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SIT, also known in its export configuration
"Finders", is a battle management system, developed by GIAT industries
as part of a comprehensive combat vehicle digitization program,
deployed with French Army AMX-10P and Leclerc tanks, and is expected
to be fielded with the future VBCI armored infantry carriers. Some 500
SIT units are currently deployed with the French and UAE armies. The
system is designed to support units up to battalion level.
The system runs on militarized or ruggedized PC workstations operating
under Window OS. Each unit uses common software modules shared by all
systems, and role- specific modules developed for every type of
application or vehicle including reconnaissance, armor, armored
infantry carrier, light armored vehicle, command post vehicle, platoon
leader vehicle etc. These specific modules enable the system to
integrate with the vehicle's navigation, communications, optronics,
and weapon systems. All systems use common tactical terminals and
graphical displays.
The graphical display depicts a cartographic
(map) display of the area of operation, with situational picture
showing the location of friendly elements, and identified or suspected
targets. Selectable overlays are showing operational plans, enemy
formation enemy movements, generated by intelligence analysis. Other
templates show technical and logistical status and reports. The
display becomes a centerpiece of information management through the
combat engagement, as it provides the commander with full situational
display, an effective tool for orientation and observation,
identification and reporting about potential targets and threats, as
well as timely activation of countermeasures. The system also enables
control of communications equipment, management of on-board radio sets
etc. SIT/Finders systems are interoperable with NATO standards
including ADat-P3 and ATCCIS (Army Tactical Command and Control
System).
The improvements introduced in the new SIT-V1 version
support PR4G VS4 IP radio technology,
standard based operational messaging supporting next generation SICAT
NCi, replacing previous V1 standard, the new system also supports
vector and 3D formatted maps. A version of the system is currently
converted to support Windows based systems. SIT-V1 will be introduced
into all VBCI armored infantry fighting vehicles, upgraded AMX-10RCs
and VBL scouts, as well as the VB2L command vehicles. Operational
evaluations of the system were performed in 2005 with a squadron of
AMX-10RC, VBLs and VB2Ls from the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment with
further qualification of the systems expected through 2006. The ICONE
derivative of the SIT-V1 has aleady been integrated into production
Leclerc tanks, and will be delivered as an upgrade for all tanks in
French Army service starting 2007.
Another enhancement is the "Off vehicle
SIT V1" – loaded onto a small hand-held computer, the off-vehicle
SIT-V1 system is designed for dismounted operation offering operation
continuity for dismounted troops. The system is compatible with the
recently fielded SIT-V1 TTA software updates, which offer enhanced
flexibility and compatibility with more platforms. |
