The Applied Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University (ARL/PSU) to host Technical Exchange Day for the Remote Minehunting System (RMS)

The Applied Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University (ARL/PSU) will host Technical Exchange Day for the Remote Minehunting System (RMS) on 21 February 2013 from 1000 to 1400. The event will take place at the Applied Science Building Auditorium on the campus of Penn State University, University Park, PA. RMS is a mine reconnaissance system designed for the detection, classification, identification, and localization of bottom and moored mines in shallow and deep water. The RMS is a fully integrated system consisting of a semi-submersible Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) carrying a towed variable depth sensor, the AN/AQS-20A. The RMMV is a high-endurance, semi-autonomous, low-observable, unmanned, diesel-powered vehicle, operated and maintained from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The AN/AQS-20A incorporates five separate sonar/sensors (side-look sonar, forward-look sonar, volume search sonar, gap fill sonar, and electro-optical identification sensor) in a compact, lightweight, and hydro-dynamically stable towed body. The AN/AQS-20A localizes mine-like objects and provides the operator with a visual image and a contact data list. All mission data is recorded by the LCS for post-mission analysis. Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Over-the-Horizon (OTH) communication provides vehicle Command and Control (C2) and mine reconnaissance sensor data transmission. The RMS will provide the Navy the capability to keep ships and sailors out of the minefield. Current intentions call for the RMS to be deployed from the LCS as part of the ships’ Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Package (MP). The objective of the Technical Exchange Day is to provide a presentation to the industry engineering community to better understand RMS, challenges and future plans. Briefings will be provided at the unclassified level (U.S. citizens only) but potential participants should be cleared to the Secret Level. The Point of Contact for participation at ARL/PSU for Technical Exchange Day is Laurie Richards at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. Visitors to ARL/PSU for Technical Exchange Day shall submit clearance information no later than COB 19 February 2013 as follows: Applied Research Laboratory The Pennsylvania State University North Atherton Street, PO BOX 30 State College, Pennsylvania 16804-0030 Attn: Security Officer VIA JPASS - SMO CODE 6D012 VIA FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 Interested industry partners are encouraged to have up to a maximum of 3 individuals participate in Technology Exchange Day. If a company submits more than three attendance requests, only the first three persons will be registered and admitted.