HAASW integrates modified sonobuoy sensors to enhance the P-8A capability to conduct its mission at higher than traditional fixed-wing airborne ASW altitudes. These higher altitudes will enable greater communications range with large area buoy fields and greater coverage from other onboard non-acoustic sensors. The HAASW capability for P-8A will be integrated as part of the Increment 2 upgrade to the baseline (Increment 1) aircraft and will include the following technologies:
"¢ Receive, process, and store in-buoy GPS data received from AN/SSQ-53, AN/SSQ-62, and AN/SSQ -101B sonobuoys
"¢ Integrate the GPS Drop Vector Algorithm (GDVA) to enhance buoy splash point prediction and accuracy in real time
"¢ Receive, command, and process the AN/SSQ-101B buoy with the digital uplink/downlink format for Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) mitigation and increased bandwidth, while retaining legacy uplink/downlink capability
Airborne ASW Intelligence (AAI)
AAI exists to support fleet ASW intelligence collection efforts and to conduct quick turnaround of threat unit analysis for tactical exploitation. AAI enables rapid development and insertion of advanced technology capabilities into airborne ASW platforms. This is accomplished through a standards-based architecture with the objective of using intelligence products to support research and development of advanced ASW weapons systems, refining tactical decision aids, updating models and simulation databases, and data collection for national science and technology assessments.
