Long Range R&D
Abstract
Develop advanced technologies and tools to increase current and future submarine capabilities, lower acquisition and life-cycle costs, and enhance the survivability of submarines. Develop technologies and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that facilitates new and enhance existing warfighting concepts. The program currently supports development of advanced submarine hull coatings for improved acoustic performance, maintainability, and cost with the objective of near-term implementation on VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA class platforms as well as future submarine classes. The budget line continues to develop submarine alternative propulsion, propeller designs, and stern configurations with potential to significantly reduce submarine acquisition costs while increasing performance. Lastly, this long-range R&D continues to develop and demonstrate technologies for future submarines in areas of hull and platform technologies, propulsors, propellers, corrosion control, ship control, electric actuation, sensors, and self-defense that are providing near-term capability and cost reduction for in-service and future submarine classes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- c737b50a0049b91542c647f822160b2a