GAMAS
Avionics
AIRBORNE MODULAR ACOUSTIC SYSTEM
GAMAS is a family of Acoustic Systems developed KEY FEATURES
to meet the requirements of a wide range of Anti-
Submarine Warefare (ASW) missions for maritime ▪▪ Sonobuoy localisation capability
patrol fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The GAMAS ▪▪ Monitoring of both passive and active sonobuoys
family includes the Sonobuoy sub-system for the OTS- ▪▪ Search, detection, localisation and classification of
90 Sonic System which is operational on the NFH-90 submarines with both active and passive sonobuoy
helicopter. operation capabilities
▪▪ Target range, bearing and Doppler velocity
computation
▪▪ Automatic tracking of multiple targets
▪▪ Sound velocity profile and environment noise
measurement
▪▪ Acoustic performance estimation
▪▪ Classification library management.
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GAMAS
SYSTEM COMPOSITION Sonobuoy VHF Receiver
The VHF Receiver demodulates RF signals and sends
The standard system architecture comprises a base band signal to the Acoustic Processor.
powerful Sonobuoy Processor, a VHF receiver (with
optional SLS) and a Digital Recorder. Configurations at Main characteristics include:
16, 32 and 64 Channels are available in order to meet ▪▪ High sensitivity / wide dynamic range
the most demanding MPA requirements. ▪▪ Excellent out-of-band rejection
▪▪ Low inter modulation
Acoustic Processor ▪▪ Linear phase shift
The Acoustic Processor performs passive and active ▪▪ Low acoustic noise generation
processing, audio processing, tracking algorithms, ▪▪ Comprehensive Built-In-Test
localisation and classification of targets. ▪▪ Built in simulation / training capabilities
It features: Acoustic Data Recorder
▪▪ Open system architecture based on COTS boards The Acoustic Data Recorder provides long-term data/
▪▪ Video Processing and stereo audio for two acoustic signals storage for on-board and off-board analysis
operators with key features that include:
▪▪ Processing capability for the following sonobuoys: ▪▪ Ultra compact and light weight configuration
–– LOFAR ▪▪ Large storage capacity (28Gb cartridge available)
–– VLAD ▪▪ Simultaneous acquisition of time code
–– BT ▪▪ Easy data download/playback
–– VLA
–– BARRA
–– ANM
–– DIFAR
–– DICASS
▪▪ Command generator for DICASS active sonobuoy
through client/server model
▪▪ Interface to Mission Data Bus (MIL-STD 1553B)
▪▪ Interface with intercom system for active sonobuoy
command transmission and audio output
▪▪ Dedicated interface for the management of classified
data (classification library)
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