System architecture and operational analysis of medium displacement unmanned surface vehicle sea hunter as a surface warfare component of distributed lethality

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the vessels potential contribution to distributed lethality as a surface warfare (SuW) platform. The author first attempts to establish traceability, requirements and capabilities while determining the architecture framework in accordance with the Department of Defense Architectural Framework (DODAF). Then, using an experimental approach with a basic operational analysis, this thesis demonstrates, through the use of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation tools, the effectiveness of an anti-surface warfare (ASUW) version of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) in supporting distributed lethality. Analysis is built on ACTUV simulation data already available as well as results from the authors simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1046311

Entities

People

  • Kristjan J. Casola

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Boats
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Fire Control Radar
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Systems Engineering
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy