Blended Market Subsystems

System Integrator	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the subsystems into the forecasted Item and performing the program management. This role is typically filled by the Item System/Service Supplier.
Airframe Mfg 1-3	Aircraft may be assembled from major sub-assemblies manufactured by different suppliers. Airframe Mfg represents that portion of the aircraft including all structure but excluding controls, landing gear, propulsion, etc.
Ancillaries	Items such as cable assemblies, speakers, headsets, power amplification, batteries, adapters and filters.
Antenna	The portion of the communications system related to signal propagation and directional aspects.
Armaments	The portion of the system related to launchers, rails, hard points and arms control and management.
Arming & Fuzing	The portion of the missile that includes target detection devices, arm-safe systems, and fuzes that identify the conditions for triggering the warhead.
Armor	the portion of a vehicle that contains materials that provide a defense against weapons by enhancing or covering the vehicle’s primary structure.
Array	An arrangement of a number of transducers or hydrophones - appropriately spaced and operated in an integrated fashion - to improve source/signal strength and to provide proper directional characteristics.
Auxiliary Power Unit	Onboard power generation devices used to power-up the aircraft’s main engines and/or to perform tests with low power demands.
Command Telemetry System	Elements of a SpaceSystem primarily intended to sense, determine, transmit and/or receive positional and/or flight path commands.
Communication/Navigation System	Aircraft systems that rely on external communications, such as radio direction signals, beacons and radar land marks, to obtain aircraft positional information.
Core Propulsion	The primary sustaining engine on the missile that takes it from launch (or if a booster is used, post-launch) to the target.
Electrical System	The components and subsystems of the aircraft related to electrical power generation and buss distribution.
Energy Systems 1-3	That part of the Directed Energy System that develops the energy system, transmits it to an emitter, and emits a beam to include emission control systems.
Environmental Control System	Components and subsystems used to maintain aircraft, including temperature, pressure, volumes, lighting, sound and life support within specified parameters.
Equipment Supplier	The portion of the program related to Cyber Operations related equipment, described as being either production or non-unit production, and provided by the Item System/Service Supplier.
Flight Control System	The portion of the system related to man-machine interfacing to ensure controlled flight operations, including hardware, software and embedded processors if applicable.
Flight Management System	The onboard computerized systems, gauges and measurement sensors designed to provide aircraft diagnostic information to pilots during flight. These devices warn of low pressure, fuel, power and even variations in speed and altitude. Flight management systems will in some cases act to correct issues or suggest solutions to be performed by pilots and/or crew.
Gnd Prox Warning System	Radar, air data computers or other devices used to detect and warn of low altitude flying.
Guidance and Control 1-3	The guidance and control (G&C) section(s) of a precision weapon may contain any number of components, largely electronic, that are used for navigation, orientation, and control. Some of the typical components found in these sections include GPS receivers, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Inertial Measurement/Reference Units (IMU or IRU), mechanical and electronic gyroscopes, accelerometers, computers, data systems, altimeters, datalinks, flight controls/autopilots, actuators, thrusters and wire/fiber optic guidance elements. As the suppliers of G&C components are identified, they will be listed in approximately their contribution dollar value order in the three G&C fields. The PGW system suppliers/system integrators will often be listed as the most significant supplier of guidance and control due to their frequent role of integrating and building up a weapon’s G&C section.
Handling Equipment	The sub-system (e.g. cable winches) used to deploy and recover towed devices such as VDS or wire arrays.
Health Monitoring System	Aircraft Health Monitoring System (HMS) determines any fault that effects performance measurements. Basic function is to monitor systems both for fault detection, isolation/identification and for performance. The main parts of the HMS entail monitoring, sensor data validation, fault identification and isolation, fault accommodation and maintenance.
Housing	The sub-system that encloses and protects the transducer/hydrophone array from the general ocean environment. For example, for bow or hull mounted sonar arrays, the housing is generally known as the sonar dome.
Imagery Supplier	The portion of the program related to commercial imagery used for intelligence analysis, including satellite and aerial.
Inertial Ref/Nav System	On board aircraft systems primarily used for navigation and safety of flight.
In-Flight-Entertainment System	Audio/video entertainment systems provided in the passenger cabin.
Information Assurance Technology	Hardware and/or software installed in the intelligence system “Item” for the purpose of enhanced security generally associated with credentialing.
Information Security Technology	Hardware and/or software installed in the communications “Item” for the purpose of enhanced security generally associated with “received” signals and/or signal content.
IR Element	The portion of the system related to the Infrared Sensor (Hardware and Software, if applicable).
Laser Element	The portion of the system related to the Laser element (Hardware and Software, if applicable).
Lead Mission Software	The software used to model the platform’s operational characteristics, simulating the way the platform operates.
Main Engines/Propulsion	The portion of the system that provides the platform with powered movement and maneuver capability.
Main Landing System	The heavy components of the aircrafts landing and takeoff carrying system.
Mission Processor Supplier	The Item’s main or central computer or processor.
Mission Software 1-3	The database allows for up to three contractors who might design, build and install Mission System Software packages. Advanced communications and sensor systems are relying more and more on complex software packages (vs. fixed analog design) to encode, decode, adjust wavelengths and frequencies, build information packages and conduct content modulation in order to maximize device utilization across many applications. It is not unusual for some systems to have one or more mission software applications designed for special use by several different contractors.
Mission System I/O Devices	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the subsystems into the forecasted Item and performing the program management. This role is typically filled by the Item’s System/Service Supplier.
Mission System Integrator (MSI)	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the mission electronics into a single functioning suite of sensors and electronics. This type of integrator is most common on very complex platform programs.
Mission Systems	The portion of the system related to operational mission system payload(s) such as Radar, EO/IR, Communications, C2, Sonar and onboard computing. We break this out into the portion of the mission systems provided by the system supplier (retained) and the portion provided by a contractor other than the system supplier (released).
Network Operations 1-2	Interoperability and network-centric warfare demands are increasing, particularly for and on communications systems and devices. As a result, more and more communications systems are requiring hardware, software and circuitry, outside mission system, T/R modules, antennas and processing content to allow for network centric functionality. The database allows for up to two contractors who might design, build and install network operational capabilities for a communication system.
Non-Mission Software	Communication systems may contain software designed to manage the communication device or system itself. Non-mission Software monitoring and administering fault tolerances levels and administering self-healing applications would be examples of Non-mission software.
Nose Landing System	The lighter and typically steering-related components of the aircrafts landing and takeoff carrying system.
Operator Consoles and Display	Cockpit instrumentation, keyboards, displays and advisories used by the pilot and crew to operate the aircraft.
Optical Element	The portion of the system related to the Optical element (Hardware and Software, if applicable).
Other Electronics	Refers to any communications hardware not directly used for transmission, reception, propagation or processing. Input and output buffers and interface buss would be examples of Other Communication System Electronics.
Platform	The portion of the system related to the vehicle’s overall frame or body including armament.
Primary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the Item’s largest caliber firing mechanism(s) for ammunition, ordnance and munitions. Frequently a complete turret that is mounted on the vehicle.
Processor	The portion of a communications system related to processing signal informational content as provided by the T/R elements.
Propulsion/Booster 1-2	If applicable, any secondary propulsion used by the missile for launch or sustained flight. Instances may be first and second stage rocket motors for long-range missiles and boosters used to accelerate a missile to cruise speed.
Receiver	The portion of the system related to signal(s) reception (Hardware and Software, if applicable).
Safety Weather Radar System	On board weather radar systems assist in pilots in avoiding areas of bad weather not otherwise identified by ground controllers.
Secondary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the Item’s second largest firing mechanism(s) for ammunition, ordnance and munitions.
Seeker	Terminal guidance system that uses RF, EO/IR, Laser, Sonar and other such technologies to identify and home in on the target.
Simulator Cab	A replica of the portion of the vehicle for which the operator is being trained. Examples: Stryker cockpit, B-2 weapons bay, M1A1 turret.
Simulator Display	The projectors and display screens (flat screen, dome etc.) which provide the visual imagery for the simulator. This could also include helmet mounted displays.
Simulator Image Generator	The components of the simulator system that process data into synthetic images which provide the Out-the-Window (OTW) scenery or other imagery upon which the simulated environment is built.
Simulator Image Projector	The hardware that projects the simulated images onto the display surfaces or screens.
Simulator Motion Platform	The base or chassis of the simulator which provides the simulated motion on a varying number of axes (up to six). This could include motion seats on a stationary base as well.
Strap-on Propulsion	In addition to launcher vehicles, SpaceSystem may have three distinct propulsion means: Core, Strap-on or Upper-Stage. Strap-on propulsion is defined as temporary propulsion devices used to maneuver or transport space systems into different orbits or other points in space. Strap-on propulsion devices are used to maneuver huge space system into maintenance, recovery or assembly positions. Strap on propulsion devices are usually removed from a space system once their purpose has been accomplished.
Subscriber Services	Some communications systems need special built in gateways and access channels for subscriber services. Communication satellites with hundreds of relay or link communication channels for lease, sale or assignment would need on board Subscriber Service capabilities to manage channel operations and assignments. Otherwise they might become unregulated broadband transmission radios.
T/R System	The T/R System is a module in an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA). The T/R module in an AESA is a self-contained package containing a receiver, power amplified transmitter, and digitally controlled phase/delay and gain elements.
Tanker Mission System Supplier	Aircraft’s fuel transfer components, including receiver probe, pipes, valves, actuators and control units to transfer fuel into the main tanks. Tanker system also covers similar components required to donate fuel from the aircraft to a receiver aircraft in-flight such as hose-and-drogue, a flying boom, operator station and wing-mounted refueling pods.
Traffic Collision Avoidance System	An onboard aircraft electronic system using distance, flight path and altitude measurements of surrounding air traffic to detect and warn of potential collisions.
Transducer/hydrophone	The sub-system assembly that generates and/or receives acoustic signals in the water and converts them to/from an electrical signal.
Transmission	The portion of the system used to increase torque provided from the Main engine.
Transmitter	The portion of the system related to signal(s) generation and transmission (Hardware and Software, if applicable).
Turret	The portion of the system used to mount and aim the primary gun (if not part of the gun).
Upper Stage Propulsion	In addition to launcher vehicles, SpaceSystem may have three distinct propulsion means: Core, Strap-on or Upper-Stage. Upper Stage Propulsion can (1) act as a hosting device for payloads after initial launch into LEO, providing the energy for one or several other space travel trajectories following launch into LEO; or (2) Upper Stages can be little more than second or third stage engines of the launch system. Upper stages are most often and generally always used to propel space system out of a parked LEO and onto their intended space travel trajectories or into GEO parking.
Virtual Environment	Software to build live, virtual or constructive simulations and scenarios and run the simulations and/or scenarios, creating the environment in which the platform operates.
Warhead	The portion of the system related to the Item’s destructive charge(s).
Yard/Builder (HM&E) 1-2	The portion of the program related to building a vessel’s hull, mechanical and engineering systems.
Sys Eng & Tech Assistance (SETA)	System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA). The government often needs to supplement its internal Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance capability in order to meet its frequently changing needs and demands. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. SETA contractors provide the flexibility and quick availability of expertise without the expense and commitment of sustaining the staff long-term.
Scientific & Engineering Support	Where not specifically stated as SETA, other scientific and engineering support services. The work performed in this area deals with the conduct of analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact finding work in the natural and physical sciences, along with the operation and maintenance of the equipment required for these purposes. Examples would be: engineering related studies, scientific research and support, writing technical manuals, chemical, biological and other testing services; architect-engineer services; environmental planning and engineering services; and other technical services.
Ops-Mgt Services	Operations and management, are generally non-engineering and non-technical services. Examples: operating and managing facilities (Facilities or Warehouse Managers); infrastructure tasks and oversight (Operations or Plant Managers); supervision and management services (Planning Manager; consulting and advisory services; program management; and providing other non-technical professional services. It is along the lines of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization. It concerns itself with converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible to maximize the profit of an organization, and will have a focus on streamlining processes.
Maintenance Services	Maintenance, or technician specific servicing and general repairs. Examples: base maintenance and repair; non-specific platform repair and other technician maintenance services; staffing O&R depots; environmental remediation; and decontamination. These services may include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, scheduled servicing, testing, and component replacements.
Training Services	Training activities to include syllabus preparation, manuals, documents, personnel, location & facilities, classroom devices & equipment, training simulations, and the successful completion of the training contract statement of work.
Sustainment Services	Sustainment, is the provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revisions of the mission or the of the national objective. Examples: food service; fuel storage and shipment; security; supply airlift and sealift; and other storage services.
Licensor	The portion of the system’s value related to providing raw technology. A Licensor’s role can be compared to a low-value-added integrator.
Other Work-share Provider	A significant subcontractor whose contribution cannot be categorized in any of the other sections.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.