"MAN" "AUTO" on TGP page relating to EO
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Does anyone know what MAN/AUTO option should do when using TGP+Maverick? I’m quite confident that AUTO attempts an automatic boresight correlation handoff on TMS forward release keeping TGP SOI.
My guess is about MAN. Since every other mode which does not handoff (VIS, BORE, PRE radar, PRE HUD, etc.) simply switches SOI to the WPN, I conclude that there would also TGP mode which also simply switches SOI to WPN and tells you good luck we’re all counting on you. I figure that “MAN” is such a mode.
The only other thing I can figure is there are different kinds of handoffs. Automatic handoff makes sense but what would even be a “manual handoff”? Would you nudge the crosshairs around to help the computer? It doesn’t make any sense.
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The LANTIRN and Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod are functionally identical in BMS . In the future, we might provide the user the ability to select not only the 3D model of the pod, but also the avionics the go with it.
As far as the access of the MAN and AUTO target acquisition modes ,I’m pretty sure it exists only on the LANTRIN and on the early version of the SNIPER, where it has been replaced by the IR pointer. The display initializes in the MAN mode whenever the A-G or A-A mode is selected. The AUTO mode is a growth function and is currently not functional. Pilots are advised not to select AUTO as it may cause an MFL.
According the AGM65 employment procedures, there are 2 types
1.Slaved AGM-65 Launch.
2.Automated AGM-65D/G Launch with TGP
The automated capability is only available when an AGM-65D is loaded on a LAU-117A(V)3/A, or an AGM-65G is loaded on a LAU-117A(V)3/A; the TGP is operational; and the SOI is not on the WPN page.
Automatic hand-off of a TGP tracked target to an AGM-65H/K/L is not supported (only possible for IR Mavericks)For the slaved launch the pilot will need to manually select the FOV and check the contrast so the cursor matches the target color (partially implemeted in BMS) in addition.
For the automated launch, while the TGP is SOI, it will force the NFOV option, automatically change the WPN page contrast so it matches the TGP (N/I in BMS), and of course , automatically lock the weapon (handoff)
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In case it’s not obvious I’m talking DCS where these labels appear. I don’t think they make an appearance in BMS.
From how you describe it it sounds like AUTO/MAN is a TGP function not a missile one. Litening/early sniper is right around the time period of their version too. So let’s just assume DCS goofed and that selection affecting missile employment shouldn’t be the case.
I’m also curious about the CCD missiles and what happens if you go through the procedure to handoff. Does it try like an IIR and simply fail because of incompatibility or is the system smart enough to know CCD is not compatible and do something else?
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I don’t know. Not familiar with the Litening or CCD missiles.
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Hi Leech,
“change the WPN page contrast so it matches the TGP (N/I in BMS)” will we ever get this implemented ??? I have suggested it but no response … it would be a great feature perhaps you could throw you weight behind it once U2 is released?
Regards,
Ironman
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Hi Leech,
“change the WPN page contrast so it matches the TGP (N/I in BMS)” will we ever get this implemented ??? I have suggested it but no response … it would be a great feature perhaps you could throw you weight behind it once U2 is released?
Regards,
Ironman
It has been discussed in the past and it is on the to do list, but its low priority. Additionally it will not be an easy task, as each object will need to have a variable IR signature.
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Hi Leech,
How about starting with the contract rocker switch on the MFD just for TV mode ? surely that’s just a grey scale contrast adjustment rather than an IR signature differential ? If it can be done it would be a great start ;0)
Ironman
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Does anyone know what MAN/AUTO option should do when using TGP+Maverick? I’m quite confident that AUTO attempts an automatic boresight correlation handoff on TMS forward release keeping TGP SOI.
My guess is about MAN. Since every other mode which does not handoff (VIS, BORE, PRE radar, PRE HUD, etc.) simply switches SOI to the WPN, I conclude that there would also TGP mode which also simply switches SOI to WPN and tells you good luck we’re all counting on you. I figure that “MAN” is such a mode.
The only other thing I can figure is there are different kinds of handoffs. Automatic handoff makes sense but what would even be a “manual handoff”? Would you nudge the crosshairs around to help the computer? It doesn’t make any sense.
My guess would be that this refers to laser operation. In AUTO the laser should fire when the sensor is locked, automatically, once the laser is armed and as long as the lock is maintained. In MAN the laser must be armed and the Trigger held down to fire the laser…and the laser will fire sensor lock or not.
Mechanics for boresight are not part of the TGP mechanics. These options are relevant to laser weapons and have nothing to with an IMAV.