Designing Integration Unit to Integrate Navigational and Tactical Equipment Onboard Naval Platforms

Kishor Choudhury; Ashok Kumar; Wareendra Nath

doi:10.14429/dsj.64.5035

Kishor Choudhury Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi
Ashok Kumar Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi
Wareendra Nath Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.5035

Keywords: Systems integration, weapons and sensors, data communication

Abstract

A typical warship consists of weapons and sensors that are of diverse origins and are generally based on different design standards and philosophies. But to enhance the operation capability of the platform, it is very important that many of the equipment work in tandem. This paper discusses the design of an integration unit that integrates various sensors and equipment onboard a naval platform. It takes a strictly modular approach and is therefore, adaptable to any size and mission requirement. The proposed solution uses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and relevant software, to provide the required Quality of Service (QoS) data to the end equipment and systems. This solution provides an efficient and seamless integration of various sensors, weapons and equipment onboard a naval platform.

Defence Science Journal, Vol. 64, No. 5, September 2014, pp.445-450, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.64.5035

Author Biographies

Kishor Choudhury, Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi

Mr Kishor Choudhury received his MTech (Computer Technology) from IIT Delhi, in 2012. He is presently working as Scientist ‘D’ at the Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), New Delhi. He has received CNS Commendation in 2006 and DRDO Technology Group Award in 2008. His field of interest includes algorithms, embedded systems, and computer vision. He has contributed in the design and development of interface units for various ships and submarines.

Ashok Kumar, Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi

Mr Ashok Kumar obtained his BTech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from UP Technical University, Lucknow. Presently he is working as Scientist ‘C’ at Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), New Delhi. His significant contributions are in interfacing of weapons, sensors, combat management systems and other ship systems for Indian naval warships. He is also involved in development of interface simulators to carry out testing and validation onboard ships and submarines. His area of research includes: Weapons, sensors and navigation systems integration, data communication and embedded systems.

Wareendra Nath, Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment, New Delhi

Mr Wareendra Nath received his BTech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from National Institute of Technology, Patna, in 2009. He is presently working as Scientist ‘B’ at the Combat System Integration Group of Weapons and Electronics Systems Engg. Establishment (WESEE), New Delhi. His areas of work include system integration, data communication, opto-electronics and networking. He has contributed in the design and development of interface units for various ships and submarines.