Combat Systems Technology
Tuesday June 22nd, 2010, 1100hrs–1230hrs
Chaired by RADM Fred Byus Operational Experiences for Maritime Homeland Security Operations Mr Ioseba Tena, SeeByte, United Kingdom A Cormack/ J Wood SeeByte Ltd, UK Download Author Biography (PDF) As global communities learn to operate within a world of tensions, there is an increased need to redefine security measures and develop more advanced tools. Technology such as unmanned underwater systems, situational awareness and sensor fusion software and diver-held search systems are enabling change detection operations and techniques, diver detection and ship hull inspection systems and have been operationally demonstrated to mitigate attacks on soft targets. Based upon the difficult Coalition Clearance Diving lessons learned, the first version of the Common Operator Interface for the Navy (COIN) was provided in 2004 and utilized during numerous operations and exercises over the next four years. The COIN engine is the de facto software that delivers tactical situational awareness to international navies for unmanned systems, clearance divers, and operators. It provides a world-view of the battle space. In its history, COIN has achieved successful Fleet Certification by successfully providing full situational awareness for executed surveys and Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) for very shallow water mine clearance in support of forcible entry, unexploded ordnance disposal operations and humanitarian assistance operations worldwide. Using the software tools that are provided in the COIN program and building upon it with additional SeeByte and third-party developed modules, maritime security situational awareness can be provided. This paper will present the cutting-edge systems and software that combine to present a single, relevant picture of the world; which allows for agile and rapid response for homeland security operations. Command and Control Challenges for Undersea Maritime Security Operations Mr. Paul Vebber, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, United States Michael W. Kopp/David W. Cann/Ralph S. Klingbeil/David S. Medeiros, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, USA Download Author Biography (PDF) Maritime security operations are inherently coalition efforts that are taking place every day. However, the degree of “jointness” and intensity of these missions can, and does, vary widely and, unlike major combat operations, resources are too limited to develop a comprehensive, integrated coalition task force to perform these missions. After two years of observing coalition exercises focusing on operational level command and control that spanned multiple mission areas and theaters of operation, we have discerned several recurrent themes that influence the success of coalition maritime security and maritime defense missions. These include coalition communication architectures, standing tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) for planning, monitoring, and executing these operations, unity of command center battle rhythm and planning cycles, issues with distributed command and control, and rules of engagement and policy differences. This paper discusses how these themes have affected recent exercises, how they can be addressed in the future, and what the implications are for maintaining security in the undersea domain. The ISUS Combat System - One Product for all Classes of Submarines Mr. Michael Ozegowski, ATLAS Elektronik GmbH, Germany Mario Pohl/Michael Ozegowski, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Germany Download Author Biography (PDF) The requirements on a modern submarine combat system are very manifoldly. It has to be suitable for new build programmes as well as for refit projects, whereas the submarine size can very from some hundred to some thousands tons. Today’s submarine combat systems contains high-technology from different vendors and countries. The cost-effective integration of third party sub-systems avoids significant additional developments, but has to be performed with a minimal technical risk. Furthermore the combat system must be flexible enough to allow an easy implementation of adaptations over time to cope with the changing needs of users. Because of the progress in performance of commercially available technology, the introduction of modular and open system architectures and the application of COTS technology is a must. The ISUS Combat System is an advanced and sea proven fully integrated sensor, command & control and weapon engagement system. In order to match all the above mentioned requirements, the "product approach" has been consequently applied for the ISUS. This approach allows to use the same technology basis for various kind of system configurations. The paper will give an overview and highligths the latest developments of the ISUS Combat System as a low risk solution for submarines of all sizes and for all missions.
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