Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD)

Abstract

The Countermeasure Anti- Torpedo (CAT) program developed a canisterized Anti-Torpedo Torpedo (ATT). The Torpedo Warning System (TWS) developed the required torpedo detection, classification and localization (TDCL)systems. The Countermeasure TWS and CAT systems make up the Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Defense System (ATTDS). The ATTDS provides a hard kill torpedo defense capability on High Value Units (HVU's). The program has developed and fielded five ATTDS Engineering Design Model (EDM) systems on CVNs. Each EDM system is one TWS with a CAT load out of a maximum of eight CATs. The program delivered its first prototype system in FY13 and has delivered and installed its fifth and final system in FY17. Along with delivering and installing systems on CVN's, the ATTDS Program completed system salvo software development and a Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA) test in 1QFY18. In FY19, software support, material system changes, and system reliability enhancements will remain the program's top priorities to ensure the highest operational availability and performance of the systems. CVN Installation and/or removal will occur in FY20 through FY23. Research and development of new technologies and capabilities developed under the Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Small Business and Innovative Research (SBIR), and other Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) initiatives. New and emerging hardware and software are evaluated in representative acoustic environments, against projected threats through both digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to determine their effectiveness and impact on improving ship survivability. The technology is then incorporated into the appropriate product line.

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
0225_0603506N_4_1319_PB_2020

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