Multi-ship Sonar Bistatic Automatic Active Localization

Phase II of this SBIR research effort fosters the next step of introduction and application in the development of a bistatic capability for surface and submarine Mid-Frequency (MF) active sonar systems. This development will enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability in strike group or coordinated surface and submarine ASW operations. Phase II builds on progress made in Phase I to develop and prepare the technology for a successful transition to surface ships through the AxB process. We will extend the prototype developed in the phase I option to a real-time advanced development model (ADM) implemented in the expected processing architecture of the targeted FY2019 transition system. This proposal focuses on use of existing Digitial Acoustic Communictions (D-ACOMMS) capability to facilitate subsequent transition to submarine applicatons. The ADM development will include an integrated Tactical Decision Aid (TDA) and Mission Planning Tool (MPT) with interfaces to environmental data to support optimization of system employment. The Phase II product will be designed to use offboard AN/SQQ-89 active transmission waveforms (including High Duty Cycle (HDC) waveforms, and the organic TB-37 towed or AN/SQS-53C hull-mounted receiver.