Stealth/Subtotal Cost
Abstract
Develop technologies and tools to increase the survivability of submarines by recognizing and mitigating sources of acoustic and non-acoustic vulnerabilities to ensure submarines can penetrate contested waters and remain undetected in the littorals. Develop technologies and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that facilitate new or enhance existing warfighting concepts. Sustain Navy R&D capability for continued operations of the Large Scale Vehicle (LSV 2) and the Intermediate Scale Measurement System (ISMS) test facility in support of VIRGINIA and OHIO Replacement Class Programs of Record (plus numerous other smaller programs) to conduct large scale model experiments for submarines focusing on stealth, maneuvering and control, affordability, and operational effectiveness. Stealth hosts the SSN/SSGN Survivability Program (S3P) which addresses gaps in stealth and the survivability for current and future SSN/SSGN force. S3P investigates, prioritizes, and validates survivability issues and then proposes and directs the development and validation of suitable countermeasures. S3P conducts operational and technical assessments in support of the current operations and submarine acquisition programs and will execute testing and analysis to address vulnerabilities associated with masts and communications, periscope depth operations, and acoustic sensors. Advanced coatings will develop methods to model and test existing US and UK coating materials as well as develop new coating materials for improved acoustic performance. New coatings' systems with high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) will be identified for near term implementation on VIRGINIA class platform will be supported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 594b1e8f7edd911550447376f2fe2096