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Raytheon To Develop Solution For Submarine Communications
Marlborough MA (SPX) Nov 14, 2007 Raytheon has been awarded a $5.2 million U.S. Navy development contract to deliver a tactical paging solution that improves submarine communications. "Submarine communication protocols are much the same as they were 60 years ago," said Jerry Powlen, vice president, Network Centric Systems' Integrated Communications Systems. "Integrating satellite communications with acoustic Deep Siren technology dramatically changes this paradigm by enabling a commander anywhere in the world to contact a submarine immediately regardless of the submarine's speed or depth." Raytheon's Deep Siren system employs acoustic, expendable buoys that, when contacted through the Global Information Grid, enable long-range communications from a buoy to a submarine throughout its area of operations. The range is dependent on environmental conditions. Buoys can be launched from multiple platforms providing the Navy with increased flexibility. Submarines routinely initiate communications or adhere to previously established communication schedules to make contact with commanders. This process introduces operational time delays and severely limits a submarine's ability to fully participate across the spectrum of naval missions. Deep Siren is a critical technology for the Navy's first generation of Undersea FORCEnet communications equipment. The technology is part of the Communications at Speed and Depth effort to provide real-time communications with submarines regardless of their operational profile. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Naval Warfare in the 21st Century
US Navy Awards Northrop Grumman Long-Lead Material Contract For DDG 1000
Pascagoula MS (SPX) Nov 14, 2007The U.S. Navy Friday awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a $90 million contract modification for transition to production activities leading to the construction of one of the first two Zumwalt-class destroyers. "As we move towards the construction, this award provides the necessary funding to have materials and production planning ready," said Brian Cuccias, Northrop Grumman vice president of DDG 1000. "Our employees stand prepared and ready to build this magnificent ship." |
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