USC GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

L O C K H E E D M A R T I N

SLAAC / ECMA Demonstration

DARPADARPA

Thursday 25 March 1999

05/18/98

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GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

L O C K H E E D M A R T I N

DARPADARPA

SLAAC AffiliatesSLAAC Affiliates

SLAAC / ECMA GOALS :

• Demonstrate That Nonlinear ECMA Functions can be Efficiently Implemented in an Adaptive Computing Environment• Demonstrate that SLAAC / ECMA Can Reconfigure to Adapt to a Changing Threat• Demonstrate that New Capability Can be Easily Added to a SLAAC / ECMA Configuration• Provide a Transition Path for SLAAC / ECMA to be Implemented in a Real- Time Tactical System

SLAAC / ECMA GOALS :

• Demonstrate That Nonlinear ECMA Functions can be Efficiently Implemented in an Adaptive Computing Environment• Demonstrate that SLAAC / ECMA Can Reconfigure to Adapt to a Changing Threat• Demonstrate that New Capability Can be Easily Added to a SLAAC / ECMA Configuration• Provide a Transition Path for SLAAC / ECMA to be Implemented in a Real- Time Tactical System

CHALLENGE PROBLEM :

Existing Tactical Electronic Counter-Measures Equipment is Not Adaptable to a Changing Threat and Does Not Readily Support Real-Time Reconfiguration or Long Term Modification

CHALLENGE PROBLEM :

Existing Tactical Electronic Counter-Measures Equipment is Not Adaptable to a Changing Threat and Does Not Readily Support Real-Time Reconfiguration or Long Term Modification

SLAAC / ECMA TEAM :

• USC-ISI : • Lockheed Martin GES :

- SLAAC Reference Architecture - ECMA Algorithm Specification Definition - Signal Processing Data Capture - SLAAC Software Tools Expertise and Synthetic Data Generation - SLAAC Mapping Expertise - Signal Processing Analysis and Verification - Assist GES in Algorithm Modeling - Assist USC-ISI in Algorithm Mapping - SLAAC Tactical Hardware - Tactical Equipment Recommendations Configurations (SLAAC II) and Tactical Interface Identification

SLAAC / ECMA TEAM :

• USC-ISI : • Lockheed Martin GES :

- SLAAC Reference Architecture - ECMA Algorithm Specification Definition - Signal Processing Data Capture - SLAAC Software Tools Expertise and Synthetic Data Generation - SLAAC Mapping Expertise - Signal Processing Analysis and Verification - Assist GES in Algorithm Modeling - Assist USC-ISI in Algorithm Mapping - SLAAC Tactical Hardware - Tactical Equipment Recommendations Configurations (SLAAC II) and Tactical Interface Identification

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 Electronic Countermeasures Assessment (ECMA)Legacy AN/SPY-1 Electronic Countermeasures Assessment (ECMA)

• Function - Provide Countermeasures Analysis and Jamming Analysis Processing• Characteristics

- Small Scale & Medium Scale Integrated Circuits (1970s)- Hard Wired Module Functions- Non-Linear Processing Functions- Aluminum Backplane- 6 Foot High 19” Equipment Rack

• Limitations- Fixed Configuration- Not Adaptable to Changing Threat- Difficult and Costly to Modify- Consumes Entire Frame (10% of DSP)- No Room for Growth

• Function - Provide Countermeasures Analysis and Jamming Analysis Processing• Characteristics

- Small Scale & Medium Scale Integrated Circuits (1970s)- Hard Wired Module Functions- Non-Linear Processing Functions- Aluminum Backplane- 6 Foot High 19” Equipment Rack

• 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)

Adaptive Computing-Based ECMA Signal Processor (SLAAC/ECMA)Adaptive Computing-Based ECMA Signal Processor (SLAAC/ECMA)

• Function - Provide Functionality Identical to the Tactical ECMA Processor• Characteristics

- Utilize Modern High Density, High Speed COTS FPGAs- Module Functions Programmed via VHDL on COTS ACS Modules- Same (as Tactical) Processing Functions- Single COTS or Ruggedized VME Nest

• Advantages- Provides Real-Time Reconfiguration For the Current Threat- Provides Adaptability to Future Threats- COTS SLAAC Modules Provide Size Reduction (Approximately 90%)- Easy to Modify (VHDL Modifications)- Partially Populated VME Nest (<50%)- Room for Growth

• Function - Provide Functionality Identical to the Tactical ECMA Processor• Characteristics

- Utilize Modern High Density, High Speed COTS FPGAs- Module Functions Programmed via VHDL on COTS ACS Modules- Same (as Tactical) Processing Functions- Single COTS or Ruggedized VME Nest

• Advantages- Provides Real-Time Reconfiguration For the Current Threat- Provides Adaptability to Future Threats- COTS SLAAC Modules Provide Size Reduction (Approximately 90%)- Easy to Modify (VHDL Modifications)- Partially Populated VME Nest (<50%)- Room for Growth

SLAAC COTS ECMA NEST (6U VME)

AMS Wildforce Board

Desktop PC

SLAAC II BoardCSPI 2641 Board

VME Nest

• ECMA Functions-Eight Existing and One Enhanced ECMA Functions Successfully Modelled-Board Tests for Five ECMA Functions Complete

• SLAAC Hardware - Initial VHDL Mapping to AMS Wildforce Board in PC Desktop-Transition VHDL Algorithms to SLAAC II / CSPI VME Nest-3Q99 Demo (Goal) of Above Algorithms on SLAAC II /CSPI VME Nest

• Early (March) Demonstration-AMS Wildforce in Desktop PC-Data Captured from SPY ECMA-Two SLAAC ECMA Functions compared to SPY ECMA

• ECMA Functions-Eight Existing and One Enhanced ECMA Functions Successfully Modelled-Board Tests for Five ECMA Functions Complete

• SLAAC Hardware - Initial VHDL Mapping to AMS Wildforce Board in PC Desktop-Transition VHDL Algorithms to SLAAC II / CSPI VME Nest-3Q99 Demo (Goal) of Above Algorithms on SLAAC II /CSPI VME Nest

• Early (March) Demonstration-AMS Wildforce in Desktop PC-Data Captured from SPY ECMA-Two SLAAC ECMA Functions compared to SPY ECMA

ECMA Function 1:SPY ECMA Input DataSPY ECMA Output DataSLAAC ECMA Output Data

SLAAC / ECMA ImplementationSLAAC / ECMA Implementation

Benefits of Adaptive Computing Technology for SPY ECMABenefits of Adaptive Computing Technology for SPY ECMA

• Benefits - ACS FPGAs Provide for Higher Speed Operation . . . Enables Multiplexing - ACS FPGAs Provide Much Higher Gate

Densities . . . More Functions per Board - ACS FPGAs Provide For Reconfiguration

. . . Adaptability to the Changing Threat . . . Implementation of New Functions

- ACS FPGAs Provide a Better Solution Than Programmable Processors (e.g PowerPC) for Some Applications

• Benefits - ACS FPGAs Provide for Higher Speed Operation . . . Enables Multiplexing - ACS FPGAs Provide Much Higher Gate

Densities . . . More Functions per Board - ACS FPGAs Provide For Reconfiguration

. . . Adaptability to the Changing Threat . . . Implementation of New Functions

- ACS FPGAs Provide a Better Solution Than Programmable Processors (e.g PowerPC) for Some Applications

COTS ACS / SLAAC Modules Provide Significant Size & Cost ReductionUSC-ISI SLAAC II Board

SPY ECMAFunction 1

Annapolis Wildforce Board

• ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 10% of 1 Wildforce FPGA (XC4062) and 2.0% of the Wildforce Board • ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 10% of 1 Wildforce FPGA (XC4062) and 2.0% of the Wildforce Board

• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 14% of 1 Wildforce FPGA (XC4062) and 2.8% of the Wildforce Board• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 14% of 1 Wildforce FPGA (XC4062) and 2.8% of the Wildforce Board

• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 5.8% of 1 SLAAC II FPGA (XC40150) and 0.97% of the SLAAC II Board• ECMA Function 1 Utilizes 5.8% of 1 SLAAC II FPGA (XC40150) and 0.97% of the SLAAC II Board

• ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 4.1% of 1 SLAAC II FPGA (XC40150) and 0.68% of the SLAAC II Board • ECMA Function 2 Utilizes 4.1% of 1 SLAAC II FPGA (XC40150) and 0.68% of the SLAAC II Board

SPY ECMAFunction 2

SLAAC / ECMA Activities . . . Where Do We Go From Here?SLAAC / ECMA Activities . . . Where Do We Go From Here?• Ongoing Activities • SLAAC / ECMA Pursuits - Pre-Demonstration at SLAAC - Development of Tactical SLAAC / Retreat (3/99) ECMA Architecture Design - SLAAC / ECMA Demonstrations - Demonstration of SLAAC / ECMA

DARPA ITO Demo (3Q 1999) With a Tactical SPY-1 System Navy (PMS400) Demo (3Q 1999)

- Navy (PMS400) Technical Instruction to Investigate Real-Time Interfaces Between SLAAC / ECMA and the AN/SPY-1 B/D or D(V) Tactical Signal Processor

- Investigation of Enhanced ECMA Functions

• Ongoing Activities • SLAAC / ECMA Pursuits - Pre-Demonstration at SLAAC - Development of Tactical SLAAC / Retreat (3/99) ECMA Architecture Design - SLAAC / ECMA Demonstrations - Demonstration of SLAAC / ECMA

DARPA ITO Demo (3Q 1999) With a Tactical SPY-1 System Navy (PMS400) Demo (3Q 1999)

- Navy (PMS400) Technical Instruction to Investigate Real-Time Interfaces Between SLAAC / ECMA and the AN/SPY-1 B/D or D(V) Tactical Signal Processor

- Investigation of Enhanced ECMA FunctionsSEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG

DARPA Demo.(AMS / SLAAC I)

DARPA Demo.(SLAAC II)

AEGIS Insertion Plan

Algorithm Implementation

SLAAC / ECMA Program Schedule

Demo. Scope & Definition

Testbed Configuration & Assembly

Verification & Test

NavyDemo.

Specify ECMA Algorithms

Real-Time Interface Definition (Navy TI)

1998 1999

Demo. Plan

SLAAC/ECMA Scope Navy TI Scope

Document

Document

Test Vector Simulation / Capture Document

Final Report

AMS -> SLAAC Conversion.

- Implementation of a Transition to Production Program for Forward Fit and Backfit

Tactical

NAVY ACS / ECMA

SLAAC / ECMA RoadmapSLAAC / ECMA Roadmap

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USC-ISI SLAAC1 Board USC-ISI SLAAC2 BoardAMS Wildforce Board

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TRANSITIONTO AN/SPY-1PRODUCTION

TRANSITIONTO AN/SPY-1PRODUCTION

NEXT GENERATION RADAR SYSTEMS

NEXT GENERATION RADAR SYSTEMS

ACS-ECMA Potential :• Backfit for Cruisers and Destroyers (84 Ships)• Future Surface Combatants• Next Generation Radar Systems

ACS-ECMA Potential :• Backfit for Cruisers and Destroyers (84 Ships)• Future Surface Combatants• Next Generation Radar Systems

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