Sub Tact Comm System

Abstract

Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) transforms LOS ANGELES, OHIO (SSBN and SSGN) and SEAWOLF Class radio rooms from suites of class-specific, closed system equipment to a common design which incorporates Open System Architecture communications equipment. CSRR will leverage VIRGINIA Class Exterior Communications System (ECS) design, utilize VIRGINIA Class ECS Control and Management software, apply a systems approach to design and implementation of Joint Maritime Communication System, and maximize use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and emerging technologies. The Submarine Tactical Communications System project (1411) provides submarines with communications systems designed to: (a) enhance data throughout the automation and integrated network management; (b) convert to ForceNet and tactical data networks; (c) provide submarine Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity; (d) be interoperable with other joint United States and combined allied military networks; and (e) improve reliability, maintainability, and availability. This is accomplished by providing the submarine with a properly integrated mix of fully interoperable Navy standard and COTS communication equipment covering a wide range of frequencies and modes. The Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) integrates COTS and Government Off-The-Shelf components into a single radio room configuration for all classes of submarines. CSRR leverages and continues the development of VIRGINIA Class ECS which includes Open Systems Architecture design. The project utilizes land-based integration test facilities to integrate C4I program of record components into the open architecture prior to fleet implementation on all submarine platforms. This project funds the development of a replacement Simulation/Stimulation suite to support testing and training requirements. The project includes system engineering efforts associated with demonstration of new technology which will allow submarines to connect to the global information grid and participate in strike groups, as well as joint operations. The new technology will ensure the submarine's continued ability to participate in network-centric warfare and exploit its inherent stealth capabilities in support of the joint and combined fight to achieve total battlespace dominance. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under ENGINEERING and MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT because it encompasses development and demonstration of new end-items prior to production approval decision. Funding in FY15 is to continue CSRR Increment 1 Version 4 systems engineering development for LOS ANGELES, Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) and VIRGINIA class submarines and commence Increment 1 Version 4 systems engineering development for Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN) and SEAWOLF class submarines. Continue development of platform specific builds of Control & Management software incorporating Increment 1 Version 4 capabilities. Complete Increment 1 Version 3 Multi-Purpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS) software development for SSBN Operator. Continue development of the MRTS software for Increment 1 Version 4 capabilities. Acquisition Decision Memorandum signed by Assistant Secretary of Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition dated 15 July 2008 approved consolidating Increments 1 and 2 to a single Increment 1 with multiple block upgrades (Versions).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
1411_0604503N_5_1319_PB_2015

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

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