AN/TSM-217 Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS)
Northrop Grumman's NGATS is configurable to test EW, electronics/avionics and designed to be upgradeable for EO and RF
The Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS) addresses the increased issue of obsolescence in currently fielded test equipment. The NGATS reduces the fielded footprint and increases the warfighter capability while maintaining the ability to support the current force using existing test program sets. The NGATS is compliant with the Joint Service NxTest Architecture, provides for vertically integrated testing structures between all levels of maintenance, allows for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) consolidation, increases maintenance mobility and deployability, reduces logistics footprint, and supports the U.S. Army Future Force. It can be linked into Automatic Information Systems/Networks to communicate maintenance repair history data.
NGATS Features
- VXI instrumentation for flexibility and rapid insertion of future technologies.
- Reconfigurable, modular, single solution
- Implements Joint NxTest Architecture
- Windows® environment
- Plug-and-play software
- PC Controller
- IFTE/DSESTS Atlas
- Accepts current IFTE/DSESTS TPSs
- Uses the same TPS hardware/software in field factory, field or depot environment
- C-130 transportable
- NGATS technology insertion based on the DoD Agile Rapid Global Combat Support (ARGCS) program
The Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS) is in the U.S. Army's Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) product line. IFTE is a proven family of testers used for test and support of electronic and electro-optic weapons devices such as missile systems, vehicles and aircraft.