Navy Space and Electronic Warfare (SEW) Support

The Navy Space & Electronic Warfare Support program is focused on enhancing the Navy's capabilities in managing and utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum. A key component, the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) Management Program, aims to develop tools and processes to identify and mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources for Navy systems. This initiative supports research and development of EMC criteria to ensure compatibility with new RF systems and streamline frequency management processes for naval operations. It also provides automated spectrum management compatibility criteria to support fleet deployments and exercises, ensuring effective communication and radar/weapon planning.

The Shipboard Electromagnetic Compatibility Improvement Program (SEMCIP) is another critical aspect of this initiative. It focuses on identifying and engineering solutions to mitigate EMI issues on naval vessels. This program evaluates the operational impact of EMI on mission performance and develops new test methods for high-frequency intermodulation applicable to digital receivers. By implementing advanced testing capabilities like the Unmanned Bit Error Rate Test (UBERT), SEMCIP aims to enhance shipboard EMC certification processes, ultimately improving communication system reliability during operational deployments.

The Real-Time Spectrum Operations (RTSO) program is dedicated to advancing software solutions that automate the analysis of electromagnetic environmental effects between shipboard transmitters and receivers. RTSO supports spectrum planning, sensing, monitoring, and management within the electromagnetic spectrum. The program's objectives include developing numerical models, algorithms, databases, and software that aid in warfighter spectrum planning and EM environment characterization. By integrating these capabilities into joint and Department of Defense enterprise architectures, RTSO enhances the Navy's ability to manage electromagnetic spectrum operations effectively.

Lastly, the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Survivability Program focuses on assessing EMP survivability for mission-critical systems across Navy platforms. This program develops improved modeling capabilities to reduce validation costs while ensuring system resilience against EMP threats. By refining evaluation techniques and integrating advanced measurement devices into EMP testing methodologies, this initiative seeks to enhance the survivability of naval assets against high-altitude electromagnetic pulse events. Through these efforts, the Navy aims to maintain operational effectiveness in contested electromagnetic environments while safeguarding critical systems from potential EMP vulnerabilities.