GPS Message Router (GMR) from freemexy's blog
The GPS Message Router (GMR) is part of the airborne connectivity
system that provides the interface between the Air Warrior Electronic
Digital Manager (EDM), the aircraft-mounted GPS antenna and the Blue
Force Tracking (BFT) transceiver and Pallet.WIFI GPS Router
The GMR also acts as a hub between the EDM and various other
situational awareness devices by using standard Ethernet and serial
protocols.
The GMR allows a user to interconnect multiple devices in a cockpit
or land vehicle with minimal effort. GPS information can be received
from multiple external sources, including: GPS information/data provided
from an external source (i.e. PLGR, DAGR, etc.) or GPS information/data
provided from an embedded commercial or GFE military GPS receiver card.
The GMR provides up to 7 x Ethernet, 3 x Serial, 1 x Coaxial (External
Antenna), 1 x Fill Port (MIL-DTL-55116), and 1 x USB connections for
units that support those protocols.
The GMR is a compact replacement
for the previous generation MicroRouter solution. The GMR reduces the
number of boxes needed to route information between situational
awareness units by combining the GPS receiver, Ethernet, Serial and USB
hubs into one box.
The GMR routes information using an Intel Atom 1.6Ghz processor and 2GB RAM. It has a Compact Flash storage drive and can also function as a standalone server.
The rugged GMR is made from durable aluminum alloy and is designed to meet MIL-STD-461E, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-704 requirements.
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