Advanced Above Water Sensors

Abstract

Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR): (Note: Beginning in FY15, this effort transfers to PE 0604522N) 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 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. 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, Self Defense Test Ship (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: FY14-15 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. DBR CVN 78 Testing and Certification: FY14-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). Advanced Radar Technology (ART): Funds the development and integration of existing and new radar technologies into the Navy's sensors to enhance performance and/or ensure sensor operations and sustainment throughout the lifecycle of the sensor and platforms on which installed. Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR): EASR will modify an existing radar technology to meet the air surveillance requirements for multiple ship classes. EASR will be one sensor in a suite that is designed to meet the performance needs for ship self-defense, situational awareness and air traffic control. EASR will replace the Volume Search Radar (VSR) in the CVN 78 Class Dual Band Radar system and the AN/SPS-48/49 radar systems in numerous ship classes. The AN/SPS-48 Radars are long-range, three-dimensional (3-D) radars used to search, detect and provide space-stabilized, three-coordinate (range, bearing, height) data for air intercept control and designation to a weapon system. The AN/SPS-49A(V)1 radar system is a long range, two dimensional (2-D), L-Band air surveillance radar installed on USN major combatants. The AN/SPY-4 Volume Search Radar (VSR) is an S-Band active phased array radar deployed on CVN 78 providing volume surveillance and air traffic control. EASR funding will develop a modern 3-D air search radar that addresses the latest requirements for Aviation and Amphibious Warfare Ships and closely conforms to existing combat system interfaces, as well as aligns with existing shipboard space, weight, and power limits. The architecture and acquisition strategy for EASR is intended to drive a lower recurring cost by utilizing the same core technology for both fixed-face and rotating array variants. Enterprise X-Band Illuminator (EXI): EXI funding will develop an X-band illuminator compatible with the EASR into a radar and Combat System suite, in order to mitigate the risk of changes to the CVN 78 class Island. Funding will also integrate a new planar array missile illuminator for future CVN applications as well as other ship classes. 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/Advanced Radar Research: 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.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2016
• Source ID: 0604501N_5_1319_PB_2016
• Change Summary Explanation: FY14: Decrease due to SBIR/STTR reduction and funding realignment to DDG1000 and SSDS RDTEN FY16: Proj: 3236: Increase due to the development of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR).
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Sensors
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Computer Programs
• Contracts
• Cooperative Engagement Capability
• Cost Analysis
• Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Microwave Tubes
• Navy
• Phased Array Radar
• Radar
• Software Development
• Systems Engineering
• Target Recognition
• Test And Evaluation
• Three Dimensional
• Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

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

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics
• Space
• Space - Space Objects