Sub Sonar Improvement (ENG)

Abstract

FY 2021 funding request reflects a net increase of $5.393 million from FY 2020 to FY 2021. Increase associated with efforts to fully test new in-board capabilities associated with the fielding of Large Vertical Array (LVA); transition of A-RCI to the Development, Cyber Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) software development model; as well as increased focus on machine learning, automation, and behavioral analysis. This program delivers block updates to Sonar Systems installed on SSN 688, 688I, SSN 21, 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) provides 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 - Phase IV provided High Frequency (HF) Array processing improvements for SSN 688I, SSGN, SSBN, VIRGINIA, and SSN 21 Class Submarines. As part of the Navy's plan to maintain acoustic superiority for in-service submarines, a joint cooperative effort was established to deliver annual Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) to prevent obsolescence and deliver ongoing capability improvements. - Capabilities in the APBs will be integrated as part of A-RCI certified systems. - Development of the Large Vertical Array (LVA) will improve detection and enhanced tactical situational awareness capability for tracking targets of interest, and supports acoustic superiority objectives for the VIRGINIA and OHIO Class Submarines. Sensor Efforts provide increased operational capabilities for littoral operations, situational awareness, and reliability improvements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
0219_0604503N_5_1319_PB_2021

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Quantum

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