Combat Information Center Conv
Abstract
The objective the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW-DSS) Project is to provide capabilities to shorten Command and Control (C2) decision processes for detection-to-engagement across multiple platforms, including those with low-bandwidth communications or intermittent connectivity. The USW-DSS decision support tool uses a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) encompassing existing communication links, networks, and contact pictures comprised of sensor data from air, surface, submarine, theater, and surveillance platforms to connect sensors and weapons. The capabilities delivered by USW-DSS are critical not only for the Sea Combat Commander (SCC), but also for the Theater USW Commander (TUSWC) and Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander (ASWC) to fulfill the requirement for an integrated capability to plan, conduct, and coordinate USW operations across multiple ASW platforms. USW-DSS will provide common and improved visualization, integrated USW platform sensor data sharing, reduced data entry, improved sensor performance predictions, data fusion, and reduced redundancy across USW Tactical Decision Aids (TDA). This Project will provide a greater understanding of the undersea battle space by allowing the entire force (carrier/expeditionary strike group, theater, or other) to have a common and thorough understanding of the battle space with characterized uncertainties. USW-DSS Build 3 will be hosted on the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) architecture, which will be fully SOA enabled. USW-DSS Build 3, in response to Fleet requests, will provide improved and additional functionality and increased stability/reliability while integrating data from a wider spectrum of data sources and platforms such as the P-8 and MH-60R helicopter. The Navy continues to modernize and add capabilities to existing Programs of Record (PORs) that are significant data sources for USW-DSS. Accordingly, USW-DSS is required to develop upgrades to maintain its current capabilities and to take advantage of the source system improvements. USW-DSS utilizes an incremental build cycle and fielding plan to provide continuous improvement to the warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 0604518N_5_1319_PB_2017
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decrease in CIC Conversion by $.264M was required for the Department of the Navy to comply with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. In FY17, the USW-DSS Project is being restored to provide modernization of Program of Record (PoR) ASW and C2 systems. Upgrades are required to improve capability and system interoperability. Without updates, the Common Tactical Picture (CTP) featured in USW-DSS would no longer provide a complete tactical picture. USW-DSS Build 3 will advance the Build 2 Release 3 (B2R3) CTP into a more integrated combat system tool that enables the warfighter to more rapidly and collaboratively engage the enemy thus increasing warfighting capability.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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