Mission Planning for Tactical Shipboard Electronic Warfare System

"DSR proposes development of software that provides a methodologyfor complete EW Mission Planning including dynamic intelligenceupdates, and a system configuration "Wizard" that ensures everyfacet of Mission Planning is addressed for maximun optimizationof system resources. Laying the framework for connectivity tocrucial intelligence data elements allows immediate distributionof potentially time critical information. Near real-time datatransfer vastly increases the war-fighters situational awareness,ability to complete mission objectives, bolsters the fidelity andconfidence of information, and permits more time to focus on thecritical, reaction sensitive decisions.DSR will demonstrate withprototype software for the AN/SLY-2 the automation of dataretrieval to and from remote source(s). The data retrieved wouldthen be imported, cataloged and configured for use with theapplicable AN/SLY-2 functionality. Overall, the expected outcomeof Phase II efforts will provide tightly integrated EWcapabilities and develop displays that enhance the MissionPlanner's ability to effectively plan and configure the AN/SLY-2for optimum performance in any given situation.BENEFITS: Automating the retrieval, verification, and configuration of data, will drastically improve upon the existing methodology of EW mission planning, and improve upon the Mission Planner's workload, thatis often painstakingly conducted using outdated tools and paper products. This c