Innovative Signal Processing Concepts for Active Emissions

"Progeny Systems proposes the following for Phase II Base Effort:1) Prototype System: To develop a prototype system thatdemonstrates our integrated AE system concept. This prototypesystem will contain and demonstrate the critical design elementsof the AE functionality necessary to assemble a fully functionalintegrated solution for Virginia Class sonar at a later date.2) Critical Design Element: To demonstrate the critical elementsof our integrated AE system design. Our initial list of criticaldesign elements includes: Sensor Interfaces, Detection and TimeDelay Measurements, and Audio Signal Processing.3) Common Code and Design Reuse: Progeny Systems proposes toevaluate common processing and software design for development ofthe prototype system.4) Detection, Classification and Localization Processing: Todevelop the baseline AE functionality with an eye toward futuresignal processing concepts. Through the APB(AE) process wepropose to develop future AE processing concepts that utilize theHF Sail, HF Chin, Spherical array or advanced sensor concepts.5) Workstation Display Integration: Development of an integratedAE workstation display concept will save significant recurringship set cost.Progeny Systems proposes to develop a Plan of Action andMilestone (POAM) for commercialization solutions as the Phase IIOption Effort.BENEFITS: The concepts being researched by this SBIR will have direct applicability to the Navy's combat system moder