ADVANCED MULTI-FUNCTION RF TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This effort develops, demonstrates, and transitions affordable wideband, high performance Advanced Multifunction Radio Frequency (AMRF) apertures capable of transmitting and receiving multiple, simultaneous, independent RF beams while providing reduced signature and numbers of apertures. Program activity goals include development and demonstration of multi functional RF technologies applicable to systems development for Advanced Destroyers (DD(X)), Advanced Cruisers (CG(X)), Aircraft Carriers (CVNs), and other ship classes. These technologies will provide reduced recurring costs for total system functionality; reduced number of topside antennas and support systems; reduced ship radar cross section; reduced number of unique spares and lower ship manning requirements; ability to upgrade systems and capabilities with reduced cost, time, and complexity while mitigating the risk of obsolescence; and ability to rapidly exploit technological innovation through open systems concepts. This activity also includes Multifunction Systems Technology developments that directly support the Department of Defense Joint Warfighter Science and Technology Plan and the Defense Technology Area Plans. The objective is as follows: Development of an affordable, open architecture Digital Array Radar for CG(X). Development, testing, and technology demonstration of communications, electronic attack, electronic surveillance, and radar functions in multi-function apertures. Development of a Multi Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)/Electronic Surveillance (ES) Advanced Development Model (ADM) architecture demonstrating key ES capabilities for several simultaneous ES functions and capable of supporting additional RF functions. Conducting MFEW/ES ADM testing that satisfies DD(X) acquisition program Technology Development (TD) phase requirements to enable a smooth transition of AMRF technology to the DD(X) System Development and Demonstration (SDD) Acquisition Phase with minimal changes in system architecture. Electronic Attack (EA) Techniques maintain effective countermeasures in the face of increasingly sophisticated naval threats.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 758bc52bb600e515a219af55d14296a5