EW Operational Support - An Empowering Capability UK MOD DefSy(S&T/Ind)-Elec Reference D/DefSy/(S&T/Ind)/06/38/100/349
Background The new EW system comes Ready Programmed What does that mean? How can you be sure it is programmed for your requirements? Do you have access to the Mission Data File? Can you change the parametric descriptions, the priorities, the display, the tactics? In a quality-controlled fashion? Can you access the recordings it might make in Service? Can you use them to improve the system s capability? EW Operational Support (EWOS) is needed to deliver the Capability you need EWOS is a National Responsibility On-shore EWOS delivers a Sovereign independence from other nations and from the OEM. ALLOWING THE EQUIPMENT TO DETECT THREATS & PROTECT YOU; ALLOWING YOU TO COLLECT & USE THE DATA 2
EW Operational Support EW Operational Support (EWOS) can be considered as the capability needed to enable the creation, support and operational use of EW Mission Data Files or Pre-Flight Messages, for programmable EW equipment. It provides an important but single aspect of Integrated Mission Support (IMS) EW System Capability is delivered through: Data, Information, Knowledge. EWOS is the glue: the concepts, skills and resources that delivers capability into - and from - EW hardware. TRANSFORMING MISSION DATA INTO MISSION ADVANTAGE 3
The Role of a Mission Data File Detection Signal Processing Library (MDF) Emitter Freq F Min F Max Agility PRI AB001 10234 10110 10336 Batch 112 AB002 12432 11003 14007 Batch 2056 AB003 9876 9876 9876 Stable 315 AB004 9445 9200 9554 Pulse 2 Pulse 86 AB005 17223 17223 17223 Stable 887 AB006 4010 4000 4018 Drift CW AB007 9900 9900 9900 Stable 95 AB008 7801 7776 7840 Batch 286 Measured parameters Matching Algorithm Emitter F Min F Max Agility PRI Min PRI Max Part of Surv 1 6600 6700 Stable 750 800 AD System A Surv 2 2050 3100 Batch 125 130 SAM X Surv 3 12000 12950 Batch 65 100 AD System B Acq 1 9850 9920 Stable 305 330 AAA System A Acq 2 16000 16750 Batch 75 90 A2A System A Track 1 7800 8300 Drift 220 225 AAA System B Track 2 9820 9910 Stable 315 330 SAM X Track 3 1600 2000 Batch 1000 1100 SAM Y MG 1 14350 14700 Stable CW CW SAM X MG 2 14600 14700 P2P CW CW A2A System A Possible alternative Only if MDF data is complete & accurate Correct identification Accurate Situational Awareness Correct Tactic & Countermeasure MANAGEMENT OF MISSION DATA IS A PRIMARY AIM OF EW OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 4
Example Toolset Screens Security Caveat SOFTWARE ENABLES SPEED AND ACCURACY IN DATA-IN AND DATA-OUT 5
The EWOS Cycle Threat Analysis Countermeasures Design Classified Data EW Database EW Mission Planning Mission Data File Production Open-Source Data EW Data Analysis Mission Replay & Debrief Fly the Mission Mission Data File Verification TRANSFORMING MISSION DATA INTO MISSION ADVANTAGE 6
Avoid, Evade, or Counter AVOID EVADE COUNTER PLAN SENSE SENSE & ACT AVOID Electronic Order of Battle Transmitted Data Tx Data & Behaviours EVADE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING COUNTER A clear need for IMINT, ELINT & TECHINT. HUMINT also useful... INTELLIGENCE & EWOS - ENSURING NO KILLER SURPRISES 7
Roadmap to EW Capability Conduct the Mission Near Term Work Brief Crews Program Effectors Program Sensors Long Term Work Operational Training Determine Optimum Tactical Responses Support-Task Training Maintain Databases Government Background Efforts Collect Data Information & Intelligence Education AN EFFECTIVE EWOS CAPABILITY IS A LONG-TERM & CONTINUOUS EFFORT 9
Countermeasures Development A vital aspect of EW and EWOS - if a nation is to be able to claim Sovereign EW Capability The development of EW Tactics and Countermeasures or combined ECM and manoeuvres can be a time-consuming business Nevertheless, it is a vital contributor to Operational Effectiveness Initial work is desktop/software only Hardware testing reduces number of options EW Range testing reduces options further and identifies operationally-valid solutions. The knowledge gained through such Operational Test & Evaluation enables higher confidence in the EW systems and deep assessment of threat systems. TASKING SUCCESSFUL ECM CHARACTERISATION Results analysis feedback Open-Air Trials against Real Threats Desktop Software Modelling Results analysis reduces number of options Results analysis reduces number of options Hardware-inthe-Loop Laboratories SHORT CUTS CAN BE EXPENSIVE 10
Countermeasures Development A vital aspect of EW and EWOS - if a nation is to be able to claim Sovereign EW Capability The development of EW Tactics and Countermeasures or a combined ECM and manoeuvre is a complex and time-consuming business Nevertheless, it is a vital contributor to Operational Effectiveness Initial work is desktop/software only Hardware testing reduces number of options EW Range testing reduces options further and identifies operationally-valid solutions. The knowledge gained through such Operational Test & Evaluation enables higher confidence in the EW systems and deep assessment of threat systems. PLATFORM & CREW SAFETY: PRICELESS! 11
Conclusion EW Operational Support is a National Responsibility EWOS concerns the Data Files which will keep your platforms and crews safe Whilst contributing to national and individual Situational Awareness The development of EW Tactics and Countermeasures or ECM and manoeuvre can be a complex and time-consuming business It is within the reach of all nations And is a vital contributor to Operational Effectiveness It is costly, but improved operational effectiveness and platform/crew survival is priceless. EW OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SUPPORTING THE WARFIGHTER FROM BACK ROOM TO FRONT LINE 12
Effective EW Reprogramming: And finally ENABLES EW capability in the Land, Sea and Air domains ENSURES mission effectiveness in the EM battlespace ENHANCES survivability and saves lives Is ESSENTIAL for EFFECTIVE EW Spectrum Management EW OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: TRANSFORMING MISSION DATA INTO MISSION ADVANTAGE 13
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