Applying Evolutionary Computation to Route Planning

Not Available The Acoustic Device, Countermeasure (ADC) MK2 three inch submarine launched expendable countermeasure device has been deployed on submarines for over twenty years and has demonstrated exceptional operational effectiveness in support of submarine defensive warfare mission areas. The expected effectiveness of the new Mobile MK2 will provide significant tactical value by providing as much separation between the launching submarine and countermeasure as possible through the capability to preprogram the device for optimum positioning. In order to realize the full effectiveness potential of the Mobile MK2 device, cost effective integration of new technologies in acoustics, programming, micro processing and associated electronics packaging must be developed. This Phase I project will identify and evaluate acoustic technology enhancements, programmable methods including download link and reactive methods and produce a design approach for a direct form and fit replacement of electronics and packaging contained in the Mobile ADC MK2 baseline. Specifically, the work to be accomplished under this Phase I project will identify and evaluate the range and combinations of acoustic missions, associated acoustic technologies, trajectory variables and programming techniques in addition to the formulation of electronic packaging alternatives and approaches (such as surface mount technology) for integration with the Mobile MK2 platform.