Detection Identification and Geo-Location of UUVs with Hiawatha Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Topic No.: N152-113 Topic Title: Detection Identification and Geo-Location of UUVs with Hiawatha Proposal No.: N152-113-0673 Firm: Nokomis, Inc 310 5th St. Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022 Contact: Karen Canne Phone: (724) 483-3946 Abstract: The utilization, and thereby, threat of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) is experiencing a significant increase throughout the world. UUVs can be used to track vessels, covertly map ports, and attack targets. UUVs are inherently quiet targets making them difficult to track via traditional acoustic methods. To counter the threat presented by covert UUV activities, other detection and tracking methods are needed. Nokomis� Hiawatha detection, identification, and geo-location system leverages the electromagnetic fingerprint of targets produced by electronics onboard to provide critical information regarding potential threats. All electronic system components create electromagnetic emissions which can be detected from long range with a sensitive RF front end and advanced signal processing methods. UUVs are especially susceptible to detection via electromagnetic detection when surfacing to obtain a GPS fix or to relay data. Once detected, the specific features in the emission spectrum provide a way to identify the type of threat and allow individual UUVs to be tracked within a cluttered environment. The incorporation of a system-controlled camera allows for visual identification and tracking of any identified targets as well as the ability to exclude any surface vessels that are not of interest. Benefits: The ability to detect, identify, and track unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) provides an important tool for security and surveillance for military, port and harbor security, and general police needs. The increasing availability and affordability of UUVs creates a threat to naval operations and commercial shipping concerns. Nokomis� Hiawatha System is able to track any vessels, including UUVs and surface vessels, based on their electromagnetic emissions. The inclusion of the EO/IR camera allows the system to control the camera to provide visual identification of targets while surfacing or identify other sources of emissions near the UUV track. Due to the nature of emissions from electronic systems, the system can easily be expanded to track targets other than UUVs, providing general tracking system of nearby vessels. In addition to counter-UUV capabilities the system can also be used to track deployed UUVs. Return