Contract Number:  145-04-05-BP-40743

Government Organization Supported:  U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

Primary Work Location:  Huntsville, Alabama – Zone 4

Work Performed:
Radiance is in the process of developing automated training packages for the Airborne Reconnaissance Low Multifunction (ARL-M). The automated trainer provides a low-cost environment for individual operator and collective task training and allows trained operators to maintain their skills. The training package includes a configurable Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) workstation that simulates electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors currently available on the plane. The training package is a critical component to support training force modernization and system upgrades for the ARL-M planes. To accomplish this effort, Radiance developed simulated EO/IR and SAR sensors using a COTS visualization package. Radiance then integrated tactical software and hardware from the plane with the simulated sensor displays. This integration of actual human machine interfaces from the plane was a critical component in providing a realistic training environment for the soldiers. To perform the integration, Radiance captured output message from the tactical hardware and software and used the data to control the synthetic sensors. Radiance then returned the necessary status messages to the tactical software and hardware. The end result was a fully integrated training package that used all critical human machine interfaces from the ARL-M plane to control synthetic sensor displays.

Functional Area Lead: 
Mr. Ronnie Harrison, Manager of Exploitation, has a BS in Electrical Engineering with over15 years of experience in systems engineering, software development, performance analysis, and system test and verification. His principle focus is the development and enhancement of simulation and analysis tools that support the intelligence community. Mr. Harrison is also responsible for developing automated training packages (ATP) for both U.S. and foreign systems. These efforts include developing sophisticated Graphical Users Interfaces (GUI) that model the system and creating virtual reality displays and sensors.