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Developed by Middlesex based Ultra Electronics, SSTD will not only warn a ships Commanding Officer of any incoming threat, but will also advise the best course of action, from manoeuvring the ship away from danger to deploying acoustic decoys - also part of the SSTD system - which will lure a torpedo away from its original target.
The £65million SSTD project will see up to 65 Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels prepared to receive SSTD. Sixteen sets of the equipment are being procured which can be easily transferred between ships and will be fitted to appropriate vessels when they deploy on operations or exercise.
Originally posted by Kidfinger
Jeez, that sounds like an awful lot of faith to put into software.
I could understand the warning, but a suggested course of action? If it can do that, then why put your guys in danger at all? Just automate the ship with the new system.
Originally posted by xpert11
Isnt there danger in having a computer come up with the best course of action?
Computers cant think unlike humans. Computers cant replace the human element in warfare.
Originally posted by xpert11
devilwasp computers might be logical but they are unable to think in other words they only know what humans have programed into them.
What happens if a situation arises where the computer hasnt had the input to deal with the situation?
Originally posted by longbow
I'm not impressed. It looks like a normal anti torpedo defense system. Maybe the sensors are more sensitive and the electronics is modernized, but what's new? Nothing.
They should make some kind of antitorpedo projectiles (I think it is developed) able to destroy incoming torpedoes. The decoys are not 100% effective, but a conbination of decoys and such small fast torpedoes could really make the ships safe against submarine attacks.
Originally posted by rogue1
Whilst it sounds good, advanced torpedos like the MK 48 would easily be able to distinguish between acoustic decoys etc. The newest generation of the MK 48 are referred to as brilliant not just a smart weapon.