Sub Sonar Improvement (ENG)
Abstract
This program delivers block updates to Sonar Systems installed on SSN 688, 688I, SSN 21, TRIDENT, Virginia, SSBN, and SSGN Class Submarines to maintain clear acoustical, tactical and operational superiority over submarines and surface combatants in all scenarios through detection, classification, localization and contact following. Acoustics Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) was a multi-phased evolutionary development geared toward addressing acoustic superiority issues through the rapid introduction of interim development products applicable to all classes of submarines. A-RCI Phase I and II introduced Towed Array processing improvements, Phase III introduced Spherical Array processing improvements, and Phase IV provided High Frequency (HF) Array processing improvements for SSN 688I, SSGN, Virginia and SSN 21 Class Submarines. As part of CNO N872's plan to maintain acoustic superiority for in-service submarines, a joint cooperative effort with PEO IWS-5 was established to deliver annual Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) to prevent obsolescence and deliver ongoing capability improvements. The capabilities in the APBs will be integrated as part of A-RCI certified system. Current developments to maintain Acoustic Superiority with new capability and prevent obsolescence are accomplished through annual Advanced Processing Builds (APBs). The capabilities in the APBs are integrated as part of the A-RCI certified system. Sensor efforts provide increased operational capabilities for littoral operations, situational awareness and reliability improvements. Towed System's development efforts provide increased operational capabilities and reliability improvements to maintain a clear acoustical, tactical, and operational superiority over submarine and surface combatants. These efforts include development of a Fiber Optic Thinline Towed Array, (TB-33) for increased reliability, the Next Generation Fatline Towed Array (TB-34) which provide improved Littoral Operational capability and the Low Cost Conformal Array, an HF array that provides enhanced situational awareness. Future Sensor development includes enhancements to long range passive detection, continued reliability improvements,and wide area search.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0219_0604503N_5_1319_PB_2011
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