A DSR and/or ODSR (omni-directional) ATCO system would fit right in with this vehicle.
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How will the Army modernize and equip its fleet of light tactical vehicles in
the future?
What kind of equipment will soldiers use to become more responsive,
deployable and
agile?
Will technologies currently under development by the National Automotive
Center and its
partners be equally effective in "other than war" encounters?
Introducing the SmarTruck… a concept vehicle designed to provide the Army a
vehicle platform to test, integrate and showcase cutting-edge automotive
technologies. This project allows the Army to insert the latest in wireless
communications,
situational awareness and soldier safety technologies into its tactical
wheeled vehicles.
The objective is to demonstrate these technologies through electronic
integration of
commercially available intelligent subsystems using an SAE-approved standard
data link.
Developed by the National Automotive Center in partnership with Integrated
Concepts &
Research Corporation (ICRC), MSX International and others.
Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC)
1115 E. Whitcomb Ave. Madison Heights, MI 48071
POC: Russ Maze Phone: 248-823-4286
rmaze@ icrc-detroit. net Web site: www. icrc-hq. com/ st. htm
MSX International 275 Rex Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 POC: Chris Johnson
Phone: 248-299-1076 cjohnston@ msxi. com
Web site: www. msxi. com
International Armoring Corporation
2335 Lincoln Ave. Ogden UT, 84401
POC: Mark Burton Phone: 801-393-1075
mburton190@ aol. com Web site: www. armormax. com
U. S. Army TACOM National Automotive Center
AMSTA-TR-N/ 272 6501 E. 11 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397-5000 POC: Germaine Simms
Phone: 810-574-8959 fullerg@ tacom. army. mil
NAC Web site: www. tacom. army. mil/ tardec/ nac 1
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Dazzling lights -ICRC There are two pair of dazzling lights on the SmarTruck:
one pair
on the front grill; the second, in the back of the vehicle. The lights are so
bright that the enemy cannot look directly at the
vehicle or pursue it any further. They are activated and controlled (the
front pair can pan and tilt) from the PanelMates.
Vehicle Build -MSX International
This modified Ford F-350 pickup truck has new body styling and part
fabrication as seen on the front and rear fascia, center exhaust, ground
effects, styled side panels and wheel wells on the exterior. The interior
features a customized dash, console, rear sliding seats and crawl space to
allow access to the weapon systems.
Bomb detection -ICRC This equipment detects disturbances in the
magnetic field of the vehicle. If someone were to place an item such as a
bomb under the
SmarTruck, a light in the dash would blink, warning the driver of the
disturbance.
Bulletproof glass -International Armoring Corporation
All glass is designed to withstand handguns up to and including a .44 magnum.
ECLIPSE Commander -Fujitsu Ten Corporation of America
This replaces the existing radio on the dashboard. It plays DVD briefings or
movies on the Mobile
Video System, and voice controls radio, cell phone, power windows and doors.
High voltage door handles -ICRC There are four voltage door handles located
on the vehicle -one on each of
the four doors. When activated, the door handles maintain a voltage high
enough to temporarily stun an intruder.
Lightweight armor -International Armoring
Corporation The lightweight armor covers the entire vehicle
except for the floorboards. Kevlar is used to create the armoring which is
significantly lighter than
other armoring materials and can withstand handguns up to and including a .44
magnum.
Mobile video system -Audiovox There are three mobile video monitors; one
flip-down
monitor in the overhead console and one on each headrest of the front seats.
The system has full
"entertainment center" capabilities and can display DVD movies and briefings
played on the ECLIPSE
Commander. The overhead monitor also display the images captured by the night
vision system.
Oil slicks -ICRC Oil slicks are also operated by the PanelMates. When
activated, the oil from the reservoir is sent through dispensing pipes
located at the rear of the vehicle
which disperse the oil through several holes. This creates a very slippery
surface for pursuers.
PanelMates -Cutler-Hammer There are three PanelMates on the SmarTruck.
They allow touch screen access to all countermeasures (dazzling lights, high
voltage door handles, oil slicks,
etc.) and the night vision system. Access is controlled by the fingerprint
identification units.
Pepper spray dispensers -ICRC Pepper spray dispensers, one in each
corner of the cab, are controlled by the PanelMates. They are capable of
propelling the spray a distance of up to 12 feet.
QUADRASTEER -Delphi Automotive Systems QUADRASTEER is a rear steering system
that allows the vehicle to steer
with all four wheels. it combines convensional front-wheel steering with an
electrically powered rear-wheel steering system. Trucks equipped with this
system have a much smaller turning radius and increased maneuverability.
Towing trailers is also much easier. This feature is a planned addition to
the SmarTruck.
Remote control weapon station -International Armoring Corporation
Rear bucket seats in the SmarTruck slide to the center of the vehicle so the
weapon control station can be accessed. The
weapon rises out of the top of the cab through sliding doors at a push of the
button on the rear console. Four cameras
surrounding the weapon capture video that is shown on the quad display on the
center of the console. A camera on the top of the
weapon focuses on the target. The weapon can pan and tilt nearly 360 degrees.
This action is controlled with a joystick;
firing is controlled with a button.
Smoke screen -ICRC This countermeasure is activated by the
PanelMates. Smoke is pumped out of the exhaust pipe.
Tack dispenser -ICRC The tack dispenser is located near the rear axle of the
vehicle. The tacks are designed to always hit the ground with one sharp point
in the upright position.
Deployment is controlled through the PanelMates.
Truck PC -DriverTech Located in the center console, the Truck PC
uses a touch screen monitor to display maps. Vehicle-to-vehicle communication
and load management features are included on the Truck PC.
Vehicle PC -Valde Technologies, LLC.
This ruggedized onboard PC is an event recorder-much like the "black box" of
an airplane. It can
be attached to cameras that record outside activity with the weapons control
station cameras.
Explosion detection: Suppress X-S In the event of fuel ignition by spark,
open fire, or projectile,
heat is reduces with such high speed that burning is decelerated and high
temperature and pressure are
unattainable, thus, preventing an explosion.
Fingerprint Identification -AuthenTec, Inc. and Biocentric Solutions
Incorporated
The SmarTruck has three fingerprint identification modules, all located near
a PanelMate display. Passengers cannot access a PanelMate display unless he
or
she is authorized to do so by a fingerprint verification.
Night Vision -Raytheon The night vision camera rises out of the cab of
the truck through a sliding door. The camera is controlled by the PanelMates.
It can pan
360 degrees, capturing images to display on the Mobile Video System.
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