Function Analysis of AN/SQS-510 Hull Mounted Sonar

Abstract

This report provides the results of a function analysis of the AN/SQS-510 Hull Mounted Sonar deployed on Halifax class ships. The analysis was based upon available system and Navy training documentation and interviews with Defence Scientist and Navy subject matter experts. The analysis revealed a high degree of dependency among a number of critical functions whose accurate completion is required for the successful detection and classification of contacts of interest. These functions included the determination of the oceanographic model, the appropriate configuration of transmission parameters and the correct selection and use of display modes on the operator's console. The validation interviews also revealed that automated processes for detection were generally not used under operational conditions because of high false alarm rates and associated increases in operator workload. The present analysis should be interpreted in conjunction with an earlier report that provided an updated function analysis of the CANT ASS system.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA593425

Entities

People

  • Michael L. Matthews
  • Robert D. Webb

Organizations

  • HumanSystems Incorporated

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Sonar
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Computing Devices
  • Deep Water
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Drops
  • False Alarms
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Maneuvers
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Power Levels
  • Shallow Water
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
  • Workload

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Polymer Science and Technology