ST Aerospace provides an integrated solution to optimise the operational capabilities of unmanned systems. Mission success rate is now enhanced through our modular, extendable and adaptable Next Generation Control Station (NGCS).

Core Features

  • Reduced operator's workload through state-of-the-art man-machine interface design
  • Enhanced mission capabilities
  • Customised solutions to suit different user needs

System Architecture

The LAN-based client server system enables connectivity both within the system and with the external C4I system. The architecture allows for multiple systems to be linked or as a standalone structure. The modularity and scalability of the system make it highly adaptable to different types of shelters, including:

  • Mobile vehicles where the prime consideration is space optimisation and crew comfort 
  • Training centres where multiple consoles are required to optimise capacity

Software and Hardware Architecture

Object-oriented design
The software architecture is based on an object-oriented design that is built around a common core infrastructure to enable easy adaptation of vehicle-specific modules such as flight control and payloads. Its features include:

  • vehicle-independent (virtually any air, sea or ground based unmanned system)
  • common operating concept
  • common control methodology

Multiple-redundancy hardware design
The hardware architecture, which uses commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware for ease of technology refreshment, is based on robust multiple-redundancy for mission essential systems. This enhances mission survivability.

Operation-Driven Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
Windows-based control
Based on advanced MMI considerations, the operator consoles are designed to provide optimal mission execution with the least amount of effort from the operators. The design concept evolves around automation of tasks to reduce the workload of operators, allowing them to focus on the mission execution.

Common Configuration
Ease of cross-training
Due to a common operational concept and control methodology, a pool of operators can be trained at a time, hence increasing operational capabilities.

Reduced test qualification efforts
Qualifications are only required for any changes, thus preserving the core architecture.

Common logistics
Common maintenance requirements such as logistic support crew and hardware result in reduced costs.