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AN/BLQ-10(V): Submarine Electronic Warfare Support for the 21st Century
Mr. William PhelpsDeputy Assistant Program Manager for Electronic
WarfareSubmarine Sensor Systems Program Office
(PMS435)
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NUWCNPT
NSWCOPNAVN77
CORE
ONI
SSEP Teams
COMSUBLANT
COMSUBPAC
NUCLEUS
FAMILY
NRL
CNSG
BAE
APL/JHU
EDO-RSS
SenSyTech
AT&T
Team Submarine
NAWC
SSC, San Diego
PMS435
“EW TEAM”
Maximizing Team Involvement to Provide EW SolutionsMaximizing Team Involvement to Provide EW Solutions
Argon Engineering
Lockheed Martin
NSA
Syracuse Research
EB/NNS
Echotech
Mercer
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Legacy System Challenges
• Based 1960s – 1970s Technology– Signal processing/frequency coverage do not meet
challenges of modern signal environment• Not Based on Modern, Open Architecture
– Technology insertion is not easily accomplished• Separate, Independent Systems for Each
Function– Radar Wideband Threat Warning, Radar Narrowband
Intercept/Analysis, Communications ES, …• No Integrated Display/Operator Position
– Separate operator positions for each system – not collocated
AN/BRD-7
AN/BRD-7Antenna
AN/WLR-8with ADF
• Not An Integral Part of Submarine Combat System– ES Operator does not have the overall tactical picture– Information not presented in geographic context
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Old Paradigm“Stovepipes”
• Electronic Warfare Support Not Integral Part of Combat System– No Interface to Combat Control System– All Communications Passed Verbally From ES Operator to Combat
Control Operator• Unique Carry-on Equipment (COE) Installed for Special Missions
– Independent Development and Procurement Programs for Similar Applications – Technology Not Shared Between Organizations
• Getting Information Off the Ship is a Challenge– Limited Submarine ES Contribution to Battle Group or Task Force
• Sailors Successfully Meeting Operational Requirements, BUT …– Operating Multiple Systems Without Computer Assistance– Not an Integral Part of Ship’s Tactical Picture
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Imaging MastDF Array
RadarNarrowbandSubsystem
CommunicationsSignal Acquisition& DF Subsystem
RadarWidebandSubsystem
OperatorWorkstation
OperatorWorkstation
Gat
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Periscope Radar SignalDF Unit
Ship Network• Combat• ECS• Navigation• Sonar
ES Network
Meeting the Challenge
Solution –• An Open Architecture, Fully Integrated Modular and Scalable Radar & Communication
Signal Intercept, Identification, and Direction Finding (DF) System• Cooperative Developments and Technology Sharing With Carry-on Community
Radio Frequency Distribution
Imaging MastOmnidirectional
Antennas Comms DF Antenna
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CADF Antenna Periscope
Ship
’s Ne
twor
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Signal Distribution (VIRGINIA Class)
Radar WidebandRadar Narrowband with Specific Emitter Identification (SEI)
Communications Acquisition and Direction Finding Subsystem (CADF)
Control and Display (C & D)
RF
ECS
COE
System LAN (Fast Ethernet)
Signal Simulator
RF
Control
Tech Insertion
RF From ECSRadio Frequency Signal Distribution Unit
ICS
Ship Systems
GALE Lite
Passive Surveillance Radar
(PSR)
ES Vulnerability Server (EVS)
Operator Workstation
ECS – Exterior Communications System COE – Carry-on Equipment ICS – Interior Communications System
AN/BLQ-10(V) Architecture
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AN/BLQ-10(V) System Overview
• Fully Integrated and Expandable Radar & Communications Signal Intercept, ID, and DF
– Developed for VIRGINIA Class– Variants for LOS ANGELES, SEAWOLF, SSGN, and
TRIDENT – Radar Intercept and ID Only
• Open System Architecture– Transitioning to Maritime Cryptologic Architecture
• NDI/COTS Based Integrated System Design– 93% NDI Software / 75% NDI Hardware
• Secure Interface to Architecture/Combat Control
• Developments Coordinated With Carry-on Community
– Cooperative Leveraging of Technology– Shared Infrastructure to Reduce Total Ownership Cost
• Installations Include Rack Space and Hotel Services for Carry-on Equipment
– Reduce cost and crew impact of pre-deployment load-out
AN/BLQ-10(V)1 - VIRGINIA Class Variant
AN/BLQ-10(V)2 - SSN 688 Backfit Variant
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FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06
VIRGINIA-Class
LOS ANGELES-Class
OHIO-Class
FY07
Installation21
SEAWOLF-Class
688
730
AN/BLQ-10(V)2
WLR-8
BLQ-10
AN/BLQ-10 / WLR-8B
CADF InsertionBLQ-10
AN/BLQ-10(V)3
BLQ-10
AN/BLQ-10(V)5
774
SSN774 COATSdelivery
AN/BLQ-10(V)1
BLQ-10
BRD-7
WLR-8
BRD-7
WLQ-4SEAWOLFClassComplete
SSGN-Project
726 BLQ-10AN/BLQ-10(V)4WLR-8
Road Map to Commonality
Synchronized Tactical and Carry-On Equipment Baselines andConnectivity via Implementation of AN/BLQ-10
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AN/BLQ-10(V) Installations
AN/BLQ-10(V)1 OnUSS ANNAPOLIS (SSN 760)
AN/BLQ-10(V)1 Installed On USS VIRGINIA (SSN 774)
AN/BLQ-10(V)2 Installed OnUSS TUCSON (SSN 771)
Four Installations Completed To DateTwo Extended Deployments Completed
10AN/BLQ-10(V)1
AN/BSD-2 IEM AntennaAN/BVS-1 Photonics &
AN/BSD-2 IEM Antenna
AN/BVS-1Work Station
VIRGINIA Class
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Early Warning Receivers
Type 18BAN/BRD-7Antenna
SUBIS
Type 8B
AN/BRD-7Receiver
AN/BLQ-10(V)2
AN/WLR-8(V)2With HPI/ADF
Interface ImprovementSSN 688 Baseline
SSN 688 ES Backfit
OR
LOS ANGELES Class
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Early Warning Receivers
AN/BRD-7Antenna
Type 18HType 8J
SEAWOLF Class Transitioning to AN/BLQ-10(V)3Started FY02
Complete FY05AN/BLQ-10(V)3
AN/WLQ-4(V)1 & AN/BRD-7 Receiver
SEAWOLF Class
SUBIS
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Early Warning Receivers
Type 15LType 8J
AN/WLR-8(V)5
OHIO Class
POM-04 Issue Paper For Transition to AN/BLQ-10(V)5
AN/BLQ-10(V)5
Modernization Alternative
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Early Warning Receivers
Type 15LType 8J
AN/WLR-8(V)5
SSGN Project
POM-04 Issue Paper For Transition to AN/BLQ-10(V)4
AN/BLQ-10(V)4
Modernization Alternative
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Technology Insertion:AN/BRD-7 Replacement
• Replaces Obsolete AN/BRD-7– Improves tactical capability– Leverages VIRGINIA Class and Carry-on Community
technology and system developments– Exploits AN/BLQ-10(V) open, modular architecture
• Automated acquisition and identification of communications band signals
– Direction Finding for communications signals• Subsystem of AN/BLQ-10(V)2/3 SSN 688/SSN 21
Backfit System– Provides interfaces to support carry-on equipment
• Coordination With Carry-on Community Provides– Decreased development– Reduced support and infrastructure costs
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Technology Insertion:PSR/EVS
• Passive Surveillance Radar (PSR)– Non-cooperative bistatic radar– Provides ability to detect and track targets
using radar transmitters of opportunity– At-sea demonstration and testing
performed 1999 – 2002– AN/BLQ-10 integration planned for
FY03/FY04
• ES Vulnerability Server (EVS)– Counterdetection vulnerability
assessment based on signal environment and antenna exposure
– Provides optimum platform position for surveillance operations
– AN/BLQ-10 integration planned for FY03/FY04
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SUMMARY
• AN/BLQ-10 Provides Submarines With Modern ElectronicWarfare Support Capabilities
• Modular Open Architecture Provides a Foundation for theFuture
• Cooperative Efforts Are Breaking Down OrganizationalBarriers to Success Providing:
Improved System PerformanceRapid Technology InsertionReduced Support Costs