INTEGRATED TOPSIDE (INTOP) INNOVATIVE NAVAL PROTOTYPE (INP)
Abstract
The overarching objective of the INTOP INP is to develop and demonstrate a set of prototypes that integrate RF functionality (EW, Radar, Communications, Navigation) into a common set of multi-function apertures electronics and software through an architecture that is modular, scalable across all platforms, and open at the RF as well as computer and software level. The apertures are capable of providing multiple simultaneous, independent beams which can together perform any of the above functions. The major objectives of this activity are: a) Submarine SATCOM Array - Develop wide-band SATCOM array capable of supporting EW for submarines. b) Electronic Warfare (EW)/Information Operations (IO)/Line of Sight (LOS) Communications (Comms) for Surface Combatants - Develop wide-band array to support EW capability and other functions, including but not limited to IO and LOS Comms, for surface combatants with potential application to other platforms. c) Architecture, Standards and Devices - Develop architecture and standards for wide-band multi-beam, multi-band arrays and below deck systems and the technology and electronic devices needed to make integrated array systems affordable. d) Surface Combatant Communication Array - Develop wide-band surface combatant communication array capable of supporting other RF functions. e) Resource Allocation Manager - Develop enterprise common Resource Allocation Manager. f) Digital Radar - Develop an all digital radar to demonstrate advanced concepts for coherent radar networking and control, which will increase radar coverage and provide new levels of electronic protection (EP), while maximizing radar resources and reducing cost. g) Low Band Communications, IO and EW - Develop low band technology development and concept studies leading to development of an Advanced Development Model (ADM). The increase in funding from FY 2014 to FY 2015 is to design and develop the LowRIDR to cover the bands below SEWIP Block III, to build the highly adaptable FLEXDAR Radar. The decrease between FY 2015 and FY 2016 is representative of the InTop program coming to an end. The funding provided in FY 2016 is to complete all efforts under the InTop program originally scheduled to be completed in FY 2015. The following are non-inclusive examples of accomplishments and plans for projects funded in this activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 25f30e4302d19229a966747a7cfe237d