FD01-24 - QinetiQ North America

CONTRACT NO.N00178-04-D-4096DELIVERY ORDER NO.FD01AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.24PAGE21 of 55FINALthe data collection functions, and shall be documented with technical reports.TASK AREA 6 Algorithms and Numerical ModelingThe Contractor shall be responsible for analyzing, developing, updating, implementing, andmaintaining numerical algorithms for acoustic and non-acoustic prediction systems, processors,and trainers. This task area also includes analysis and assessment of AN/BQQ-10 A-RCI APBalgorithms. Analysis and implementation shall include a recommendation for the best algorithmsfor specific uses. Algorithms, databases and models shall be implemented for specific scenariosthat can apply to either prediction systems, processors, sonar systems, or trainers. Analysis alsoincludes model/data comparisons, and identification and classification of model and/or datadeficiencies. Development may include, but is not limited to, passive and active localization,tracking, classification, signal processing, propagation loss, sound pressure level and targetstrength computation, transmission path loss, probability of detection, signal synthesis, andbeamforming. Algorithms and models will also require software maintenance and upgrades fortransportability between platforms, for tactical and training displays, for access to newdatabases, and for modeling new sensor characteristics.TASK AREA 7 Future Data Acquisition and Measurement System Design, Analysis, andSystems DevelopmentThe contractor shall perform detailed design analyses of future data acquisition and/ormeasurement systems, methods, and geometries required for new generation submarines such asVIRGINIA Class block upgrades, next generation SSBN, and other Team Sub assets, as well asDDG-1000 and other surface ships. Analysis and prediction of measurement systemperformance for VIRGINIA R&D measurements and VIRGINIA trials will be required. Thissupport shall include design and development support of future systems at the AcousticResearch Detachment (ARD) in Bayview, ID, the South Florida Test Facility (SFTF) in FortLauderdale, FL, SEAFAC, and STAFAC. Other areas of study will determine alternativemethods for routine signature monitoring using onboard systems and methods for further refiningtarget strength measurement, source characterization, and non-acoustic signatures. The contractor