Surf Combatant Combat System Imp

Abstract

This project provides Cruiser & Destroyer ACS upgrades and integrates new equipment and systems to pace the threat and capture advances in technology. Examples of captured advanced technologies are: fiber optics, distributed architecture, and high performance computing, all of which require corresponding AWS and ACS changes. The ACS capabilities have continually evolved. Baseline (BL) 2 on Guided Missile Cruisers (CG) 52-58 introduced the Vertical Launch System (VLS), Tomahawk Weapon System, and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) upgrades. BL 3 (CG 59-64) introduced the AN/SPY-1B Radar, AN/UYQ-21 consoles, and AN/UYK-43 computers. BL 4 (CG 65-73) introduced the production of AN/UYK-43/44 computers with superset computer programs developed for the Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) 51. BL 5 was introduced in FY1992 DDGs and included the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), Tactical Data Information Link (TADIL)-16, C2P, Combat Direction Finding, Tactical Data Information Exchange System, AN/SLQ-32 (V)3 Active Electronic Counter Countermeasures, and AEGIS Extended-Range (ER) Missile. BL 5 was developed in two steps (Phase 1 and Phase 3): Phase 1 integrated AEGIS ER and supported the Missile Initial Operating capability; Phase 3 integrated system upgrades including Defensive Electronic Attack, Track Load Control Algorithms, and Track Initiation Processor (integrated on BL 5 Phase 3, DDGs 68+); JTIDS and the OJ-663 color display Tactical Graphics capability into the ACS. BL 5 Phase 3 is now resident on baseline 3 and 4 CGs and DDG 51-78. BL 6 Phase 1 introduced Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Fiber Data Distribution System (FDDI) Local Area Network (LAN), UYQ-70 consoles, Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for CGs, and an adjunct COTS computer for Aegis Display System (ADS). It supported OPEVAL of CEC in CGs 66 and 69 and was introduced in the DDG 51 class beginning with DDG 79. BL 6 Phase 1 is now resident on CGs 59, 65, 66, 68, 69, and 71. BL 6 Phase 3 was introduced on DDGs 85-90 and was back-fitted onto DDGs 79-84. BL 6 Phase 3 upgrades included embarked helicopters, Fiber Optic Data Multiplexing System (FODMS), implementation of affordability initiatives, adjunct computers for all AWS elements, CEC for DDGs and Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT), ADS, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) upgrades Phase 1, Advanced Tomahawk Weapon Control System (ATWCS) Phase II, Fire Control System Upgrades, and Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS). BL 7 Phase 1 is installed in the DDG 51 class beginning with DDG 91-102. Major BL 7 upgrades include but are not limited to introduction and integration of new radar (AN/SPY-1D(V) upgrade), replacement of all UYK-43 and adjunct computers with a COTS-based advanced computing infrastructure, AN/SQQ-89(V)15, and the Remote Mine Hunting System. BL 7P1R (DDG 103-112) upgraded the computing infrastructure, Close-in Weapon System (CIWS), Air Control, and introduced Open Architecture (OA) developed products into the baseline. The Modernization Baselines will provide new technology to replace aging military equipment, extend service life, and maintain viability of AEGIS combatants into the future. These baselines reduce combat system maintenance life cycle costs and streamline the development of capabilities. ACB08/TI08 (Cruiser Modernization) consists of an upgraded computing infrastructure and AEGIS BL 8 computer program enhancements to existing warfighting capabilities on CG 52-58. ACB12/TI12 (Aegis Modernization) consists of an upgraded computing infrastructure and AEGIS BL 9A/C computer program enhancements to provide increased warfighting capabilities which will modernize CG 59-73 and DDG 51-78. AEGIS BL 9A/C/D Destroyer upgrades will consist of Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA), Standard Missile Block 6 (SM-6), Common Display System (CDS), Common Processing System (CPS), Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP), and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). AEGIS BL 9A Cruiser Upgrades will consist of NIFC-CA, SM-6, CDS, and CPS. AEGIS BL 7.2 will develop a computer program that will port into the BL 7.1.3 and BL 7.1R hardware configurations to address fleet-reported deficiencies related to sustainability, maintainability, interoperability, and stability on DDGs 91-112. Accelerated Mid-Term Interoperability Improvement Plan (AMIIP) provides computer program updates to address design issues specific to interoperability in Shipboard Gridlock System/Auto-correlator (SGS/AC) and Aegis BL 6.3, 7.1.3, 7.1R, 8.1 and 9A/C/D. ACB16/TI16 will provide warfighter upgrades to AEGIS Destroyers to include Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Standard Missile Integration, and other enhancements to address emerging threats. Increase Fleet Firing events to validate Aegis Combat System updates and enhancements.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: 1447_0604307N_5_1319_PB_2014

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• Microelectronics