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SAE AS6169 2013 Edition, February 1, 2013
AS6169: Interface Standard, Airborne EO/IR Systems, Mechanical
Description / Abstract:
This standard defines the mechanical interface and specifies
provisions for the electrical and environmental connectors between
the host aircraft ("platform") and a turreted
electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensor.
Relationship between Aircraft/Sensor Interfaces and SAE Standards
AS6169 overlaps AS6129; AS6129 (electrical) covers connectors, power, conductors, fiber optics, and some aspects of data transport. AS6129 defines the platform-sensor interface (PSI) in two configurations, an EO/IR sensor with and without an external control unit (ECU). In the case where the sensor includes an ECU external to the turreted EO/IR sensor, AS6129 defines the PSI at the ECU, not at the turret. In the case where the sensor includes the ECU internal to the turreted EO/IR sensor, AS6129 defines the PSI at the turret. In contrast, AS6169 covers the mechanical mounting of the turreted EO/IR sensor to the platform plus locations for electrical and environmental connectors at the turret regardless of the configuration.
AS6135 (data) covers data (e.g., imagery, metadata, as well as command, status, and response). AS6135 overlaps AS6129 in the area of protocols for data transport. AS6165 defines the use of the sensor's electrical and data interfaces for maintenance and test purposes and as such only overlaps AS6129 and AS6135.
Purpose
The intent of this standard is to enhance interoperability, commonality, and interchangeability among equipment provided by various EO/IR suppliers and the platforms to which they are to be integrated. Adoption of this standard will improve procurement flexibility for acquisition, system integrators, and platform providers. Relevant platforms include fixed wing, rotary wing, UAS (except for micro-UAS), and lighter than air vehicles.
Application
This standard applies to all platforms and turreted EO/IR sensors that interface with each other. This coverage encompasses sensors and platforms presently in concept development stages, future platforms, sensor developments, and upgrades to legacy platforms.
Relationship between Aircraft/Sensor Interfaces and SAE Standards
AS6169 overlaps AS6129; AS6129 (electrical) covers connectors, power, conductors, fiber optics, and some aspects of data transport. AS6129 defines the platform-sensor interface (PSI) in two configurations, an EO/IR sensor with and without an external control unit (ECU). In the case where the sensor includes an ECU external to the turreted EO/IR sensor, AS6129 defines the PSI at the ECU, not at the turret. In the case where the sensor includes the ECU internal to the turreted EO/IR sensor, AS6129 defines the PSI at the turret. In contrast, AS6169 covers the mechanical mounting of the turreted EO/IR sensor to the platform plus locations for electrical and environmental connectors at the turret regardless of the configuration.
AS6135 (data) covers data (e.g., imagery, metadata, as well as command, status, and response). AS6135 overlaps AS6129 in the area of protocols for data transport. AS6165 defines the use of the sensor's electrical and data interfaces for maintenance and test purposes and as such only overlaps AS6129 and AS6135.
Purpose
The intent of this standard is to enhance interoperability, commonality, and interchangeability among equipment provided by various EO/IR suppliers and the platforms to which they are to be integrated. Adoption of this standard will improve procurement flexibility for acquisition, system integrators, and platform providers. Relevant platforms include fixed wing, rotary wing, UAS (except for micro-UAS), and lighter than air vehicles.
Application
This standard applies to all platforms and turreted EO/IR sensors that interface with each other. This coverage encompasses sensors and platforms presently in concept development stages, future platforms, sensor developments, and upgrades to legacy platforms.
SAE AS6169 2013 Edition, February 1, 2013
AS6169: Interface Standard, Airborne EO/IR Systems, Mechanical