Sonar Narrowband Adaptive Proficiency (SNAP)

In Depth Engineering Corporation (IEC) plans to continue the development of the Sonar Narrowband Adaptive Proficiency (SNAP) training prototype via a Phase II SBIR.  This development can be described through four main objectives.  The first objective focuses on continued development of course curriculum based on inputs from IWS-5, SMEs, and classified documents, such as the Sonar Reference Manual.  By the conclusion of Phase II, IEC plans to have a large subset of course material complete within the prototype solution.  The second objective under this Phase II effort involves improving the system architecture built under Phase I.  These improvements will enable the integration of real-world data to be viewed on the PNB displays, in addition to improving the surrogate displays and narrowband and broadband simulation capability developed under Phase I. The third objective will leverage research conducted under the Phase I Option effort to improve the adaptive navigation engine with AI/ML techniques as well as conduct exercise calibration and analysis. The fourth and final objective involves system demonstration and evaluation. The preliminary Phase II Base effort will result in a prototype solution for demonstration and Step I evaluation near the end of the Year 1.  Additionally, a second prototype demonstration as well as a Step II ROI event near the conclusion of Phase II Base Year 2 will occur to enable seamless transition into the Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP) /Phase III at the conclusion of the Option.  Finally, prototype solution development and demonstration will continue during the Phase II Option effort.