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Secure Communications
MASS possesses the rare ability of being able to design, develop, build, integrate and support bespoke electronic hardware and real-time software systems to meet specific customer needs. We are used to working within tight timescales and are dedicated to delivering affordable, value-for-money solutions. Examples of rapid developments by MASS to meet urgent operational timescales include the RCADS communications management system and the ATRACKS helicopter data messaging system.
RCADS
The Radio Control and Audio Distribution System (RCADS) is designed to assist in the management of the heavy communications workload found in certain aircraft environments. RCADS is an airborne system for the distribution of audio signals between individual mission crew and any connected radio transceivers attached to the system. RCADS provides the facility for the use of both secure (encrypted) and open radio channels. Each user is provided with the ability to mix any of the received audio channels and to select channels for transmission.
ATRACKS
The Automatic, Tasking, Relay and Acknowledgement System (ATRACKS) was developed in record time to meet an operational requirement for the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force. MASS designed the system entirely in-house, including a specialist HF/VHF Modem and a bespoke Encryptor and Fill Gun accredited to HIGH grade. Some 1450 individual line items were manufactured, assembled into full systems and tested over the full environmental spectrum - demonstrating our capability for low-volume production. In addition, the full software application, which controls the entire network and provides the user interfaces, was written completely in-house. ATRACKS is now fully accepted into service.
SCA
Following on from the RCADS development, MASS was awarded the Secure Communications Architecture (SCA) contract by UK MoD to deliver a fully integrated mission communications and radio management capability for one of the RAF’s primary ISTAR assets. As prime contractor, MASS has delivered: the MASS RCADS; new UHF/VHF radios; a new air and ground SatCom communications system; a replacement intercom system; and an antenna management system. A fully representative System Integration Laboratory (SIL) was used for development, security accreditation and qualification testing. The first system was recently delivered on time and budget.
SCOT
In May 08 MASS was awarded the SCoT contract by Ultra Electronics to finalise the design and then manufacture electronic equipment for the RAF Tornado aircraft. The SCoT equipment provides new cockpit control units to allow the crew to operate the upgraded radios on the Tornado. These units provide secure communications within and outside the aircraft, and enable the aircraft to operate with coalition forces.
AHIU
The Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Headset Interface Unit (AHIU) has been developed to address the problems associated with the introduction of ANR headsets into legacy platforms. The new AHIU is a rugged, low powered unit designed to interface modern ANR headset technology with both new and legacy intercommunications and communication management systems.
For more information please contact:
David Cutforth
+44 (0) 1480 222600
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