USW Decision Support
Abstract
Project 3094 develops USW-DSS to provide the integrated, near-real time, net-centric ASW CTP/COP on an eMTP capability across multiple surface platforms and critical shore sites. USW-DSS is a C4 capability, identified in the ASW ICD, for the Sea Combat, TUSW, and ASW Commanders, and enables the ability to plan and conduct USW operations, alignment of sensors for exploitation of the environment, allocation of resources, optimization of operations and risk, and vulnerability assessment. USW-DSS provides USW Commanders with an expanded net-centric USW capability across CSG platforms (CVNs, CG/DDGs, and IUSS) as well as supporting shore nodes to include TSCs, Training, NOPF, and CTF. USW-DSS provides capabilities to shorten C2 decision processes for detection-to-engagement across multiple platforms, including those with low-bandwidth communications or intermittent connectivity. USW-DSS software processing requirements are hosted on CANES and implement a SOA while display generation and operator interfaces are provided via USW-DSS hardware. Build 3 Fleet Capability Release (FCR) incremental developments will implement cost effective cyber security, TASW functionality by integrating data from data sources and platforms such as the P-8, provide improved and additional functionality, and improve stability/reliability. USW-DSS will provide common and improved visualization, integrated USW platform sensor data sharing, reduced data entry, improved sensor performance predictions, data fusion, and reduced redundancy across USW Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs). The program will provide a greater understanding of the undersea battle space by allowing the entire force (carrier/expeditionary strike group, theater, or other) to have a common and thorough understanding of the battle space with characterized uncertainties. The Navy continues to modernize and add capabilities to existing PORs that are significant data sources for USW-DSS. These include, but not limited to, the AN/SQQ-89 Surface ASW Combat System, the AN/SQQ-34 Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC), Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M), and the Distributed Common Ground System - Navy (DCGS-N). USW-DSS capability is phased to cost-effectively deliver software improvements to the warfighter. The current software version, Build 2 Release 3 (development completed in FY 2013), will continue to field until the follow-on Build 3/FCR 1 is certified for Fleet deployment. With the restoral of funding in FY 2017, USW-DSS will develop and test the software changes necessary to address EOL support that will impact Build 2 Release 3 and subsequently design, develop, integrate, and test additional USW-DSS tools/capabilities into Build 3 including, but not limited to: CTP, Platform Data Fusion Integration, Cross-Platform Data Fusion, Automated Asset Allocation, Asset/Threat State Information, Vulnerability Analysis enhancement, ASW Track Management, Automated Re-planning, Engagement Target Pairing, improved TASW capabilities, Data-Focused Navy Tactical Cloud Integration, and incorporate the eMTP visualization/display service on which to render the CTP/COP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 3094_0604518N_5_1319_PB_2018
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