Nomocalture of the launcher - Answers M142
UFCS - Answers provides overall control of all launcher operations
7 components of UFCS - Answers Universal gunner display unit (UGDU)
Rugged Memory Unit (RMU)
HIMARS Universal Launcher Inferface Unit (HULIU)
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU )
Global Positioning System Antenna (GPSA)
Boom Controller (BC)
Universal Gunner Display Unit (UGDU ) - Answers allow the operator to interface with the UFCS
Rugged memory Unit (RMU) - Answers Store the operational software necessary to operate HIMARS
Launcher ( 1.0 gigabytes )
HIMARS Universal Launcher Interface Unit (HULIU) - Answers provides and monitor all system power
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU ) - Answers Provides location information for the vehicle and
UFCS operation. GPS Aided and Non-Aided
Universal Weapon Interface Unit (UEIU) - Answers Provides the UFCs with a connection to the onboard
munitions and performs various task and functions associated with each weapon. Power and data
signals to the rocket pod
GPS Antenna - Answers Receive signal from the GPS satellite and relays them to the UPNU
Boom Controller (BC ) - Answers Hand held unit used to manually control the position of the LM during
reload maintenance operations
firing platform - Answers Secured the munitions pods to the LM and provides the mechanical alignment
of the pod to the UPNU
LPC Hold down latch - Answers Secure the pod to the firing platform
ELEVATION TRAVEL lock assembly - Answers Secure the firing platform to the turret assembly during the
travel mode
Jury Struts - Answers Serve as a safety feature during maintenance when the LM is elevated and support
Sponsons - Answers It is a housing of some UFCS components and also provide storage areas for crew