DETAILS OF THE MORTAR FIRE DIRECTION CENTER (FDC) SOFTWARE:

AdaRose engineers developed the software for the MORTAR FDC system by re-designing and re-hosting the Army's M30 Mortar Ballistic Computer Software and integrating a Ballistic Kernel (BK). The software runs on a Ruggedized Laptop Computer mounted within a Light Armored Vehicle. The FDC can control 4 Mortars in normal operation or 8 Mortars in reversionary mode. A dual-language capability was implemented for our allies. The system provides Secure Digital Communications between the Fire Direction Center, the Mortars, and a Forward Observer. AdaRose engineers developed the Diagnostics Software and grid map conversion algorithms were incorporated.  The 120mm Mortars were mounted on Light Armored Vehicles (Marine Corps version) and were digitally linked to the Fire Direction Center through a Delco modified Vista fire control computer.  Each Mortar has a range of 9200m and can traverse a full 360 degrees.