Interfaces, Tests, and Trials Flashcards
List interfaces for weapon systems:
CMS
FCS
Navigation
EPG&D
Veto
“The formal process of systematically verifying and testing ocmponents, assemblies, systems and records to ensure the weapon is:
Free from defects
Conforms to specs
Safe, effective, servieable
Inspection of Naval Ordnance
“Items that are exposed to explosive force and if they fail will allow the release of explosive force”
Ordnance
When must a full INO be conducted?
Six months since last inspection
After firing a prescribed number of rounds
Before comissioning
After overhaul
As requested
As directed by DNCS 6, coastal FTA, coastal SINO
How many series can a gun be fired before an INO?
2
“Performed daily, prior to or after certain evolutions, or as part of periodic maintenance”
Operational Tests
What are 3 Operation Tests?
Daily EHM
Pre/Post Firing
Mount Motion
Type of Operational Test: Usually just a BIT test
EHM Test
Type of Operational Test: Conducted before and after firing
Pre/Post Firing Checks
Operational Test: Mount Motion Test: 2 categories
Operational - done as part of EHM
In Depth - done during periodic maintenance
Mount Motion Test: Test Types
SHM
Step Input
Run-in
Ramp
“Performed to ensure that the gun and fire control director work in concert.”
Alignment Tests
Describe Datum alignment test
Ensure the position of the gun and FCS relative to the master datum point are accurate.
Describe Datum Testing
Measuring the distance between the CoG of the ship and that of the gun and FCS.
Describe Distant Object Alignment
Corrects offset between FCS and gun system.
Uses a boresight camera.
