Advanced Above Water Sensors

Abstract

Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR): The AMDR suite is being developed to fulfill Integrated Air and Missile Defense requirements for multiple ship classes. This suite consists of an S-Band radar (AMDR-S), an X-band radar and a Radar Suite Controller (RSC). Funding in FY 13-18 will develop AMDR-S and RSC, and integrate these components with an available X band radar. AMDR will provide multi-mission capabilities, simultaneously supporting both long range, exoatmospheric detection, tracking and discrimination of ballistic missiles, as well as Area and Self Defense against air and surface threats. For the Ballistic Missile Defense capability, increased radar sensitivity and bandwidth over current radar systems are needed to detect, track and support engagements of advanced ballistic missile threats at the required ranges, concurrent with Area and Self Defense against Air and Surface threats. For the Area Air Defense and Self Defense capability, increased sensitivity and clutter capability is needed to detect, react to, and engage stressing Very Low Observable/Very Low Flyer (VLO/VLF) threats in the presence of heavy land, sea, and rain clutter. This effort provides for the development of an active phased array radar with the required capabilities to address the evolving threat. The AMDR suite will obtain performance and technology enhancements throughout its service life based upon an approach that includes modularity of hardware and software, a scalable design and Open Architecture (OA) compliance. Periscope Detection: The CVN Periscope Detection Radar program, AN/SPS-74(V), develops and delivers the capability which provides automated detection and discrimination of submarine periscopes using advanced algorithms. This enables discrimination of periscopes from surface contacts, buoys, small boats, floating mines, etc. This effort was initially based on an Advanced Development Model (ADM), developed in PE 0603553N, Surface Antisubmarine Warfare. VCNO Memorandum Ser N09/12U100544 dtd 17 Dec, 2012 directs cancellation of the AN/SPS-74 Program. FY12 and FY13 funding will develop the Periscope Detection and Discrimination (PDD) interface for the AN/SPQ-9B Radar. Dual Band Radar (DBR) Upgrades: Funding is for Dual Band Radar (DBR) System upgrades to implement cost savings initiatives for Volume Search Radar (VSR) modifications, supportability analysis and associated logistics product updates; future upgrades/technology insertion efforts for Multi-Function Radar (MFR)/VSR as a part of the DBR suite on CVN 78 Class ships and the MFR on DDG 1000 Class ships. Funding is also required to resolve the hardware and software issues discovered during the various test events to include: DTB2-411, SDTS testing, Land Based Testing and pertinent At-Sea test events. The upgrades will include all aspects of the radar system/subsystems, including hardware and software. Specific subsystem areas include the Array, Transmit/Receive (T/R) module, Receiver/Exciter, Signal Data Processor, Radome, and power/cooling systems. Upgrades and technology insertions are required to maintain the level of force protection needed for ship defense against all threats envisioned in the littoral environment. The supportability analysis and logistic products associated with these upgrades will also be developed and updated. DBR Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT)/Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)/Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Interface: FY12-14 requirement supports the design and development of the software interface between DBR and AN/USQ-46 BFTT, CEC and SEWIP to enhance CVN 78 combat readiness. The contract award is planned for FY12 and continues with validation testing in FY14. DBR CVN 78 Testing and Certification: FY12-FY17 requirement supports DBR At-Sea Test and Evaluation (T&E), Environmental Testing and DBR Systems Certification for CVN 78. Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP): The development of Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP) provides Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)/Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Multi-mission capability for DDG 51 class ships as part of Aegis Modernization Program. This capability will be utilized for DDG 113 and follow new construction and Aegis Ashore. Modifies SPY-1D Transmitters to enable dual beam for reduced frame times and better reaction time, and provides stability for all D (V) waveforms and avoid operational degradation. The SPY-1 radar system detects, tracks and supports engagements of a broader range of threats. MMSP improves performance in littoral, ducted clutter environments, and in electronic attack (EA), and chaff environments and provides greater commonality in computer programs and equipment. This effort also provides for the development of a Solid State Switch Assembly (SSSA) through an ONR/MANTECH project, MMSP Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) refresh, radar capability upgrades, reliability improvements, and ship-based Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR). Improved Capabilities for SPY-1 Radar: These Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) improvements are intended to reduce cascading failures, mitigate obsolescence issues, and improve reliability in support of Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions; while still providing AN/SPY-1 Radar Total Ownership Cost Reductions. Improvements will yield reductions in annual fleet maintenance costs. Advanced Radar Innovation Fund: Funds the development and integration of existing and new technologies into the Navy's sensors to enhance performance and ensure sensor operations and sustainment throughout the lifecycle of the sensor and platforms on which installed.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
0604501N_5_1319_PB_2014
Change Summary Explanation
Technical: Removed AMDR X-Band Radar E&MD effort Schedule: Not Applicable Cost: Removed AMDR X-Band Radar E&MD effort
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Amplifiers
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Computer Programs
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Cooperative Engagement Capability
  • Logistics
  • Microwave Tubes
  • Program Management
  • Radar
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Target Recognition
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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