Situation Display Consoles (SDC)

Technical Information

General Dynamics Canada provides the Situation Display Consoles (SDC) for the NATO AWACS modernization program. The SDC is a ruggedized graphic workstation, designed for the harsh environments existing in military aircraft. The primary role of the SDC is to graphically display the processed outputs of the various sensors onboard the aircraft. The SDC uses a 20.1 inch flat panel monitor, a powerful COTS processor, and many other state-of-the-art features in an open architecture configuration. This technology is also applicable to maritime patrol aircraft, airborne command and control functions, and similar tactical requirements.

Specifications

• 20.1" flat panel LCD display, w/ RGB interface, as per EIA-RS-343
• Flat Panel resolution of 1280x1024 pixels
• Programmable, color LCD pushbuttons
• Powerful, ruggedized embedded computer
• PCMCIA removable memory device reader/writer
• 101 key QWERTY keyboard
• trackball, mouse or joystick for cursor control
• Solaris-based operating system with embedded graphics engine and GUI
• Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Oxygen supply and communications panel can be incorporated
• Designed for operator comfort

Physical

• Weight: 180 lbs max
• Height: 31.5 "
• Width: 30.5 "
• Depth: 37.8 " (Desktop extended)

Power

• Input power: 115 VAC, 3 Phase, 400 Hz
• PSU max output: 480 Watts

Environment

• Operating Temp: 0 to 32.2°C
• Storage Temp: -40 to 71°C
• Meets Tailored MIL-STD-461 and 462 EMI requirements