SURFACE SHIP & SUBMARINE HULL MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL (HM&E)
Abstract
Activity includes: Signature Reduction, Hull Life Assurance, and Advanced Capability Electric Systems. Signature Reduction addresses electromagnetic (EM), infrared (IR), and acoustic signature tailoring, both topside and underwater. Hull Life Assurance addresses development of new structural system approaches for surface ships and submarines, including the management of weapon effects to control structural damage and the improvement of structural materials. Advanced Capability Electric Systems area addresses electrical and auxiliary systems and component technology to provide improvements in system energy and power density, system operating efficiency, and recoverability from casualties. Advanced Damage Control Countermeasures addresses fire, smoke, and flooding detection using a volume sensor and the use of a hybrid water-mist for electronic space protection. This activity includes support to the Sea Strike, Cross Pillar Enablers, and Enterprise and Platform Enablers (EPE) FNC programs. The increase of funding from FY 2009 to FY 2010 is due to the initiation of new FNC Enabling Capabilities including Underwater Total Ship Survivability, and Affordable Submarine Propulsion and Control Actuator; and the realignment of Compact Power Conversion Technologies from PE 0603236N/Turbine Engine Technology. The decrease in funding from FY2010 to FY2011 is for the Advanced Naval Power Next Generation Systems (NGIPS) development, a separate effort from the ongoing Compact Power Conversion FNC. The NGIPS effort is ramping down; the FNC efforts will be entering Phase III in FY11.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 3265e2331f07dd94ef41e99bcfa6e1e0