Adv Submarine Systems Development

Abstract

The Advanced Submarine Systems Development (ASSD) Program is a non-acquisition program that develops and matures technologies for successful integration into future and modernized submarine classes, thus lowering acquisition and life cycle program costs while improving mission capability. ASSD transitions Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) technologies from Science & Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) to operational platforms; performs tests and demonstrates submarine design and naval architecture products destined for integration into future submarine classes or backfit into existing fleet assets; and operates unique R&D experimentation, modeling, testing and simulation facilities to enhance submarine stealth, maneuverability, capability, and affordability. The program is structured to support near and mid-term technology insertion to achieve future submarine class total ownership cost reductions and requirements, and influence future submarine concept designs and core technologies. Experimentation and demonstration is conducted in a joint warfighting context with other services, (i.e. the U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, and the U.S. Air Force), to enable early assessment of warfighting capabilities, and to contribute to smarter technology selection decisions for potential incremental development. This program also supports Information Exchange Programs and joint Project Arrangements (PA) with the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Project 2033 is comprised of four budget categories: Stealth, Payloads & Sensors, Advanced Propulsion/Ship Concept Development and Total Ownership Cost (TOC)/Affordability. The major developmental efforts include: Sustainment of Vital Submarine Stealth R&D Capabilities - Large Scale Vehicle (LSV) - Intermediate Scale Measurement System (ISMS) - Submarine Signature Management - Conformal Array Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) Technologies - Stone Mason - SSN/SSGN Survivability Development of Technologies to Reduce Submarine Total Ownership Cost: - Hydraulic Elimination through Electrification - Advanced CO2 Scrubber - Corrosion Control Development of Advanced Propulsion System and Ship Concepts - DARPA/Navy Tango Bravo Technology Transition - Control Surface Electric Actuation of Retractable Bow Planes - Hybrid Multi-Material Rotor (HMMR) Improved Payload & Sensor Capabilities - Next Generation Towed Array Handler System and Towed Array Reliability - Innovation Technology Transition - Universal Launch and Recovery Module (ULRM) - Irregular Warfare

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
2033_0603561N_4_1319_PB_2013

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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