Adv Sub Supp Equip Prog

Abstract

A continuing need exists to improve Imaging and Electronic Warfare support (EW) capabilities in view of the advancements in potential imaging counter detection and the increasingly dense electromagnetic environment caused by the proliferation of complex radar, communications, and navigation equipment of potential adversaries. Improvements are necessary for submarine EW and Imaging to be operationally effective in the following mission areas: Joint Littoral Warfare, Joint Surveillance, Space and Electronic Warfare, Intelligence Collection, Maritime Protection, and Joint Strike. The program is divided into two project categories: Advanced Imaging Project Development and Advanced Electronic Warfare Support Project Development. Both of these categories will allow for the mitigation of submarine masts, periscopes, and sensors to visual, radar, and infrared detection. Evaluation of state of the art technology to implement periscope/mast improvements via EW electromagnetic and electro-optic sensors results in improved capability. Engineering Demonstration Models (EDMs) are developed, evaluated, and validated in the lab and through at-sea testing. The Advanced Imaging Project Development projects include the development of the Affordable Modular Panoramic Photonics Mast (AMPPM) which is the prototype for the Tactically Oriented Technology Insertion Mast (TOTIM), that introduces several groundbreaking technologies such as individually replaceable capability modules (allowing a vast array of capability combinations without requiring redesign) as well as presenting live 360 degree High Definition video (greatly increasing situational awareness and reducing scope exposure time.) Also in support of the Advance Imaging Project Development are; Automatic Aircraft Cueing, RF Vulnerability Reduction (RAS), ONR Vulnerability Assessment Tools, GPS Denied Navigation, Meteorological Sensors (METOC), Passive Ranging Testing, RIF - Spinel Hyper - hemisphere, Anti reflective Coating Spherical Domes, Volumetric Atmospheric Modeling, Low Power Fiber Delivered Laser Range Finder (planned), Reduced Cost Fabrication of Optical Sapphire Hyper-hemispheres (planned), Navy Tactical Cloud Integration (planned), Offboard Sensor Suite (planned), Imaging Buoy (planned), and a Project Arrangement (PA) with Australia covering Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor System Simulation & Development for model-based mission planning and a Coalition Warfare Program (CWP) covering periscope vulnerability. The Advanced EW Development projects include the development of: Enhanced DeInterleavers, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Direction Finding (DF), High Speed Network, Embedded Built-in Test (BIT), EW on-Board Trainer (OBT), Digital EWP, Extremely Wideband Digital Receiver (NATO Nunn Project with NAVAIR and Australia), Multi-function Modular Mast (MMM) Payloads, Digital Precision Direction Finding, Multi-Functional Apertures, disposable decoy, ISR and tethered Buoys and Antennas, RF over Fiber (RFoF), Human Machine Interface (HMI)Improvements, and Next Generation EW Systems Algorithms and Applications. New in FY17 is the acceleration of support for an EW Disposable Decoy Buoy capability addressing the U.S. Navy Submarine Force (SUBFOR) requirement to provide a Submarine Launched Decoy Buoy. All programs funded in this project are non-Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs. The test articles identified consist of critical components that will be fully developed during Engineering Manufacturing and Development phase into EDMs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
0770_0603562N_4_1319_PB_2018

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Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space

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