IMPLEMENTATION OF A GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE UNIT

The Integrated Bridge currently fielded in the MRAP FoV is a capabilities insertion that provides data integration and visualization services to the vehicle crew. The Integrated Bridge combines displays, data buses, video sensors, switches/routers, radio interfaces, power management components, etc. to provide a unified view as well as a vehicle system control means to its crew members. The Integrated Bridge provides a flexible and modular architecture that can readily be adapted to the variety of Government Furnished Mission Equipment found in the MRAP FoV utilizing developmental hardware and software augmented with VICTORY technology to provide additional standardization and capabilities. This paper describes the continuation and capability extension of the VICTORY Radio Adapter, now called the Integrated Bridge GPIU (General Purpose Interface Unit). Details of the work leading to the fielding of a significantly enhanced version of the GPIU are discussed. GPIU software and hardware enhancements, VICTORY compliance improvements along with test event data results will be presented.