Requirements Analysis of an Integrated Sonar Suite for Surface Ships : Systems Engineering Perspective

Authors

  • Ajith Kumar K. Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Kochi
  • Jomon George Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Kochi
  • Jagathyraj V.P School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.4486

Keywords:

Anti-submarine warfare, sonar, requirements analysis, active sonar, passive sonar, classification, torpedo decoy, validation

Abstract

Modern day combat warships are an integration of a large number of subsystems and components. Each of these systems communicates to a common combat management system. Anti-submarine warfare systems being an integral part of the combat management system, integration of multiple types of sonar systems or integrated sonar suite (ISS) offer complete solutions and tactical advantage against a potential threat. The operational requirements, the environment, the functional requirements and physical configuration of ISS are all discussed in this paper from the systems engineering point of view. Innovative methods are presented to capture the user requirements of ISS without compromising the classified nature of the subject.

Defence Science Journal, Vol. 64, No. 4, July 2014, pp. 366-370, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.4486

Author Biographies

Ajith Kumar K., Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Kochi

Mr Ajith Kumar K. received his BTech (Mechanical Engineering) from University of Kerala and MTech (Engineering Mechanics) from IIT, Madras. Currently pursuing his PhD from Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai. He He is working as Scientist ‘F’ at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Kochi. His research interests include : Systems engineering, sonar systems design, underwater connectors and project management.

Jomon George, Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Kochi

Mr Jomon George received his BTech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) from Mahatma Gandhi University and MTech (Digital Electronics) from Cochin University of science and Technology. He is working as Scientist-F at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Kochi. His research interests include : Sonar system design, Sonar signal processing and towed array sonar systems.

Jagathyraj V.P, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

Dr Jagathy Raj received his BTech (Electrical Engineering) from University of Kerala, MBA from Cochin University of Science and Technology and PhD from IIT, Khargapur. He has over 25 years of academic experience. Currently working as Professor in the School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala. His research interests include: Operations research, systems engineering, project research.

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Published

2014-06-10

How to Cite

K., A. K., George, J., & V.P, J. (2014). Requirements Analysis of an Integrated Sonar Suite for Surface Ships : Systems Engineering Perspective. Defence Science Journal, 64(4), 366–370. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.4486

Issue

Vol. 64 No. 4

Section

Engineering Science & Technology

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