Advanced Above Water Sensors

Abstract

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: FY15 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: FY15-FY18 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 is 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). Initiate transition of Advanced Calibration Experiment (ACE) into Baseline (BL) 7.2 to continue MMSP development. FY17-FY21 funding realigned from Project 3232 to Project 3301 for Improved Capabilities SPY-1 Radar to support radar development. This line continues MMSP development and includes the commencement of technology refresh to support Aegis Modernization due to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence issues. This effort includes re-hosting the MMSP software and firmware on a new computer platform. Engineering efforts will be required to assess alternate technologies and determine optimal MMSP architectural solutions, which will include system security requirements. Advanced Radar Technology (ART): The EASR and EXI Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD) contracts are to be awarded in FY16. This requires a significant increase in funding between FY16 and FY17. 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 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. EASR will provide for engineering of component and system level technology improvements for equipment used by in service air search radars. Enterprise X-Band Illuminator (EXI): EXI funding will develop an X-band illuminator compatible with the EASR radar and Combat System suite. Funding will also integrate a 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 and solid state technology inserters 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 and is a top fleet requirement as part of the AEGIS Wholeness initiative. FY17-FY21 funding has been realigned from Project 3232 Multi-Mission Signal Processor to Project 3301. Efforts include development of Transmitter Noise Cancellation (TNC), Sidelobe Blanking (SLB), Ship-Based Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (SBNCTR), Electronic Attack (EA) and Rapid Radar Capability Program (R2CIP). Initiate transition of Advanced Calibration Experiment (ACE) into Baseline 9. 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, 2017
• Source ID: 0604501N_5_1319_PB_2017
• Change Summary Explanation: FY15: Decrease due to SBIR/STTR reduction. FY16: FY15 to FY16 increase is due to the development of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR). FY17: Decrease in Advanced Above Water Sensors by $3.688M as required for the Department of the Navy to comply with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. FY17 funding request was reduced by $.400 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. The EASR and EXI Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD) contracts are to be awarded in FY16. This requires a significant increase in funding between FY16 and FY17.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Sensors
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Aerial Warfare
• Computer Programs
• Contract Administration
• Contracts
• Cooperative Engagement Capability
• Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
• Logistics
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Navy
• 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