Towed Array Handler Technology Insertion (Navy)
Abstract
Test a handling system which offers the potential for increased towed array and handling system reliability while improving maintainability. Compared to the current system, the system under evaluation is more modular in design with improved simplicity which should directly lower overall maintenance cost to the Navy. The test article will be subjected to structure-borne noise, temperature, vibration, and shock testing. Additionally, there will be a land-based test to verify the required parameters and validate the design of the system and a shipboard installation and evaluation of the pre-production unit to verify the at-sea operation of the system. If successful, the handling system can be readily back-fitted to the handling systems that are currently installed on in-service submarines (OHIO, VIRGINIA, and LOS ANGELES) and can be used in new submarine design. The primary outputs and efficiencies produced by this project are 1) reduced damage and degradation to the arrays; 2) avoidance of RDT&E and Operations and Support costs worth $96.160 million; and 3) avoidance of Manufacturing and Procurement costs worth $1.430 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- e1821ad29d0b9c07826c1147b4918672