Strategic Capability R&D Infrastructure
Abstract
Sustains Navy R&D capability for continued operations of the Large Scale Vehicle (LSV), Intermediate Scale Measurement System (ISMS), and High Gain Measurement System (HGMS) test facilities in support of VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class Programs, numerous other smaller programs, and future submarine technology development. These facilities are a critical enabler supporting the conduct of large-scale model experiments and focus on evaluating the stealth, control, affordability, and operational effectiveness of new submarine technologies. The technology validation provided by the model experiments has provided significant cost and schedule savings by allowing prototyping at scale, vice with first-of-hull assets. This project also funds STAFAC Recapitalization, which modernizes the existing South Toto Acoustic Measurement Facility (STAFAC), which is currently at its 15 year design life. Project provides a lifecycle replacement of acoustic measurement system and inserts new capabilities and data transfer technology required to support the measurement and assessment of COLUMBIA and other future submarine platforms to ensure their stealth. The project additionally funds LSV2 Recapitalization, which is constructing a full ship set of electric drive modules based on the original system design, extending LSV2 lifetime beyond 2040 at lowest cost and technical risk.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 51b1b53b79a39f299966e2d8b8742b08