ABN Mine Hunt System
Abstract
This project contains resources for systems, subsystems, and sensors integrated for use with multiple platforms for mine detection, classification, localization, identification, neutralization, and influence clearance capabilities. Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts are for increasing capability by decreasing time required to conduct Mine Countermeasures (MCM) operations, ensuring low risk to naval and commercial vessels, and removing the man from the minefield. Increased capability includes conducting minefield reconnaissance (mine density and location) at high area search rates, improving detection capability, decreasing sensor false alarm rates, and reducing post-mission analysis for detection, classification, identification, and neutralization. The AN/AQS-20A is a mine hunting and identification system with acoustic and optic sensors housed in an underwater towed body. The acoustic sensors are designed for the detection, classification and localization of bottom, close-tethered, and volume targets in a single pass. The Electro-Optic Identification Device (EOID) replaces the Volume Search Sonar (VSS) for identification of bottom targets. The system will be deployed from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as part of the MCM Mission Package (MP). The AN/WLD-1(V)2 Remote Minehunting System (RMS) Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) tows the AN/AQS-20A. The AN/AQS-20A Block 1 is undergoing a Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) program to upgrade the Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) and Side-Looking Sonars (SLS) to improve Probability of Classifying a Mine-like object as a Mine, False Classification, and Depth Localization performance to meet Block 2 performance. The Forward Looking Sonar will be replaced with a new High Frequency Wideband design. The SLS will be replaced with a new Multi-function SLS with Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) capability, as well as, improved signal processing and Signal to Noise Ratio. The Block 1 P3I program began in FY12 and will complete in FY15. All Block 1 units will be upgraded to meet Block 2 capability. Award and management of the competitive contract for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)/Full Rate Production (FRP) Block 2 units began in FY14 and continues through FY18. Materiel Reliability, obsolesence, and performance Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) efforts continue beyond FY20. The AN/AQS-20A will support LCS Mine Countermeasures Mission Package (MCM MP) Developmental Testing (DT) and Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) in FY15. Materiel Reliability and obsolescence Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) efforts continue through FY15 supporting AN/AQS-20A and LCS MCM MP FY15 Developmental Testing (DT) and Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) and beyond. The AN/AQS-24 Mine Hunting and Identification system is comprised of acoustic sensors housed in an underwater towed body. The AN/AQS-24 Volume Search upgrade will be developed, tested, and integrated for use with multiple platforms including the MH-53E Helicopter. This capability is in support of an Urgent Operational Need (UON) and will improve the rapid detection and locaization of volume sea mines. RDT&E funding is completed - FY14
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0529_0604373N_5_1319_PB_2016
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- Root: Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM)
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