When MDA needed precision deployment of exo-targets and countermeasures - with reliability, modularity, commonality, low-cost and short timelines... 

SPEC’s Modular Adaptive Deployment System (MADS™) concept was ready — and is now in final development and headed for flight...

Programmable velocity, payload adaptability, no debris, contamination or signature effects, controlled dynamics and a robust heritage provide users with a quick-reaction, highly reliable exo-payload deployment capability. SPEC’s development tools, extensive experience and analysis capabilities provide top down design and fully integrated systems. From deployment scenario definition and evaluation, interface definition and control, mechanical, structural, and electrical design to system level ground and flight test planning, SPEC’s experienced staff can support your exo-payload deployment needs.

MADS™ Features

• Multi-payload deployment scenarios
• Modular subsystems for payload and launch vehicle interface adaptability

            •    Launch Tubes
            •    Retention & Release Mechanisms
            •    Variable Velocity Package
            •    Sequence Controller Module
            •    Safing & Test Functions
            •    Instrumentation

• Wide range of payload types, sizes & masses
• Wide velocity range - software programmable
• Precision velocity control
• Precision LADAR velocity instrumentation
• CAN Bus interface architecture
• Max use of existing assets and proven interfaces leads to cost savings and decreased mission cycle time