Advanced Instrumentation Systems Technology
Abstract
Major thrusts included efforts in advanced sensors and TSPI instrumentation. The AIST project continued three efforts to design a test technology for weapon testing use cases impacting the broad ocean area to collect TSPI, lethality, and scoring data; one technology uses optics, another leverages an imaging radar, and a third employs underwater acoustic technology. We began a technology development effort that implements a terrestrial-based network of transmitters to maintain situational awareness on tactical system when performing Multi-Domain Operation testing in GPS jammed/denied/degraded environments. The AIST project commenced development of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Engine Software Defined Receiver using multichip module technology, and acquisition and tracking algorithm development to provide TSPI ground truth for T&E of missile systems, etc., in high dynamic environments. The AIST project continued an effort to develop a sensor to collect acceleration measurement data during high-speed flight tests, enabling the gathering of accurate position and attitude, 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) data over very long ranges and into the exo-atmosphere to measure the aerodynamics and internal guidance and control systems of new munitions in an ultra-high dynamic environment. The AIST project continued development of an innovative sea battery technology to support energy generation in the deep ocean via oxidizing aluminum, enabling clandestine long-term deployments of deep ocean TSPI and advanced sensor instrumentation. We continued an effort to develop advanced electromagnetic (EM) propagation modeling & real-world measurements for an open-air dynamic radar cross section measurement system to provide insight regarding potential effects of planned offshore wind power infrastructure on Atlantic Test Range operations. The AIST project completed the development of an effort to support testing of military aircraft using externally mounted sound pressure instrumentation to gather data for analysis in all weather conditions, to overcome current constraints to flight testing in dry environments. Flight testing in a relevant environment is planned to take place at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD. The AIST project continued a portable technology development effort using acoustic splash signatures to measure weapon location and attitude to characterize high dynamic weapon end-game maneuvers, and to evaluate impact location & velocity of attacking projectiles and resolving (scoring) very large quantities of impacts occurring closely spaced in position and/or time. This system has participated in at-sea system checkout activities and has been an auxiliary sensor on several at-sea tests of weapon systems impacting the ocean.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 7d8c3089b7281941e036613011374e65