Data Acquisition System (DAS) Presented By: Louis Schnibbe Computer Engineer

1. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY LIGHT ARMAMENT DIVISION Data Acquisition System (DAS) Presented By: Louis Schnibbe Computer Engineer Armaments Technology Facility

2. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Data Acquisition System Agenda • Concept • Benefits • Accomplishments • Goals

3. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Scope Data Acquisition System • The Data Acquisition System (DAS) will automate data collection, Analysis, and transmission for use by the Armament Technology Facility (ATF) at Picatinny Arsenal. • The DAS will be requires to function in the ATF’s indoor and outdoor testing ranges.

4. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Background Data Acquisition System • The current method of data collection is manpower intensive. • The customer must be physically present to witness the test. • Current equipment is outdated.

5. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY DAS Systems Data Acquisition System • Data Collection Workstation (DCW) • DAS Database (DASDB)

6. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Concept Data Acquisition System SENSORS Data Collection Workstation DAS Pica Net DASDB CAMERA INTERNET/ INTRANET TV Camera Viewer Customer Site ATF 300M Range

7. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Data Collection Workstation(DCW) Data Acquisition System • Intel Pentium Computer • 36 Sensor Channels (Upgradeable) • Network Connection to DASDB

8. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY DAS Database(DASDB) Data Acquisition System • Oracle Database • Located in the Picatinny Server Farm • Storage 1 Terabyte of data (upgradeable) • Web based interface for all users

9. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Comparison Data Acquisition System • 4 Channels • 12 bit Resolution • 1 MHz Sample Rate • Storage: Floppy Disk Data Acquisition System Current System • 36 Channels • 12 bit Resolution • 20 MHz Sample Rate • Storage: Database

10. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Benefits Data Acquisition System • Reduce manpower for data collection • Increase data collection capabilities • Reduce customer cost • Greater access to archived test data

11. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Accomplishments Data Acquisition System • Purchased All Hardware • Begun Validation • Designed Software for EPVAT

12. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Near Term Goals Data Acquisition System • Design Software for Generic Test • Determine Standard Sensor Suite • Investigate Additional Sensors • Develop more User Friendly Interface for Database access.

13. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Long Term Goals Data Acquisition System • Investigate New Sensor Technologies • Develop New Standard Tests • Investigate Feasibility of Universal Test Stand

14. Armaments Technology Facility SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR DEMANDS ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Summary Data Acquisition System The DAS initiative will significantly enhance the capabilities and efficiency of the Armament Technology Facility (ATF).