Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems
AN/SPY-1D(V) ECMA Enhancement
Based on Adaptive Computing Systems Technology
Rick Pancoast
Matt French
7 March 2002
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-2
BACKGROUND &
DARPA ACS-SLAAC EFFORT
05/18/98
ACSResearch
Community
BYU
Sandia
UCLA
ISI
SandiaSAR/ATR
NVL
IRATR
NUWC
SonarBeamforming
LANL
Ultra Wide- Band Coherent RF
LANL Multi-
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Image
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NAVAL ELECTRONIC & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
L O C K H E E D M A R T I N
DARPADARPA
SLAAC AffiliatesSLAAC AffiliatesSystem Level Applications of Adaptive ComputingSystem Level Applications of Adaptive Computing
ECMA
AN/SPY-1 GSA CABINET (4 BAY)
AEGIS CRUISER WITH AN/SPY-1 RADAR
ECMA Frame Performs ElectronicCounter-Measures Assessment for
the AN/SPY-1 Radar on AEGISCruisers and Destroyers
ECMA Frame Performs ElectronicCounter-Measures Assessment for
the AN/SPY-1 Radar on AEGISCruisers and Destroyers
ECMA FrameECMA Frame
RADAR SYSTEM AN/SPY-1D
RF AMPLIFIERS
AMPLIFIER- MONITOR
RF RECEIVER/ BSC
EXCITER CABINET
SIGNAL PROCESSOR GROUP
ANTENNAS
AFT FORWARD
RF AMPLIFIERS
SELF REACTIVATING DEHYDRATORS
ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS
POWER SUPPLY (3 CABINETS)
DIGITAL MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDER–REPRODUCER
INPUT–OUTPUT CONSOLE
COMPUTER SET AN/UYK-43B
RADAR CONTROL COMPUTER PROGRAM
POWER SUPPLY (4 CABINETS)
Legacy AN/SPY-1 vs. Adaptive Computing-Based ECMA Legacy AN/SPY-1 vs. Adaptive Computing-Based ECMA
• Limitations- Fixed Configuration- Not Adaptable to Changing Threat- Difficult and Costly to Modify- Consumes Entire Frame (10% of DSP)- No Room for Growth
• Limitations- Fixed Configuration- Not Adaptable to Changing Threat- Difficult and Costly to Modify- Consumes Entire Frame (10% of DSP)- No Room for Growth
ECMA
AN/SPY-1 GSA CABINET (4 BAY) SLAAC COTS ECMA NEST (6U VME)
AMS Wildforce Board
Desktop PC
SLAAC2 BoardCSPI 2641S Board
VME Nest
• Advantages- Provides Real-Time Reconfiguration For the Current Threat- Provides Adaptability to Future Threats- Easy to Modify (VHDL Modifications)- Partially Populated VME Nest (<50%)- Room for Growth
• Advantages- Provides Real-Time Reconfiguration For the Current Threat- Provides Adaptability to Future Threats- Easy to Modify (VHDL Modifications)- Partially Populated VME Nest (<50%)- Room for Growth
SLAAC1 Board
ECMA Function 1:SPY ECMA Input DataSPY ECMA Output DataSLAAC ECMA Output Data
ECMA Function 2:SPY ECMA Input DataSPY ECMA Output DataSLAAC ECMA Output Data
DARPA SLAAC/ECMADemonstration Data
ECMA-ACS TI will effectively leverage DARPA SLAAC / ECMA efforts
Benefits of Adaptive Computing TechnologyBenefits of Adaptive Computing Technologyfor the SPY-1 ECMA Framefor the SPY-1 ECMA Frame
SPY ECMAFunction 1
• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 0.36% of Module
• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 0.36% of Module
• ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 0.26% of Module
• ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 0.26% of Module
SPY ECMAFunction 2
Entire SPY-1 ECMA Frame Electronics Fits Into Half a 6U ModuleEntire SPY-1 ECMA Frame Electronics Fits Into Half a 6U Module95% Reduction of the SPY-1 ECMA Subsystem95% Reduction of the SPY-1 ECMA Subsystem
Future Possible Applications
ACS-Based COTS ECMA ProcessorData-Dependent Reconfiguration of the ECMA Processor (I.e. Adaptive ECMA - Adapt Processing to the Current
Threat)TBMD Counter-Counter Measures CapabilityUtilize ECMA-ACS for NTW Block I Signal Processor
Other SPY-1 Radar Processing Using ACSUse ACS to Replace / Reduce SPY-1 Circuitry (DMS Issues)Rapid (Real-Time) Reconfiguration (RTR)
Utilize ACS to Implement Test Dwell CircuitryUse ACS to Modify Processing Within the Dwell Use ACS to Simplify Coherent Sidelobe Cancellation (CSLC)
Navy Theater Wide Tactical Ballistic Missile Defense (Block I)Wider Bandwidth Processing
ACS-Based COTS ECMA ProcessorData-Dependent Reconfiguration of the ECMA Processor (I.e. Adaptive ECMA - Adapt Processing to the Current
Threat)TBMD Counter-Counter Measures CapabilityUtilize ECMA-ACS for NTW Block I Signal Processor
Other SPY-1 Radar Processing Using ACSUse ACS to Replace / Reduce SPY-1 Circuitry (DMS Issues)Rapid (Real-Time) Reconfiguration (RTR)
Utilize ACS to Implement Test Dwell CircuitryUse ACS to Modify Processing Within the Dwell Use ACS to Simplify Coherent Sidelobe Cancellation (CSLC)
Navy Theater Wide Tactical Ballistic Missile Defense (Block I)Wider Bandwidth Processing
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-9
Technology Conceptto
Transition to Production
Lockheed Martin NE&SSLockheed Martin NE&SSECMA-ACS RoadmapECMA-ACS Roadmap
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Technology Transition(Navy PEO-TSC Production )ECMA Enhancement ECMA Enhancement
ECMA - ACSECMA - ACS
Technology Application(Navy PEO-TSC TI )
ProductionProduction
ACS-ECMA Potential :• Backfit for Cruisers and Destroyers (84 Ships)• Future Surface Combatants (DD 21, CG 21)• Next Generation Radar Systems
ACS-ECMA Potential :• Backfit for Cruisers and Destroyers (84 Ships)• Future Surface Combatants (DD 21, CG 21)• Next Generation Radar Systems
Technology Development(DARPA ACS )
SLAAC / ECMASLAAC / ECMADARPADARPA
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-10
NAVY TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION PROGRAM
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-11
ECMA-ACS System ConceptECMA-ACS System Concept
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ECMA ENHANCEMENT TEST SETUP
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ECMA ENHANCEMENT TEST SETUP
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ECMA ENHANCEMENT COTS NEST
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ECMA ENHANCEMENT PADDLECARD CONNECTION
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ECMA Video
ECMA-ACS Enhancement Effectively Performs Legacy ECMA Functions Correctly
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Legacy vs. ACS Error
ECMA-ACS Enhancement Provides Equivalent or Lower Data Errors
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-19
NAVY TRANSITION TO PRODUCTION PROGRAM
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-20
ACS - ECMA to the Fleet
Lockheed Martin Engineering Has Developed a Plan for SLAAC - ECMA Transition to Production
Working With LM Production PMO and Navy Production PO to Transition Into Next AEGIS Production Contract
Will Put FPGA-Based ECMA on DDG (Destroyer) Ships
From Concept to Production in Three Years!
Navy AEGIS PMS-400 Program Office is Firmly Behind the Transition
Lockheed Martin Engineering Has Developed a Plan for SLAAC - ECMA Transition to Production
Working With LM Production PMO and Navy Production PO to Transition Into Next AEGIS Production Contract
Will Put FPGA-Based ECMA on DDG (Destroyer) Ships
From Concept to Production in Three Years!
Navy AEGIS PMS-400 Program Office is Firmly Behind the Transition
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-21
Custom shock-hardened two- high module format
AN/SPY-1D(V) Format Electronic Modules
Capture Existing IFI Module Design
Develop FPGA-Based Processing Module
Frees up space for additional functions (AN/SPY-1 B/D Upgrades,
Cruiser Conversion, NTW)
Custom shock-hardened two- high module format
AN/SPY-1D(V) Format Electronic Modules
Capture Existing IFI Module Design
Develop FPGA-Based Processing Module
Frees up space for additional functions (AN/SPY-1 B/D Upgrades,
Cruiser Conversion, NTW)
SPY-1 D(V) Frame / Nest
Solution for Tactical ECMA
This is the Navy’s Preferred Tactical Option (FY’02)This is the Navy’s Preferred Tactical Option (FY’02)
07/27/2001 / AN/SPY-1D(V) / SHK-22
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Summary
ECMA Upgrade Provides an Equivalent Replacement for SPY-1 ECMA Outputs Parallel Legacy - In Some Cases Providing Less Error
FPGA-Based ECMA Upgrade Provides : A Solution to Existing SPY-1 ECMA DMS Issues Lower Recurring Costs for ECMA Production Additional Frame Module Space (95% of a Frame) for Future Upgrades (I/O?) Lower Lifetime Support Costs (Fewer Modules to Support) Simplified FD/FI and ORTS Support - Single Module LRU A Path for Upgrades to Add New Functionality (e.g. Variable STC Curves, Reduced ECMA Dwell Pad Timing, TBMD ECMA Functions, etc.) A Path for Backfit Options - Cruiser Conversion, B/D Upgrade and NTW A Path for Upgrades to Address New Countermeasures Threats Lower Total Ownership Costs
Mechanical Solutions Provided for COTS and SPY-1D(V) Formats Qualification Plan Being Worked as Part of FY’02 TI Effort
FPGA-Based ECMA Upgrade for DDG is Feasible Developing Tactical SPY-1D(V) Implementation on FY’02 Contract
ECMA Upgrade Provides an Equivalent Replacement for SPY-1 ECMA Outputs Parallel Legacy - In Some Cases Providing Less Error
FPGA-Based ECMA Upgrade Provides : A Solution to Existing SPY-1 ECMA DMS Issues Lower Recurring Costs for ECMA Production Additional Frame Module Space (95% of a Frame) for Future Upgrades (I/O?) Lower Lifetime Support Costs (Fewer Modules to Support) Simplified FD/FI and ORTS Support - Single Module LRU A Path for Upgrades to Add New Functionality (e.g. Variable STC Curves, Reduced ECMA Dwell Pad Timing, TBMD ECMA Functions, etc.) A Path for Backfit Options - Cruiser Conversion, B/D Upgrade and NTW A Path for Upgrades to Address New Countermeasures Threats Lower Total Ownership Costs
Mechanical Solutions Provided for COTS and SPY-1D(V) Formats Qualification Plan Being Worked as Part of FY’02 TI Effort
FPGA-Based ECMA Upgrade for DDG is Feasible Developing Tactical SPY-1D(V) Implementation on FY’02 Contract