SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship ASW Advanced Capability Build (ACB) Development
Abstract
Develop enhancements to the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Open System Architecture (OSA) via the integration of transformational technologies through the four step ACB spiral development process enhanced by the TANG initiative. Items include hull-mounted Acoustic Intercept (ACI) sensor, ACI performance predictions and signal injection capabilities, hull array adaptive beamformer and towed array shape compensated beamformer improvements via the Beamformer Functional Segment (BFFS), Mid-Frequency Active (MFA) Cooperative Organic Mine Defense (COMID) mine avoidance upgrades, MFA rapid replay and multi-waveform tracker, Hull Passive Processing Functional Segment (HPPFS) improvements, Sensor Performance Prediction Functional Segment (SPPFS) improvements, Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS) improvements, Supportability Functional Segment (SupFS)/SAST improvements, Recording Functional Segment (RecFS) improvements, Common System Services/Mission Package Services (CSS/MPS) improvements, full bandwidth towed array passive ASW and automated torpedo DCL algorithm improvements (active/passive) within the Torpedo Recognition and Alertment Functional Segment (TRAFS)/Torpedo Defense Functional Segment (TDFS) necessary to extend detection ranges and reduce false alert/alarm rates, new Undersea Situational Awareness Workstation (USAW) sensor to reduce the number of displays required for system operation, Mid-Frequency Acoustic Communications (MF ACOMMS) development, integration of MH-60R mission systems with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 combat system, simplification of displays and active processing, and a Sonar Logger capability to significantly reduce operator data logging requirements. These items will be integrated and delivered to the CG47 and DDG51 class AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 backfit production programs via ACB updates. Import advanced development capabilities from the submarine APB and ARCI projects. Export advanced capabilities to submarine and surveillance combat system programs. Resolve/troubleshoot issues/deficiencies that arise from the AN/SQQ-89(V) Surface Ship ASW Test & Evaluation program. Rapidly address and correct problems/deficiencies in processing, capability or operations within the following areas within the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW combat system architecture; sensor processing, acoustics, fire control, contact management, performance prediction, operator productivity and on-board training, MFTA, Digital Fire Control Interface (DFCI), MFA processing, and adaptive beamforming.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- f9ced4a5bb839089d670caf82b32436d