Mine Hunt Systems
Abstract
This project contains resources for systems, subsystems, and sensors integrated for use with the Remote Minehunting System (RMS) Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) 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 designated for the detection, classification and localization of bottom, close-tethered, and volume targets in a single plas. 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. The 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 FY16. Award and management for Block 2 production units began in FY14. Materiel Reliability, obsolescence, and performance Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) efforts continue beyond FY21. In FY 2017, the AN/AQS-20A Block 2 P3I program will initiate Synthetic Aperture Sonar Acoustic (SAS) Recognition development and test. The AN/AQS-20A program will also complete mission analysis software tools for the AN/AQS-20A Block 2. The Block 2 P3I program began in FY17 and continues beyond FY21. Development of Depot Maintenance Overhaul and Technical Insertion plans will also occur. Development and Material Reliability, obsolescence, and performance Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) efforts will continue beyond FY 2020. This is not a new start. Realigned program funding from Program Element 0604373N/Project Unit 0529 beginning in FY16.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 0530_0603502N_4_1319_PB_2017
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