Maritime Data Analysis Group Dstl Naval Systems

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Maritime Data Analysis GroupDstl Naval Systems

• Dr Jim Parberry
• 21st August 2007

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Welcome
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Programme

• 0930 Muster in Dstl Boardroom
• 1000 Welcome and Introduction Dr Jim Parberry
• 1010 The A Course MACR Stephen Street
• 1015 Aural Teach in Mr Richard Horsburgh
• 1030 Questions
• 1045 Equipment Display and Interviews The
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• Sqn Ldr Phil Buckley
• Lt Cdr Robin Burns
• 1130 Back to Dstl Boardroom for lunch.

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What characterises Dstl?

• Integral part of MOD
• Clear emphasis on science and technology
• authoritative technical advice
• expert in its specialist science and analysis
  areas
• Essential to MOD when the advice really matters
• High added value
• World wide connectivity on science and technology

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• Dstls Mission
• Creating the winning edge for UK Forces and
  Government through the best use of science and
  technology
• Dstls Vision
• To be the indispensable source of science and
  technology at the heart of defence

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Dstl NSD Maritime Data Analysis Group

• The expertise of the Group embraces the
  collection, analysis and interpretation of ASW
  data, particularly sonar recordings and
  associated data.

• This expertise is used to
• Produce reference and training material for sonar
  operators
• Teach the A Course
• Review the ASW acoustic performance of front line
  platforms
• Extract radiated noise performance
  characteristics of platforms
• Advise on technical aspects of Recording, Replay
  and Analysis Systems

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Key Points

• Dstl provides the home for UKs Acoustic Analysis
  Replay Capability
• Generic Acoustic Processing System (GAPS)
• COTS System
• Standalone Processors
• Knowledge Store
• The Dstl capability combines front line
  experience in the form of serving RN and RAF
  personnel with Dstl scientists, engineers and
  analysts in a mix which is the most intimate in
  Dstl.
• Dstl provides training material to support sonar
  operators in the Royal Navy and RAF
• Bimonthly Continuation Training
• Reference Publications
• Operationally focussed briefs
• The A Course

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Questions?
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MDA Group Capability
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