Vetronics Architecture with in vehicle Networking

  • Nimesh S. Raijada Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru - 560 045
  • Shrinivas V. Mugali Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru - 560 045
Keywords: Mechanised forces, Vetronics, Platform effectiveness, Battlefield management system, Command control, Combat vehicles

Abstract

    The effectiveness of combat and combat support vehicles platforms can be improved significantly by incorporating Vetronics concept at the platform design stage itself which allows on-board systems to be interconnected as networks and enables them not only to share the information with-in the platform but also with the neighbouring platforms. The Vetronics concept not only optimises the on-board computing resources and other electronic sub-systems, also aids in easier platform integration. The Vetronics architecture with in-vehicle networking can be conceived and optimised based for vehicle type, requirement of types of systems envisaged for integration and having a balance between standard and customised components. The conceptual architecture proposed in this paper brings out the benefits offered by Vetronics approach for integration of on-board sub-systems thereby enhancing the platform effectiveness and Battlefield Management System for in-service and futuristic platforms considering the space as one of the major constraints. The proposed concept is adaptable, flexible and scalable enabling integration of the various electronic sub-systems.

Author Biographies

Nimesh S. Raijada, Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru - 560 045

Mr Nimesh S. Raijada, received his BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from University of Mysore, in 1999. Presently working as Deputy General Manager in Development and Engineering Group of Network Centric Systems, Military Communications SBUof Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru. He is involved in conceptualisation and development of C4I projects.

His contribution is in studying the advantages of Vetronics architecture, formulating an adaptable, flexible and scalable architecture with in-vehicle networking, and proposing a conceptual architecture for use primarily for tactical military applications. 

Shrinivas V. Mugali, Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru - 560 045

Mr Shrinivas V. Mugali, rreceived his BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from Karnataka University, Dharwad, in 1987. Presently he is holding the position of Additional General Manager in the Military Communications SBUof Bharat Electronics Limited Bengaluru. He is heading the Development and Engineering Division for Network and Cyber Security products and projects. 

His contribution in the present work is to analyse the Vetronics architecture as co-author and review the proposed concept, with a view of enhancing the platform effectiveness.

Published
2019-04-30
How to Cite
Raijada, N., & Mugali, S. (2019). Vetronics Architecture with in vehicle Networking. Defence Science Journal, 69(3), 236-239. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.69.14425
Section
Special Issue Papers