Remote Operated Small Arms Mount ROSAM Presented By

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount ROSAM Presented By: Nigel Wasil 812 -854 -5940 Wasil_n@crane. navy. mil Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 1

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • What is the ROSAM? • • • A remote operated, 2 -axis stabilized small arms mount FLIR/CCDTV sighting systems Auto-Tracking function Look-up table for ballistic compensation Multiple weapon interfaces Directed by joy-stick, radar, or remote EO device (i. e. MARFLIR) • What are some benefits of ROSAM? • • Operator inside craft, out of weather Greater accuracy, especially while on fast/dynamic platform Fewer rounds expended Fire cutouts enable small missiles (back-blast) Remote operation for unmanned vehicles Crew servable in event of electronic failure Interface with multiple small arms weapons Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 2

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • History of ROSAM? • Stabilized GUA-19 • Stabilized 25 mm • Early remote small arms testing • Slaving remote mounts to radar and EO devices • Integrating remote mounts to Integrated Radar Optical Surveillance Sighting System (IROS 3) • ROSAM IDIQ contract Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 3

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • ROSAM IDIQ Contract • • 5 year IDIQ, 21. 2 million dollar contract awarded Commercial item synopsis announced April 2003 5 companies submitted proposals 1 Government mount tested at sponsor’s request – – – GR-Dynamics Kollmorgen Argos Vision Systems NSWC Louisville Recon Optical Kongsberg Mini-Typhoon CLAWS AVS-2500 ST EX-45 CROWS Protector • Land based weapons testing • Competitive simulated testing • First mounts to be delivered Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 4 August 2003 May 2004

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 5

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Kollmorgen CLAWS Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 6

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Argos Vision Systems AVS-2500 ST Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 7

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount NSWC Louisville EX-45 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 8

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Recon Optical CROWS Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 9

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Kongsberg Protector Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 10

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Live Fire Testing • The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts could handle the payload and recoil of the M 2 HB, along with keeping accuracy. • Four foot square target at 300 yards • Fired 10 round bursts, 8 times Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 11

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Lessons Learned During LFT • Firing the weapon distorts the video image from the sighting systems. This will likely have negative affects to the autotrackers. • Overcome issues tuning the stabilization to compensate for the recoil of the weapon. • Shorter bursts may be more effective than traditional crew served firing bursts. Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 12

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Competitive Simulated Testing • The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts stabilization and auto-tracking was adequate in various sea states. • Each vender mounted their system on a 6 degrees freedom of motion platform at NAWC TSD, Orlando. • Each mount was tested with 13 different scenarios. • Dispersion data was recorded from each scenario. Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 13

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Lessons Learned During CST • Stabilization isn’t everything, auto-tracking is very important. • Systems that stabilize the sighting sensors, which send position commands to the weapon, seem to lag behind those that stabilize the whole system. Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 14

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount 6 Degrees of Freedom Platform Video Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 15

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount CST Data Example: Test 11 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 16

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Final Selection • • – Listed in order of priority Adherence to specification and performance Past Performance Cost Sub-Contracting Plans Winning Mount: GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 17

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount COMPLETE SYSTEM: Sight, Gun Mount, Auto-Tracker, Control Station, and Cables, Less than $200 K (everything less weapon) WEAPONS: M 2 HB. 50 Cal Machine Gun MK 19 40 MM Grenade Launcher GAU-17 Minigun Small Missiles (Objective) ATK. 50 Chain Gun (Objective) ACQUISITION: SCHEDULE (proposed): Commercial Item Synopsis Announced Mid April Solicitation Closes End July Land Based Weapons Testing Mid August Competitive Simulated Tested Late August Contract Award End October First 6 delivery End May 2004 Last 3 delivery End June 2004 Future Orders Pending 9 Systems with Operators Station 5 Year IDIQ (21. 2 Million Dollar Contract) Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 18

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • ROSAM Specifications • • • Stabilized, 2 Axis, Pitch + Yaw Auto-Tracking CCD/TV Camera Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Ballistic Tables for Fire Control Crew Servable 250 Pounds (Less Weapon) 24 VDC, 25 Amp Weapons – M 2 HB, MK 19, M 240, GAU-17 • Future Weapons (Objective) – ATK. 50 Cal Chain Gun, MK 47 ALGL, Small Missiles • Operating Console • Ability to Integrate with Integrated Bridge System Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 19

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • 5 Major Components • • Weapon Station Control Unit Weapon Station Commander Safety Panel Operator – Multi Function Display – Main Control Panel – Payload Control Unit Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 20

Remote Operated Small Arms Mount • Any Questions? Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 21