An Assessment of Undersea Weapons Science and Technology (2000)
Chapter: Appendix D Acronyms and Abbreviations
D
Acronyms and Abbreviations
ADCAP
advanced capability (MK 48) torpedo
ADM
advanced development model
ARCI
advanced rapid COTS insertion (process; also program)
ARL/PSU
Applied Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University
ASROC
antisubmarine rocket
ASW
antisubmarine warfare
ATD
advanced technology demonstration
ATT
antitorpedo torpedo
AUR
all up round
BB
broadband
CBASS
Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System
CIWS
close-in weapon system
CM
countermeasures
CNO
Chief of Naval Operations
CONOPS
concept of operations
COTS
commercial off the shelf
DARPA
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DOD
Department of Defense
EM
electromagnetic
FNC
Future Naval Capability
G&C
guidance and control
HWT
heavyweight torpedo
IMU
inertial measurement unit
INS
inertial navigation system
IOC
initial operating capability
IRAD
independent research and development
LELFAS
low-endurance low-frequency active surveillance
LHT
lightweight torpedo
LPI
low probability of intercept
LRIP
low rate initial production
LWT
lightweight hybrid torpedo
MEM
microelectromechanical
MODS
modifications
MSII
milestone two
NETSAT
networked sensors and torpedoes
NRC
National Research Council
NSWC/CD
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
NSWC/IH
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head
NUWC
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
OEG
Operations Evaluation Group
O&MN
operations and maintenance, Navy
ONR
Office of Naval Research
OSD
Office of the Secretary of Defense
OTIIB
part “B” of the operational evaluation (conducted prior to the Milestone III decision)
PEO-USW
Program Executive Office, Undersea Weapons
PMS
Program Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command
R&D
research and development
RDT&E
research, development, testing, and evaluation
RMS
Remote Minehunting System
S&T
science and technology
SCEPS
Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System
SNR
signal-to-noise ratio
SSN
nuclear-powered submarine
STEP
Stealth Torpedo Enhancement Program
TLWR
Top Level Warfare Requirements
TSE
tactical support element
