Gunship Multispectral Sensor System (GMS2)
Gunship Multispectral Sensor System (GMS2) is the electro-optical/infrared fire control system in production for the Air Force Special Operations Command AC-130U Gunship. This mature, high performance multisensor system is an adaptation of the AH-1Z Target Sight System (TSS) now in production with the US Marine Corps.
The GMS2 consists of a large-aperture, midwave infrared (MWIR) sensor, two image-intensified television (I2TV) cameras, a near-infrared (NIR) laser pointer, and a laser designator/rangefinder (with eyesafe mode). These components are integrated into a highly stabilized turret to ensure outstanding image quality and highly accurate line-of-sight pointing for gunfire control.
The GMS2 program recently completed a flight demonstration of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development system to assess system performance in weapons accuracy, target imaging, line-of-sight stabilization, image blending, image processing, and system controls. Customer feedback was extremely positive.
FEATURES:
Third-generation, large-aperture MWIR sensor with four fields of view for long-range target detection, recognition, and identification
I2TV sensors for situational awareness and the ability to detect light sources, personnel locators, markers, beacons, etc.
Laser rangefinding and designation for targeting and delivery of laser-guided munitions
NIR laser pointer (visible in I2TV) for identifying and handing off targets
Advanced image processing for optimum image quality and algorithms for enhanced recognition and identification range performance
Image blending for improved passive situational awareness during night operations
Highly accurate line-of-sight pointing capability for weapons delivery
On-gimbal inertial measurement unit for accurate target geo-location
Versatile, modular architecture—also available in a smaller turret—for multiple mission applications and future growth; configurable to meet mission needs
Performance-based sustainment for guaranteed system availability and reduced life-cycle cost
Missiles and Fire Control
P.O. Box 650003
Dallas, TX 75265-0003
(972) 603-1000
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