Integrated, Mobile, Precision-Aimed Counter-UAS Turret (IMPACT)

Defense Architecture Systems, Inc. brings the Integrated, mobile, Precision Aimed Counter-UAS Turret as the smallest transportable, rapidly deployable, PTZ turret mount for soldier weapons systems.

The base system is a lightweight, manportable, kinetic defeat system that integrates a PTZ control system with optics for remote operation.Adding the Counter-UAS upgrade kit, including an on-board radar, control computer, and proprietary Autonomous Precision Targeting System, morphs the base system into the IMPACT Anti-Aerial Attack capable of automated targeting and engagement of incoming UAS threats for perimeter protection applications.

MPCAD

DAS joined the Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program to provide engineering expertise in developing a field-level capability to identify and confirm the presence of chemicals at very low levels in gas, liquid, and solid phases of matter. DAS is partnered with the prime in the ruggedization and fielding of an advanced Quadrupole Ion Trap Time-of-Flight mass spectrometer and tailored collector solution.

Working with the government and customer, DAS staff led the packaging, ruggedization, environmental, and EMI compliant operations identified in the more than 100 Performance Specifications.

Handheld RF Devices

A customer-designed jamming system was brought to DAS for ruggedization, design for manufacturing, and low-rate production. DAS suggested, tested, and integrated improvements to improve reliability, replace challenging board components, reduce unit cost, and improve manufacturing and assembly.

In the initial order DAS sourced all components, generated manufacturing protocols and documentation, and provided factory acceptance test results and delivery of 250 units within 10 weeks of the order being placed.

DAS then manufactured an additional 300 units that were deployed into the field within 16 weeks of contract award.

MRDS

Acting as a subcontractor, DAS made critical contributions to the  Man-Portable Radiological Detection Systems (MRDS) from proposal to delivery. This JPEO notable program provides increased Radiological and Nuclear (RN) detection, localization, presumptive identification, and field-confirmatory identification capabilities that are networked to provide situational awareness at the tactical level. DAS, working as a subcontractor, led the test and evaluation efforts along with the subcomponent verification and validation efforts. Participating in testing with government customers, the DAS team integrated feedback into system assessments for use in generating component requirements and suggested enhancements. Through analysis, test and evaluation, and recommended design improvements, the DAS team worked to increase the US radiological detection capability.

EMI COMPLIANT PASS-THROUGH CHARGER AND POWER SUPPLY

Military systems often include Performance Specifications for devices that include stringent environmental and EMI compliance criteria. In support of a large Engineering and Manufacturing Development Program, DAS identified the need for compliant power supplies. First scouring the internet for commercially available systems that pass the MIL-STD-461 compliance resulted in a few systems with long leads and specifications that didn’t quite match the need.

DAS leveraged internal funding to ensure the production of a compliant system capable of meeting the need. DAS quickly identified COTS supplies and chargers capable of meeting the need, packaged them inside an environmental and EMI sealed enclosure, and performed testing at an outside test facility to ensure the proposed solution meets the requirements.

Now in control of supply chain options, the government can readily access this compliant power supply and charger for military equipment.

AEROSOL-TO-VAPOR MODULE

Responding to a customer need for an aerosol collection and concentration system for their chemical sensor, DAS rapidly designed, prototyped, and integrated a novel aerosol collection and concentration system for operation and government testing in less than six (6) months. Replacing a 22 pound system with a one (1) pound control and collection system, DAS enhanced the system’s sensitivity by more than a 100X continuously and provided the possibility of 1000X enhancement with intermittent operation.

Successful in the first stage of the development, DAS integrated the collection system with the detector by designing a hand-portable, battery powered system capable of detection and operation in the field. Working on a multicompany team, DAS coordinated with the detector manufacturer to design subsystems compatible with their technology. From concept, to prototype, and ultimately manufacturing in less than six (6) months, DAS delivered a large quantity of devices for laboratory and field evaluation by warfighters.

Fast response aerosol chamber

The Fast Response Aerosol Chamber provides a gold standard method for assessing aerosol detection sensors, providing real-time in-situ measurements of the dose presented to the device under test.