| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N101-059 |
| Topic Title: |
Ultra Wide Bandwidth High Dynamic Range Digital ISR Receivers for the submarine force |
| Proposal No.: |
N101-059-0044 |
| Firm: |
SEA CORP
62 Johnny Cake Hill
Aquidneck Corporate Park
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842-5639 |
| Contact: |
Bill Goneau |
| Phone: |
(401) 847-2260 |
| Web Site: |
www.seacorp.com |
| Abstract: |
This effort to improve the capabilities of the ESM system will increase the reliability and reduce lifecycle support costs of the Radar Wideband (RWB) subsystem on submarines. Analog to digital converter (A/D) based digital receivers will be applied to yield improvements in Radar signal acquisition and processing. In-phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams will be created from which intra pulse modulations may be derived. Improvements for intercept and characterization will include: shorter and longer pulse width processing, signals with dynamic pulse repetition intervals, signals with frequency agility, and solid state transmitters. This will allow the Electronic Warfare systems the capability to meet the challenges brought about by the emergence of complex Continuous Wave (CW) solid state radars that threaten the stealth and secure operations of the submarine force. This will improve the submarine mission readiness and effectiveness. |
| Benefits: |
This effort will produce a replacement for the aging RWB components that are currently part of the AN/BLQ-10 systems that are currently being delivered as the Program of Record (POR) Electronic Warfare (EW) system for the submarine fleet. This will dramatically increase the capability of the EW system to meet emerging solid state threat emitters and other Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) signals. |