US Patent:
20080208397, Aug 28, 2008
Inventors:
Troy A. Miklos - Aledo TX, US
International Classification:
G01C 23/00
Abstract:
A logistic systems to support deployed platforms that includes a reporting system located within deployed assets, an over-the-horizon (OTH) communication system, an information distribution node, a logistics control system, and a servicing activity. The reporting system located within deployable assets monitors and reports deployed asset status information using the OTH communication system. Thus, the reporting system passes deployed asset status information to the logistics controller via the information distribution node. The logistics controller receives deployed asset status information and allocates the necessary resources to service the deployed asset based on received deployed asset status information. This allocation of resources is coordinated at the servicing activity or service depot in communication with the logistics controller prior to the arrival of the deployed asset saving valuable time.