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
FUTURESURFACE
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FUTURESURFACE
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