Congressional Adds
Abstract
Noise Reduction: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to support the redesign of Chevron seals to reduce engine exhaust plume noise. Numerous solutions have been evaluated. Chevron seals were determined to be the favorable solution for the F/A-18 and EA-18G. Previous testing of F414 chevrons demonstrated satisfactory noise reduction up to 80% power, but did not satisfy noise reduction requirements at full power. A possible cause of this problem has been identified. There are re-design options available to sustain noise reduction up to full power. Additional development and test will be required to finalize the Chevron design to achieve the desired noise reduction at all power levels. The subject funding will support the final design qualification efforts and ECP development of the downselected design. Other design options that will be explored are Contoured Inserts (COINs) that have had previous design work funded through ONR. Engine sets may be procured for follow on ground testing and evaluation. Beacon Obsolescence Research: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to support APN-245 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) redesign needed due to obsolescence. The ACLS Radar Beacon enables long-range acquisition and precision guidance of F-18 to the carrier deck in all-weather conditions by providing a high-power, fixed, point-source radar return that eliminates radar scintillation noise. Fifth Generation Sensor Fusion Study: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to support the maturation of the SLATE (Secure LVC Advanced Training Environment) technologies through an Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) effort. The ATD is expected to inform US Navy Programs of Record (POR) regarding technical and operational requirements for usable LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive) capabilities and Joint Service PORs options for support to the warfighter. Growler Noise Mitigation: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to support reduction of F414 noise by 3dB with no measurable impact to engine thrust. Training Technology: Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to facilitate the transition of DoD Joint Interoperable Effects Based Training enabled by Synthetic Inject To Live; Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) recently demonstrated during the Secure LVC Advanced Training Environment flight events at Pax River, MD. More specifically, these funds provide F-35 Sensor Fusion Study Phase II; the Coalition Cross Domain Solution (Encrypted LVC Integrated Training Environment - ELITE); which is the number one Coalition Warfighting Project for INDOPACOM with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It also provides the Secure Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Advanced Training Environment (SLATE) team's transition support into Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) II PoR. Civil Instrument Landing System: Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding provided to investigate alternatives to integrate Civilian Instrument Landing System or a Precision Approach Landing System into the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. This capability is not available in the F/A-18E/Fs and it is limited to select EA-18Gs. Solid State Light Off Detector: Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding to explore design concepts to implement a solid state light-off detector in an F414 application. The program will identify concepts to explore in addition to a qualification and implementation plan to field the design into F414 Fleet assets. Neural Network Algorithms on Advanced Processors: Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Neural Network Algorithms funding on advanced processors will enable artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithm support for tactical decision making at increased speed and reduced aircrew workload in support of advance warfighting capabilities of the F/A-18 and EA-18G platforms. Neural network algorithms on advanced processors will be integrated into legacy processing systems with growth reserves that allows for capability upgrades without future hardware redesign during upgrades.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 9999_0204136N_7_1319_PB_2024
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