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A -- CENTERWIDE BAA, PART 3 OF 6 SOL BAA 00-01 DUE 061500 POC G. Palmer, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1645; FAX (401) 832-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract. E-MAIL: Gerard Palmer, Contract Negotiator, palmerge@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. TORPEDO AND TORPEDO TARGET SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT Coherent broadband processing algorithms for improved target detection against low speed targets at all aspects and for improved countermeasure resistance. Methods and algorithms to reduce the probability of target alertment to torpedo acoustic search. Improved post-launch communication techniques between torpedo/submarine and torpedo/torpedo. Enabling methods/techniques/materials applicable to the stowage of torpedoes external to submarine pressure hull. Reduced volume, low-cost navigational sensors. Operational torpedo processing technology and systems applicable to lightweight and heavyweight torpedo commonality initiatives, including size reduction. Application of commercial processing technology and systems to lightweight and heavyweight torpedo sonar signal processing and tactical control functions. For Simulation Based Design (SBD), Rapid Prototyping & Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methods to enhance system performance while underway Total Ownership Cost (TOC). Improved torpedo logistical support, maintenance support, and hardware/software acquisition process (heavyweight and lightweight) applicable to commonality initiatives. Integrated structural, acoustic, kinematic, and hydrodynamic design codes for paperless design and design simulation. Low-cost weapons concepts for low-volume, high-speed targets. Non-lethal weapon systems concepts. Concepts for regenerative weapons and defensive system. Improved torpedo sonar systems, transmit waveforms, sonar beamsets, sonar signal processing, target and false alarm classification techniques for single and multiple pings and functions to support shallow water environment and/or low/zero Doppler target scenario performance improvement. Development of affordable, multi-channel, wideband, wide aperture imaging arrays, including associated data acquisition and signal processing systems for use against small, low/zero Doppler targets in shallow water. Shallow water environment acoustic modelsto support upgrade of digital torpedo simulations and hardware in the loop simulators (real-time operation required), including surface and bottom effects and range dependent characteristics. Studies and assessments of the effects on the environment on processes and activities utilized in weapons and combat systems development and operation. In-air and water entry trajectory digital models, lightweight torpedo configuration dependent, to support performance evaluation of alternate lightweight torpedo configurations and air launch accessories (parachutes, etc.) designs. Non-traditional sensor technology and systems and environmental sensing technology and systems applicable to various platforms for shallow water environment and low Doppler target scenario performance improvements. Lightweight, stiff, corrosion resistant, acoustically damped vehicle structures. Technology improvements for lightweight and heavyweight torpedo propulsion silencing, including prime mover, machinery, and propulsor quieting. Digital models to support design and evaluation of propulsion silencing technology and/or hardware. Digital modeling of electromagnetic fields, beam shapes, and contact interaction to support design and evaluation of potential modifications to torpedo warhead fusing systems. Torpedo submarine and surface combatant self-defense technology and systems applications. Torpedo operational software protection technology (memory scuttle, encoders, etc.) which prevent compromise of operational software. Nonacoustic simulation technology for mobile ASW targets. Signal processing algorithms and projector developments to limit surface and bottom effects for shallow water target operation. Wake generation/simulation techniques for mobile target and countermeasure use. Anti-torpedo torpedo concepts/technologies. LAUNCHER AND MISSILE SYSTEMS Submarine missiles, mission planning, engagement planning, deployment, and tactics. Computerized training and document database management. Methods of increasing range, covert targeting, and evasion. Corrosion detection, repair and prevention. Measurement and control techniques for missile capsules, missile tubes, and torpedo tubes. Cruise missile simulation. Advanced concepts for submarine self-defense including anti-air warfare. Submarine launcher technology including acoustic modeling, transient hydrodynamics, structural analysis, and shock analysis. Advanced launcher concepts for the ejection of weapons, countermeasures, and auxiliary devices for submarines. Launch dynamics and cable dynamics. Advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Advanced concepts for pre- and postlaunch weapon/platform communication. Advanced concepts for loading, handling, and stowing of weapons aboard submarines. Advanced methods for evaluating transient acoustic noise signals from launcher systems. Analytical and/or experimental techniques for achieving a better understanding of the physics associated with launching a vehicle from a moving underwater platform. Technology and advanced concepts for launch and retrieval of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) from submarines including concepts for platform vehicle communication prior to launch and during the retrieving process. Technology and advanced concepts for launch of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from submarines including concepts for launch control and platform/vehicle communication. Technology for using weapon launcher systems as a means for deploying and communicating with off-board sensors. Techniques such as drag reduction, noise isolation/suppression/attenuation that reduce the radiated noise, including flow noise associated with the launch of vehicles from submarines. Technology that reduces the cost, size or weight of systems/subsystems associated with submarine loading, handling, stowing, shipping, and launching systems. Integrated structural, acoustic, mechanical, and hydrodynamic design codes for paperless design and design simulation of launcher systems. Technology for the simulation, design and manufacture of elastomeric systems. HIGH-SPEED UNDERSEA MISSILES, PROJECTILES, AND MUNITIONS Supercavitating projectile in-bore, in-water dynamics simulation. Supercavitating projectile system targeting concepts and technologies. Undersea gun launch concepts and technologies, including high frequency (HF) sonar for targeting. Drag reduction (supercavitation, ventilated-cavity, enveloping-vapor-flow). Rocket propulsion and underwater ram-jet power systems. High power and energy metal-water combustion systems. Stability and guidance control techniques. Small warheads and fusing systems. Sensors. TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES: (1) Large vehicle system concepts; (2) undersea systems for detection and tracking of undersea objects; (3) physics modeling of high-Mach-number undersea flows, including high-Mach-number supercavitating or ventilated flows; (4) launch concepts; (5) physics modeling of undersea rocket exhaust interaction with external vehicle flows, including supercavitating or ventilated flows; (6) technology for the measurement and assessment of high-Mach-number supercavitating or ventilated flows; (7) homing/maneuvering/depth independent concepts for high-speed/supercavitating torpedoes. UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLES (UUV)/AUTONOMOUS UNDERSEA SYSTEMS (AUS)/UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES (USV) TECHNOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT Precision navigation (traditional and nontraditional methods) including advanced sensor fusion (Doppler velocity sonar [DVS], inertial navigation system [INS], advanced INS concepts, and global positioning system [GPS] updates) applicable to shallow water and open ocean environments. Precision covert navigation concepts for UUVs at speed and depth. Method to establish GPS fix and establish above-water communications. Innovative and cost-effective solutions to improve on the current state-of-the-art capabilities of UUV acoustic communication systems. Areas of improvement include: 1) providing higher data rate capability, including RF; 2) decreasing the computational load required for a given data rate; 3) providing low probability ofintercept (LPI) capability; 4) higher data reliability (robustness to errors), 5) lossless and lossy data compression; and 6) any other algorithms which will improve the capabilities for a UUV acoustic communication system. Electromagnetic and acoustic signature reduction technologies (both active and passive) including quiet, lightweight, low magnetic signature electric motors, and quiet, efficient propulsors. Signature reduction technologies to avoid degradation of payload sensor systems. Autonomous control systems for hydrodynamic maneuvering and control of UUVs/USVs especially in littoral environments. Intelligent, fault tolerant controller capable of reliable, long-range unattended operation of UUVs/USVs with embedded mission control consisting of mission planning, replanning, collision avoidance, and fault diagnosis and response. Oceanographic data collection, including but not limited to temperature, pressure, and current profiling, in support of tactical decision aids and the national oceanographic database. Sensor systems for object detection, classification, identification, or avoidance. Object detection and avoidance of semi-submerged and near-surface objects. Advanced environmental sensors. Autonomous robotics technologies for undersea work. High performance, low drag shaft seals. Integrated propulsor/motor combinations. Novel propulsion concepts. High-efficiency, high-energy density, safe long-endurance chemical, electrochemical, and thermochemical energy sources for UUVs and USVs. Lightweight, stiff, corrosion resistant, acoustically damped vehicle structures. For Simulation Based Design (SBD), Rapid Prototyping & Design For Manufacturing (DFM) methods to enhance system performance while underway Total Ownership Cost (TOC.) Fault tolerant vehicle systems. Artificial intelligence. Programming technology providing the capability to install tactical software at the operational level. Programming technology providing the capability to prevent compromise of tactical software. Technology and advanced concepts for launch and retrieval of UUVs from submarines and USVs from surface ships including concepts for platform vehicle communication prior to launch and during the retrieving process. Simulation of undersea launch and retrieval of UUVs. Low-observable self-righting technologies for USVs. TORPEDO DEFENSE (LAUNCHERS) Universal surface ship launcher for countermeasure devices up to 12.75-inch diameter. Common data and power transmission with countermeasure device and universal launcher. No maintenance, unmanned surface ship launcher design. Advanced launcher concepts (including external and tubeless concepts) for the ejection of weapons, countermeasures, and auxiliary devices from surface ships. Technology for the simulation and design of torpedo defense launchers. Low-cost, modular, portable stimulators for on-board training. Posted 06/02/00 (W-SN460952). (0154)

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