![]() ![]() The information is used both for augmenting a shared view of the ASW operation by contributing to the common operating picture and for improving sonar performance. Available from: RTO-MP-MSGÄ¢ Figure 1: Multistatic overview The concept in multistatic ASW operations is to share sonar information amongst a number of dispersed ASW units using a communications network to increase the ASW effectiveness of the assets, Figure 1. ![]() Meeting Proceedings RTO-MP-MSG-056, Paper 6. In Improving M&S Interoperability, Reuse and Efficiency in Support of Current and Future Forces (pp ). (2007) Simulating Multistatic ASW Operations with. One concept to increase anti-submarine warfare effectiveness is to use multistatic sonar systems. The advent of small quiet submarines operating in these shallow waters makes these tasks difficult using current sonar systems. These expeditionary operations are supported by the tasks of clearing the area of threat submarines and keeping the area safe for the duration of the operations. INTRODUCTION NATO maritime concepts of operation include expeditionary operations in the littoral, typically shallow, waters. MSTPA is initially aimed at supporting the design of concept demonstration experiments, that is, to assist in making the best use of the multistatically enabled assets during the experiments to highlight the benefits of networking sonar information. ![]() This paper reports the efforts made to verify the simulation by comparing simulated multistatic scenario with at-sea experiments. The result of these efforts allows compatibility with a vast array of existing data such as maps, meteorological, bathymetry and oceanographic information providing a rich context for objective analysis of the simulated operations. The paper also reports the development of MSTPA using standard data formats and open source packages to facilitate interoperability with other systems and to facilitate the development, deployment and reuse of the modules. In particular, the experience in developing MSTPA s user interface with existing tools and data sets, to provide a rich visual environment for tactics development. This paper describes the efforts made to address reusability and interoperability of the core modules. The core modules of MSTPA simulate detections variability and uncertainty and realistic false contacts. This paper outlines the approach, the models and the Monte-Carlo framework developed for MSTPA to represent multistatic detections, tracking and fusion of contacts, the communication network and classification of tracks. A key question is: what is the best use of these assets to successfully counter a submarine threat in a range of NATO scenarios? A multistatic tactical planning aid (MSTPA) is in development at NURC to address this by simulating multistatic ASW operations to derive successful tactics against a credible submarine threat. The manoeuvres of this networked system of platforms are complex and must be coordinated to achieve the mission objectives, for example protecting the afloat NATO Response Force during an amphibious operation. 1 the Multistatic Tactical Planning Aid (MSTPA) Armand Wathelet, Christopher Strode, Arjan Vermeij NURC A NATO Research Centre Viale San Bartolomeo La Spezia ITALY SIMULATING MULTISTATIC ASW OPERATIONS WITH THE MULTISTATIC TACTICAL PLANNING AID (MSTPA) The concept in countering a submarine threat using a multistatic system is cooperation of the platforms and the sharing of sonar information amongst the ASW assets to improve detection, tracking and classification of the threat submarine. ![]()
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