Field Programmability System (FPS) Modernization for Mark 39 Expendable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Training Target (EMATT) Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Topic No.: N181-074 Topic Title: Field Programmability System (FPS) Modernization for Mark 39 Expendable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Training Target (EMATT) Proposal No.: N181-074-0625 Firm: Sonalysts, Inc. 215 Parkway North P.O. Box 280 Waterford, Connecticut 6385 Contact: John Patton Phone: (401) 849-0400 Web Site: http://www.sonalysts.com Abstract: The MK 39 Expendable Mobile Anti-Submarine Training Target (EMATT) provides valuable training capability for the U.S. Navy when coupled with the Field Programmability System (FPS). However, the FPS fails to meet user expectations in terms of reliability, maintenance, human factors, and battery technology. Sonalysts will develop and articulate an upgrade strategy for the MK 39 FPS that considers multiple technical options to resolve the system shortcomings, and identify the leading candidate architecture for further development during Phase II. Central to the effort is a functional analysis that will identify the barriers to optimal performance in two of the key functional areas of the FPS. With regard to power storage, Sonalysts will investigate and characterize advanced battery chemistries and battery management systems to improve capacity and depth-of-discharge; increase battery life; and reduce weight and volume. In the area of data communications, we will investigate multiple communications options to best reduce the number of data transfers and shorten their duration while simplifying cabling requirements. Benefits: The new FPS will improve Navy training activities and the technologies that support it will have broader applications. Improved battery chemistry and management systems can replace existing NiCd battery/management systems used in portable tools and electronics and emergency lighting systems; and wireless programming technology can be directly used for programming updates and data retrieval from any field control/monitor device, including unmanned vehicles. Return