Fernando C Gonzalez MScMESE(EW)Land Warfare Conference 2006 JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM - Air Defence From Training Aid to.

Fernando C Gonzalez MScMESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT

PRISM - Air Defence

From Training Aid

to Expeditionary

Force Protection



MISSION

To enhance ADF combat power through integrated electronic warfare operational support

In the tactical environment, products and support from JEWOSU enable timely and accurate electronic information

- threat warning

- situational awareness

- EW self protection

- intelligence collection

Crew andplatform survival

Mission success



Customers

JEWOSU provides EW Support (including mission support) and EW Advice to 4 key sets of customers

Defence MaterielOrganisation

Navy, Army and Air Force

Combat Units

DefenceIntelligence Group

Allied Organisations



JEWOSU Products and Services

- non-communications Electronic Support (ES) and Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP) operational support to the RAN, Army aviation and RAAF;

- operational support to trials;

- intermediate ELINT analysis & reporting;

- technical advice on EW systems to DMO & the capability development process;

- technical support to EW simulators and stimulators; and

- EW training with a focus on EWSP.



ADF Platforms Supported

Air Force Army Navy Future

F/A-18 CH-47D SSKs (Collins) Global HawkF-111 Black Hawk FFGs (GM Frigate) JSFAP-3C ARH FFHs (ADL Frigate) MoTES (Emitter)C-130H/J MHCs (Minehunter) AARAEW&C ACPB MMAADGE Sea Sprite NH-90

Sea Hawk AWDC-17

ADGE

Passive Radar Identification SysteM – Air Defence

ADGE

Tactically Mobile Fleet



AAR-54

AES-210

ALE-47

ALQ-126B

ALQ-213

ALR-2001

ALR-2002

ALR-62

ALR-67

APR-39

Supported EW Systems – RWRs, ES, ECM, CMDS, MAWS, DIRCM

ARH, ECHIDNA

CENTAUR

CONDOR

EL/L-8222

PRISM-AD

PRISM III

SLQ-32

SPS-1000

AMES

PEWSS

ALR-2001



Regulatory, Quality and TrainingOIC (SDE)

Chief Instructor (DSDE)Standards and Compliance Mgr

Tech Training DevelopmentRe-Programming Support

Systems SupportOIC

Database Support SectionOperational Systems Maintenance Section

EW SystemsOICFighter (F/A-18) SectionStrike (F-111) SectionTransport (C-130) SectionMaritime Patrol (AP-3C) SectionAEW&C SectionArmy Helicopter SectionAir Defence (PRISM) SectionSurface SectionSubsurface SectionRotary Section

Analysis & Mission SupportOIC

SI SectionSignals Analysis Facility

EOB SectionSecurity

CountermeasuresOICWide Body SectionFast Jet SectionHelicopter SectionTrials

BRANCHESBRANCHESAir Defence (PRISM) Section

Chief Instructor (DSDE)

CountermeasuresRegulatory, Quality and Training

Systems Support

Analysis & Mission SupportEW Systems



Regulatory, Quality and TrainingRegulatory, Quality and TrainingOIC (SDE)

Chief Instructor (DSDE)Standards and Compliance Mgr

Tech Training DevelopmentRe-Programming Support

Air Defence (PRISM) SectionAir Defence (PRISM) SectionAir Defence OperatorAir Defence EngineerAir Defence Analyst

- Development & delivery of EW Courses- JEWOSU presentations, briefs & visits- Design Approval (Assumed Design

Acceptance) of JEWOSU engineering product

Air Defence Engineer

- Liaison with Air Defence community- Analysis, production, testing, delivery and

support of PRISM threat libraries



PRISM-AD x2

SRG41WG

3CRU 114MCRU SACTU

EW TrainingOperational Support

Threat Library updates





DEC05: Stakeholder Liaison• discuss training requirements• discuss support enhancements• listen to the customer

• 3CRU & SACTU, WLM• 114MCRU, DAR• PBSPO, DAR



JAN06: Stakeholder Liaison• 16AD - partnering

PSTAR >> ER

Detection Range?km >> ?km

Active

RBS-70

WEZ ?km

PRISM

Detection Range?km

+ identification

Passive



DSTOIntelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) is part of DSTO. Its work includes providing engineering, scientific, and technological advice in the fields of air surveillance, multi-sensor fusion, threat assessment and surveillance capabilities.



DSTO - Remote PRISM connections



DSTO - ROC connections



DEC05: Stakeholder Liaison• Urban Legend:

Mobile PRISM on Janes Online



FEB06: Improvements• Library updates via boot floppy• PLM-4 Field Test Simulator

PADIL: Panasonic Toughbook PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator



FEB06: Improvements• Ex-Navy PRISM sets secured

FCPB disposal providing up to 17 PRISM T133s



1st full deployed support• Evans Head• Coffs Harbour

• Cap.Sys.Man.Comm.MTGBrief to CDRSRG, OC41WG, OCGTESPO, DSTO, AOSG

Sales Pitch:Deployed support, software improvements, trainingEx-Navy PRISM acquisitionsPLM-4 RSSVehicle-based PRISM

“A lack of operational self-esteem”

APR06: EX Aces South



Active Service for PRISM

With a network of deployed, reprogrammed, vehicle-based PRISM Surveillance posts, SRG can operate in remote

environments beyond the continental WASP, independently or in support of Australian or Coalition elements such as Anti-Air

batteries and provide early warning in the protection of installations against air attack.



The Promise

OC41WG’s question:“Can you create a vehicle prototype in time for Exercise Pitch Black?”

When the hell is Pitch Black? Yes,

Sir!



<3 Months!

E-mails, telephone calls, meetings• 41WG• GTESPO• LVSPO• TEWSPO• PBSPO

• DSTO• Land Systems Division• 16AD• 1AFDS• Clark Masts

• Platform• Power system• Crew• Training

• Performance• Cost• Management

- Design

- Information



Fitted For Radio (FFR) configured LandRover 110Padded longitudinal bench seatPadded longitudinal bench seat24VDC / 240VAC InverterCustom built work table

Speakeasy secure modemPADIL laptop PRISM console, sensor mast, cable

Defence Mobile Communications Network (DMCN) terminal

Sharing the vision…



Initial Concept



Landrover 110 Fitted For Radio (FFR) - 1AFDSPRISM Set - original configuration (240VAC) Mast - 12.3m 24VDC raised - $20K GTESPO - 8m in Raven mountsPADIL Laptop (240VAC) - including GPS & OziExplorer - DSTO600W 24VDC-240VAC modified sine wave inverter - SDSSMan-portable DMCN satellite ‘phone (24VDC), antenna on bonnet.ASKY-1 SpeakEasy encrypting modem (240VAC) - JEWOSUEx-Rapier rear bar stabiliser mounts, customised retracting desk, various quick release brackets, oversize adapters and padded seat - $3K DSTO24VDC power connectors for inverter and mast pump motor - SDSSFour outlet powerboard - JEWOSUTwo combined camouflage nets - SDSS

Total: $3K

For the logisticians…



For the engineers ...



The receiving end ...



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Triangulation = Geolocation



MSCTMulti-Source

Correlator/Tracker

J14

JORN

ATC



Travelling configuration (RAAF Edinburgh)



Route

Alice Springs

Coober Pedy

Adelaide

Tennant Creek

Katherine



ACE (Autonomous Combat ESM)BIGBIRD (Battle Integrated Ground Based Intercept Reporter – Deployable)CAMERA (Covert Autonomous Mobile ESM Reporting Asset)CANARI (Covert Autonomous Networked Air Reconnaissance Interceptor)CANETOAD (Combat Agile Networked ESM for Tactical Operations – Air Defence)CATNIP (Combat Agile Tactically Networked Intercept Platform)DINGO (Deployable Integrated Network for Ground Operations)FASTER (Fully Autonomous Surveillance, Tactically Enhanced Response)FATBITCH (Fully Autonomous Tactically Built Intercept Tracker, Computer enHanced)GECCO (Ground ESM – Covert Combat Operations)HAMMER (Highly Agile Mobile Monitoring of Electromagnetic Radiation)HOTDOG (High Operational Tempo Deployable Observer – Ground)HUMMER (High Utility Mobile Monitoring for Electronic Reporting)IMASTR (Integrated Mobile Air Surveillance, Tactical Response)MASSIVE (Mobile Air Surveillance System, Integrated Vehicle Enhancement)MICRO (Mobile Integrated Covert Radar Observer)SAPPER (Surveillance Air Picture Platform, Expeditionary Role)SCRAP (Self Contained Radar Acquisition Platform)

The Acronym!



SCRAPER (Self Contained Radar Acquisition Platform, Expeditionary Role)SLAPPER (Satellite-Linked Air Picture Platform, Expeditionary Role)SNOT (Surveillance Network for Operations, Tactical)TAIPAN (Tactical Air Intercept Platform – Advanced Network)TAPPER (Tactical Air Picture Platform, Enhanced Response)TERRIER (Tactically Enhanced Remote Radar Intercept – Expeditionary Role)TOMBOI (Tactically Oriented Mobile Base for Observation and Intercept)TOPGEAR (Tactical Operations Platform, Ground-based Electronic Air Reconnaissance)TIMAD (Tactical Integrated Mobile Air Defence)TIGER (Tactical Integrated Ground ESM Reporting)TRAUMA (Tactical Reporting Unit, Mobile Application)TRIAD (Tactical Radar Identification – Air Defence)TRICERATOPs (Tactical Radar Intercept Capability Enhanced All Terrain Observation Platforms)TRIMASV (Tactically Responsive Integrated Mobile Air Surveillance Vehicle)TRIPOD (Tactical Radar Identification Post for Operational Deployment)VAMP (Versatile Airspace Monitoring Platform)VIAGRA (Versatile Integrated Air-defence Ground-based Reconnaissance Asset)VIPER (Vehicle-Integrated Passive Electronic Reporting)

The Acronym!



Surveillance Network Integrated FFR(SNIFFR)



Predeployment configuration (RAAF Tindal)



Route



Deployment structure



Deployment infrastructure



Bonus GPS navigation!

• Lat / Long• True / Mag BRG• Speed• ALT• ETA• Distance to go• Waypoints



Bonus satellite carphone!



Maxima• Safety• Mobility• Reliability• Concealment• Adaptability

Minima• Time• Crew• Footprint• Vehicle impact• Logistic support

Trial Objectives

Requirement definition: “Rapid, covert deployment”



1 month!

- time to make mistakes & learn…

What is the quickest way for a crew of two to safely transition from mobile to deployed configuration?



Deployment Sequence



Deployment Sequence



Deployment Sequence



Deployment Sequence



Deployment Sequence



Height / Stability Trial



Concealment Trial – F111 Photo Run

Wherefore art thou,

oh SNIFFR?



Deployed Networking



Deployed Operations



Now• Rapid mobility (2)• GPS navigation• Mobile (Sat) telephony• Accurate position data• New training• Adequate manning

Future• 6 platforms w/ current pers.• team triangulation• J14 WASP integration • ex-Navy acquisitions ( 17)• Logistic support(PB / TEW / GTESPO)

Concept Development

A fleet of tactically mobile passive sensors



Concept Development

New technologies

Bi-static radar:Floodlight transmitters / sensor fleet receivers



STEALTH



Concept Development

New technologies

Versatility options:Silent data-only communicationPlatform diversity – Bushmaster? ASLAV-S?PRISM IIILink16







Concept Development

New technologies

Versatility options:UHF communicationsRadio-linked sensor networkUAV collaborationConvoy support – detection on the move!Special Forces employment



Concept Development

Fleet Management

Optimum utility:Teams of two or three SNIFFRs with a support vehicle?‘Ammunition/support trailer’ for extended deployments?

Qualifications and training:Licensed LR110 drivers (LR2), site selection tools



Concept Development

Different Strokes for Different Folks – Air Force

MSCTMulti-Source

Correlator/Tracker



Concept Development

Different Strokes for Different Folks – Army



Proliferation

Air ForceArmy

EW TrainingOperational SupportThreat Library updates



Trial Successes

Morale: SNIFFR crew, deployment style

Response: ROC crew, reliability and accuracy

Concealment: extremely effective

Agility: extremely mobile, tactical value

Exposure: seen and appreciated by RAAF and Army

Research: DSTO to contribute new technologies



JEWOSU Air Defence ContactAir Defence Section is staffed by:

FLTLT Fernando GonzalezMScMESE(EW) BEng(CompSys)Hons MIEAust

EW Instructor, Air Defence Engineer, DSDE

(08) 839 [email protected]

The AD Section website is at:http://ednww002.cer.defence.gov.au/jewosu

then EWSB then Air Defence

…and tailored EW training!

Fernando C Gonzalez MScMESE(EW)Land Warfare Conference 2006 JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM - Air Defence From Training Aid to.

Documents

ew support

raaf operational support

support enhancements

section transport c

dar slide

section strike f

prismad prism

ew advice