In 1999, a NATO Working Group was established to define a standard to meet the goals of interoperability between UAV assets. At that time the working group represented 8 nations and representatives from more than 20 different companies. There are now more than 15 nations.
STANAG 4586 Edition 1 was completed in 2003 and ratified by the member countries by 2004.
STANAG 4586 Edition 2 has evolved from lessons learned during implementations of Edition 1 and is currently going through ratification of Edition 2, Amendment 1.
STANAG 4586 Edition 3 is now finalized and is currently in the midst of ratification.
STANAG 4586 Edition 1 was completed in 2003 and ratified by the member countries by 2004.
STANAG 4586 Edition 2 has evolved from lessons learned during implementations of Edition 1 and is currently going through ratification of Edition 2, Amendment 1.
STANAG 4586 Edition 3 is now finalized and is currently in the midst of ratification.
STANAG 4586 Primer
Vehicle Specific Modules (VSMs)
In STANAG 4586, Vehicle Specific Modules (VSMs) are used to both translate the native vehicle protocol to STANAG-4586 messages and to support the graphical interfaces needed for vehicle-specific functionality (e.g. initialization).
The VSM is really a System Specific Module (SSM) as it applies to sensors, datalinks and other systems as well. This terminology is currently being changed in STANAG 4586.
InnUVative Systems has developed a code base that includes all of the STANAG-4586 message set and protocol logic. Leveraging this existing knowledge and code allows rapid, low risk development of VSMs for any system requiring STANAG-4586 compliance.
For Sensors and Datalinks
A sensor or datalink manufacturer can enhance their product saleability to an unmanned vehicle system developer or operator by including a STANAG-4586 compliant VSM with their product. This will greatly reduce the cost and risk of integration into a STANAG-4586 compliant system, giving a competitive advantage over other products.
InnUVative Systems' ability to rapidly develop VSMs can provide you with this distinguishing difference.
In STANAG 4586, Vehicle Specific Modules (VSMs) are used to both translate the native vehicle protocol to STANAG-4586 messages and to support the graphical interfaces needed for vehicle-specific functionality (e.g. initialization).
The VSM is really a System Specific Module (SSM) as it applies to sensors, datalinks and other systems as well. This terminology is currently being changed in STANAG 4586.
InnUVative Systems has developed a code base that includes all of the STANAG-4586 message set and protocol logic. Leveraging this existing knowledge and code allows rapid, low risk development of VSMs for any system requiring STANAG-4586 compliance.
For Sensors and Datalinks
A sensor or datalink manufacturer can enhance their product saleability to an unmanned vehicle system developer or operator by including a STANAG-4586 compliant VSM with their product. This will greatly reduce the cost and risk of integration into a STANAG-4586 compliant system, giving a competitive advantage over other products.
InnUVative Systems' ability to rapidly develop VSMs can provide you with this distinguishing difference.
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STANAG 4586 is the de-facto standard for many NATO UAV procurements, but the standard is still undergoing significant changes that are not backwards compatible.
In fact, it is already acknowledged that the current version of STANAG-4586 (Edition 2, Amendment 1) will be rendered obsolete by the non-backwards compatible Edition 3. InnUVative Systems is actively involved in these changes and will keep the software up-to-date, even as the modifications roll out so that you always have a VSM or translation module that can meet your customers� latest needs.
InnUVative Systems provides training courses suitable for engineers, program managers and system operators, covering all areas of unmanned systems. See the Training Courses page for more information.
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