Airborne Acoustic Intelligence (AAI)

Abstract

The mission of Airborne Acoustic Intelligence (AAI), Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Project K-0416, is to provide Sound Pressure Level (SPL) quality recordings of targets of interest and an associated new technology, rapid prototyping mechanism for the application of state-of-the-art collection sensors. The program will develop and rapidly deploy new technology concepts in hardware and software to effectively address emerging littoral threats and to improve the present Undersea Warfare capability in support of Sea Shield/Sea Trial Initiatives. AAI also provides a measurement analysis capability to reconstruct, analyze and develop active target strength measurement validation. The AAI data collection program provides passive and active acoustic and non-acoustic data essential for the design and development of environmental models, sensors, weapons, software algorithms, and tactical decision aids. AAI employs developmental and prototypical hardware installed in uniquely configured ASW aircraft to collect data of interest, and specially configured ground support facilities to conduct reconstruction and analysis of this data. AAI includes calibrated recording systems, advanced detection and tracking systems, special sensors, advanced processing systems and techniques and specially derived operational tactics. The 2 RDT&E articles consist of aircraft calibration units, SPL collection suites, and post mission processors that will support the collection mission. Military Intelligence Program (MIP) funding previously contained in this PE and Project, moved to a new Program Element (0303354N) in FY 2011 and beyond for enhanced MIP tracking.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 0490_0603254N_4_1319_PB_2012

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• Aerospace Test and Evaluation
• Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies