Remote Minehunting Systems
Abstract
The AN/WLD-1(V)2 Remote Minehunting System (RMS) is a mine reconnaissance system designed for the detection, classification, identification, and localization of bottom and moored mines in shallow and deep water. The RMS will provide the Navy the capability to keep ships and sailors out of the minefield. The RMS is deployed from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as part of the ships' Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package (MP). The RMS is a fully integrated system consisting of a semi-submersible Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) towing a variable depth sensor, the AN/AQS-20A. The RMMV is a high-endurance, semi-autonomous, low-observable, unmanned, diesel-powered vehicle, operated and maintained from the LCS. Line-of-sight (LOS) and over-the-horizon (OTH) data links provide real time vehicle command and control and mine reconnaissance sensor data transmission to/from LCS. The first Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units (LRIP 1) were used during the RMMV Reliability Growth Program (RGP) version 4.2 (v4.2) configuration and will be upgraded to the v6.0 configuration to support LCS integration. In FY15 a new start RMMV Competitive (LRIP 2) contract will be awarded to procure the next LRIPs and a RMMV integration/maintenance contract. Additionally, the development of RMMV v6.0 will support integration of the RMMV into LCS MCM MP and testing in FY15. The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) has shifted to 2nd quarter FY16 to align with the LCS MCM MP IOC and will use LRIP 1 units. Primary activities in FY15 include completion of v6.0 upgrades and support for the LCS MCM MP Technical Evaluation (TECHEVAL) and conduct of LCS MCM MP Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). Additionally, the Program will implement hardware and software Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for LCS Freedom Class integration and upgrade training assets in support of Ready For Training (RFT) in FY16. Not a new start. ACAT 1D Transparency requirement realigned program funding from Project Element 0603502N beginning in FY15.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0260_0604122N_4_1319_PB_2015
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