Racing towards final operational clearance (FOC) by the end of this year for the LCA Tejas Mk.1, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is looking for a fully integrated mobile telemetry system (MTS), comprising the entire system inside an air-conditioned shelter mounted on a truck platform.

In addition to the MTS currently stationed in Goa, the ADA is looking for a vendor or consortium to undertake the design, development, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and operation of a new generation MTS. Major telemetry subsystems will be supplied by ADA, sourced separately. The MTS will need to be fully deployable anywhere in the country, and air transportable by Il-76 or C-17 Globemaster III.

The scope of work includes an air-conditioned container-style shelter with interiors, military grade diesel generator power system with UPS, antenna system (will be provided by ADA and shall be integrated onto the vehicle by the vendor with suitable telescopic masts), 19 rack mounted telemetry and communications subsystems, air conditioning systems (military grade), high performance vehicle, lighting and electrical system, monitoring stations and video displays and telescopic masts.