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 funding supports mission readiness for Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Defense System (ATTDS) equipped ships and the sundown effort of ATTDS. The sundown of ATTDS returns the platform back to its original NIXIE configuration during a scheduled availability.. In FY21, funding supports four (4) CVNs during their deployment cycles prior to their CVN system sundown. The ATTDS provides a hard kill torpedo defensive 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 consists one TWS with a 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 developed system salvo software through five test events and executed three Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA) tests. CVN Installation and/or removal will occur in FY20 through FY24 during scheduled availabilities. 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 are evaluated to determine their effectiveness and impact on improving ship survivability. Evaluations of new and emerging hardware and software in representative acoustic environments, against projected threats using both digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulations. Incorporation of the technology into the appropriate product line upon successful evaluation.

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
0225_0603506N_4_1319_PB_2021

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