The TuffServ 640 (TS-640) stands alone in its class as the most powerful, ruggedized mission computer in the industry. With multiple 10 gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 100 TB of storage capacity, and an internal data rate of 1.9 gigabytes per second, the TS-640 can tackle almost any onboard mission computing challenge. Its removable memory module also allows greater flexibility for classified operations and changes to a platform’s mission computing profile or configuration. Like all Ampex systems, the TS-640 can also be configured to capture and record military and commercial standard bus data (e.g. MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429). the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft uses the TS-640 to support mission computing.
The TuffServ 540 stands alone in its class as the smallest, most powerful, ruggedized mission computer in the industry. At just 105 cubic inches (2.9”H x 4.25”W x 8.5”D), it is smaller than a toddler’s shoe box and is the ideal mission computer for smaller unmanned vehicles, remote sensing systems, and smaller space vehicles. Like all Ampex systems, the TS-640 can also be configured to capture and record military and commercial standard bus data (e.g. MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429). The Dream Chaser® Spaceplane uses the TS-540 to support mission computing.
The TuffServ 480v2 is considered the “sweet spot” for customers who need mission computing power but not the high-end performance of the TS-640, nor the extremely small size of the TS-540. Like all Ampex systems, the TS-480v2 can also capture and record military and commercial standard bus data (e.g. MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429). The Air Force uses the TS-480v2 as the primary system for foreign military sales programs involving sensitive reconnaissance systems.
For mission computing, TuffServ 282 provides greater flexibility as it comes standard with two removable storage modules (RSM). Mission data can be recorded on the larger RSM while the compact RSM can be used to upload new mission computing profiles, configuration and planning data. The U.S. Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye is equipped with two TS-282s to assist with mission computing and to record a combination of radar and other data, as well as upload pre-mission configuration files and navigation planning information. Like all Ampex systems, the TS-282 can also be configured to capture and record military and commercial standard bus data (e.g. MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429).
Although designed as a mission data recorder (video, MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429, etc) the TuffCORD can also serve as a mission computer for systems requiring lower cost and lighter weight. The heart of the TuffCORD is a standardized, rugged pluggable processing module, integrating the CPU with memory and conventional I/O interfaces such as PCI Express, USB, Ethernet and serial ports. This module facilitates product reliability and long-term supply by isolating the intricacies of the CPU from the overall system; as technology evolves, alternative modules can be used without changing the system’s internal and external interfaces.
For customers who need short-term, small scale, mission computing power that is attritable (extremely low cost, less rugged, nearly expendable), the Common Architecture Recorder (CAR) is the perfect solution. It is ideal for attritable systems like unmanned vehicles and unattended sensors. Like all Ampex systems, the CAR can also capture and record military and commercial standard bus data (e.g. MIL-STD 1553, 1760, ARINC-429).
The TuffServ Rackmount System 350 (TRS350) gives users on the ground the functionality of Ampex TuffServ products made for the airborne environment. TRS350 can run the Ampex Common Compute Environment (ACCE) software to perform software defined recording and handle network centric topoligies (iNET, IENA, DAR cabable). The TRS350 is also integrated into GDP Space Systems’ Telemetry Range Management Software (TRMS) control architecture which provides complete range control of acquisition, distribution, recording and processing functions in an intuitive user interface.
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