Maritime EOD Training, Ranging and Evaluation System (METRES) (Navy)
Abstract
A successful FCT will provide the U.S. Navy with an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)/Mine-Counter-Measures (MCM) Training, Ranging and Evaluation system. The system is capable of detecting and measuring energy signature levels of in-service and future Maritime EOD MCM equipment. It is capable of measuring signatures arising from magnetic, acoustic, seismic, and artificial light activity. This project will test multiple influence sensor systems using a small evaluation system operable from a small boat. It will permit EOD/MCM forces to conduct training in a near-real world threat environment. The system will facilitate the evaluation of MCM/EOD tools, tactics, and procedures which may be under consideration for acquisition/adoption by the United States Navy with regard to influence cleanliness. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the FCT fall into the areas of operability and sustainability: (1) a programmable influence mine simulation system operated from small craft that is portable and which may be deployed, operated, and recovered from the water without aid of mechanical lifting devices; (2) a system which will be programmable to support training against new mine threats by allowing new algorithms and threat characteristics to be readily input into the system; (3) RDT&E cost savings is expected to be at $5.000 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 54f38a07a40d22f6bbc87c8258f461c9