State Estimation Tool for Undersea Systems (SETUS) Navy SBIR FY2015.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.1 Topic No.: N151-033 Topic Title: State Estimation Tool for Undersea Systems (SETUS) Proposal No.: N151-033-0182 Firm: Daniel H. Wagner, Associates, Incorporated 559 West Uwchlan Avenue Suite 140 Exton, Pennsylvania 19341 Contact: W. Monach Phone: (757) 757-7700 Abstract: Understanding and exploiting the complex features of the acoustic underwater environment is necessary for the next generation of sonar tactical decisions aids. Daniel H. Wagner Associates (DHWA) proposes to develop automated and efficient algorithms and software components for a State Estimation Tool for Undersea Systems (SETUS) that quantifies uncertainties in the acoustic underwater environment, and incorporates these uncertainties into refined state estimates of threats detected by passive sonar arrays. Using these improved state estimates together with a complete picture of the acoustic environment, the SETUS will provide software support for submarine sonar/fusion teams to better track, engage, and avoid detection by a wide range of anti-submarine warfare threats. Benefits: 1. Improved threat contact range estimation for passive sonar systems. 2. More robust target tracking. 3. Better counter-detection avoidance by exploiting the acoustic underwater operating environment. 4. Better situational awareness (SA). 5. Reduced operator task loading. Return