Unmanned Systems and Mine Warfare RADM Matthew Klunder Chief of Naval Research November 5, 2014 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release
The Future of Mine Warfare Offboard unmanned systems are here now Emerging technologies are still needed Autonomy Detection & classification MIW is a team sport, the Navy needs partners Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 2
MCM Paradigm Shift Unmanned Systems Distributed and Netted Collaborative Autonomy Real Time Automated Target Recognition Multi-systems req d to Detect-ID-Neutralize Multiple systems Slow area rate Manpower intensive Single Pass Detect to Engage (DTE) Increased coverage rates Reduced risk to Sailors and Marines Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 3
Today s New Systems Mk 18 UUVs are in use in 5 th fleet AOR Operators are using the systems and providing valuable feedback Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 4
The Future MCM Force Offboard Unmanned Systems MCM Vision RMMV with towed sonar UISS Archerfish Knifefish Enabled by ISR/IPB Cooperative Autonomy Merged DC-ID-N phases Single-Pass Detect to Engage Deep Water thru the Beach SSDTE USV MOD 2 with ifls/dfsas Small Neutralizer CMSS MOD 2 with SSAM3 MK-18 Family Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 5
Advanced Airborne Sensors Compact Modular Sensor Processing Suite (CMSS) Small multi-mode sensor package with real-time detection & classification Eliminates need for post mission analysis and enables prosecution of drifting/moving mines Technologies: Sensors with multiple sensing modalities Real-time onboard target classification Advanced target recognition algorithms Real-time in-situ characterization of the environment Transitions to ALMNS in FY16 Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 6
Collaborative Unmanned Systems Single Sortie MCM Detect-to-Engage Payload Autonomous mine hunting USV. Detect, classify and neutralize in single sortie Significantly improves area coverage rate (ACR) dramatically reducing the MCM timeline, and reduces risk to warfighter Technologies: USV-based launch and recovery of UUVs and neutralizers Architecture & infrastructure for USV-aircraft & USV-UUV cooperation Automated battle damage assessment Drifting mine neutralization FY16 Initial Demo - FY17 Full demo - FY 18 Transitions PMS 406 Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 7
Large Displacement Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV) Reliable long endurance UUV capable of 60+ days of operation in the littorals Extends and multiplies the reach of platforms into complex near shore A2/D2 environments. Potential MIW payloads Technologies: Power and energy Autonomy in the littorals Endurance and reliability Open Architecture Modular Payloads Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 8
Asymmetric Warfare Advanced Undersea Weapons System Unmanned sensors, weapons and communications nodes A cost effective battlespace shaping system that provides a tactically flexible asymmetric capability to deter and restrict the mobility and access of adversary forces Technologies: Tactical Positioning and Fire Control Remote Command and Control (RECC) Autonomous Threat Discrimination & Localization Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 9
Automation for UxV-based MCM (New Start in FY16, BAA in March 2015) What we need: Capability to customize, rapidly re-plan, and schedule/de-conflict MCM assets to the desired level of risk, as well as automation and in situ performance estimation for post mission analysis (PMA) Technologies envisioned: Mission management tools and decision aids to assist the MCM Commander in the planning, scheduling and allocation of MCM task force assets Environmentally adaptive automatic target recognition (ATR) that will automate MCM data analysis Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 10
Future Challenges Better U/W data transport and exfiltration Highly maneuverable UUVs, not just torpedoes Interactive Perception for autonomous systems Improved planning/re-planning tools for our new systems Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release 11
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