Author(s):
Kotlow, Dominik A.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application, Filed 9 Jun 2000
Pagination:
0024

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-09 606 104
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PATENT APPLICATIONS, *WEAPON DELIVERY, *UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT, *TUBE LAUNCHED, *TORPEDO TUBES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, INTERFACES, CABLES, CRUISE MISSILES, WEAPON SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS, DATA ACQUISITION, MICROCOMPUTERS, ADAPTERS, MULTIPLEXING, SUBMARINE LAUNCHED, RUGGEDIZED EQUIPMENT, CHANNELS, ELECTRICAL NETWORKS, AMPLIFIERS, CHASSIS, ELECTRIC TERMINALS, TEST SETS, PUNCHED CARDS, UNDERWATER TO SURFACE MISSILES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems, Torpedoes
Keyword(s):
*WALTS(WEAPONS AND LAUNCHER TEST SET), MARK 48 ADCAP, HARPOON MISSILES, TOMAHAWK MISSILES
Report Date:
2000 Jun 09
Creation Date:
2001 Aug 09