Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) The Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine Platform Management System provides a sophisticated solution that matches the needs of the most demanding warship automation and control requirements, scalable to any size vessel or budget. Fully integrated in the ship's Ethernet network, the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) controls and monitors all aspects of the vessel's propulsion plant and systems, interfacing seamlessly with the Combat Systems and Navigation Suit. COTS Based System With over 30 years experience in the supply of control and navigation systems, the commercial off the shelf (COTS) based system provides low through life costs and solves the problems associated with obsolescence. Selected by the UK MoD for the IPMS solutions in the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer, Astute Class Nuclear Submarines (Boats 4 - 7) and for the control system upgrade on the Hunt Class Minesweepers. Features & Benefits The benefits provided by the Integrated Platform Management System include: • Tailor made solutions to meet customer requirements for screen graphics and operation • Open architecture, modular design • Capability to integrate third party software • Low through-life costs • Integrated logistic support solution • Ability to upgrade the system in service • Worldwide service support Design Features Using commercial off the shelf (COTS) based hardware and software each solution allows flexibility and enables the choice of components that best meets your requirements and budget. The adaptability of the design produces a solution for all classes of vessels from patrol boats to aircraft carriers, including nuclear powered submarines. An open architecture Ethernet Network solution was designed using industry standard protocols and solid state hardware, delivering variable levels of redundancy to suit the application. Expandability is built into the

design allowing low cost updates and additions such as CCTV to be added later in the vessel's life. A typical warship IPMS includes: • PLC based fully integrated alarm monitoring, control and automation • Multi function consoles • CCTV • Built-in diagnostics and training • Wireless operation using ruggedised laptops • Safety management including damage control and stability • Condition based monitoring • Secure remote access • Integrated logistic support Through-Life Costs The use of COTS HW and SW significantly reduces the design, delivery and through life support costs of the IPMS. The use...