Submarine Commandable, Integrated and Flexible System Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Topic No.: N08-008 Topic Title: Submarine Commandable, Integrated and Flexible System Proposal No.: N081-008-0183 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation Applied Technologies Division 20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg.100 Torrance, California 90501-1821 Contact: Daniel Bock Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: www.poc.com Abstract: To address the Navy need for a Commandable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Sensor, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Submarine Commandable, Integrated, Flexible (SCIF) system. It will provide the capability to connect changeable modules for in-field, mission-specific functionality modifications via our easy and robust VESTEC electrical connectors. The primary parameters of SCIF include a high-powered acoustic signal generator (175 W) for submarine simulation in naval exercises, speeds up to 20 knots using our Flipper propulsion system, and the capability to dive to >400 feet in a package matching the standard Navy "A" sonobuoy. The innovations in modular acoustic arrays, connector technology, and low-power, in-water propulsion systems will enable SCIF to fully simulate submarine signatures for naval training operations. In Phase I POC will demonstrate the feasibility of SCIF by creating demonstration systems for the Flipper propulsion system and the acoustic module, and optimizing the VESTEC connector. In Phase II POC plans to further develop SCIF to create a prototype system for water testing, which will incorporate a second-generation Flipper propulsion system, a fully integrated VESTEC connector, a modular sensor package design, a first-generation acoustic module with signal processing software, and a communication system for use in the field. Benefits: SCIF has a large number of possible uses in the commercial market. For example, a modified system could be designed to be a scientific piece of equipment to monitor the conditions in the ocean. It will also provide the possibility to easily deploy several different sensors, with different sensor packages that can be changed in the field. Also, SCIF could be used for subsurface monitoring to locate fish for fishing boats. SCIF has many other applications not listed here, but when there is any need for a system to make measurements underwater with a variety of different sensor systems, SCIF can fulfill these requirements. Return