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Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Full Service Operations has many ongoing maritime projects. A top-level view of some of our most important pursuits is set out below. These are selected to give the reader a true perspective of our capabilities. We welcome any inquiries and will further discuss these with interested parties consistent with our security regulations.
CG 47/DD 963 Class Modernization
Full Service Operations develops integrated design, logistical and planning packages for individual ship classes and provides management support to modernize each class. All of our design products are fully integrated into the ship's system through a 'Total Ships Engineering Approach".
Cruiser Conversion
Full Service Operations leads the integrated design to extend the capabilities of CG 47 Class ships to meet 21st century mission requirements.
USS Cole (DDG 67) Battle Damage Repair
Full Service Operations developed the initial restoration plans that supported the USS Cole's terrorist attack restoration and modernization effort. This included detailed production planning for the industrial effort and the entire logistics package for the restoration and associated ship modifications. The USS Cole was successfully restored and returned to service in battle ready condition on April 19, 2002.
LPD 17 Class Design Analysis
Full Service Operations is accomplishing flexibiity and fluid dynamics analysis for LPD 17 machinery piping systems under direct assignment from our associated company Avondale Industries. We accomplish this work using the Intergraph computer system that is live linked to the design information resident at Avondale's Center for Design Excellence.
LPD 17 Class Life Cycle Support Planning
Full Service Operations provides the Team Leader for the LPD 17 Class Life Cycle Support Integrated Product Team. We led development of the recently completed LPD 17 Class Life Cycle Engineering and Support Plan.
Composite Applications for Warships (Structural)
Full Service Operations R&D has contributed to marine composite design for many years. We designed, manufactured and installed the Advanced Enclosed Mast System (AEMS) on the USS Arthur W. Radford (DD968). Modern versions of this mast will be installed on the LPD 17 ship class. Other recent programs include the Low Observable Multi-Function Stack (LMS), DDG51 Class Composite Helicopter Hangar, Remote Minehunting System (RMS), and Integrated Topside Demonstration System (ITDS).
Advanced Planar Antennae
Full Service Operations R&D continues to be involved in programs that embed antennas into composite structure or cover antenna elements for RCS reduction. Recent programs include S-Band Antenna Program, Integrated VHF/UHF/L-Band Antenna (IVUL), Advanced Multifunction Radar Frequency Concept (AMRF-C) Program and LMS.
Radar Signature Assessments
The new Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Near Field Radar Reflectivity Range (NFR3) in Pascagoula, Mississippi provides the capability to measure the radar reflectivity of large structures accurately and with high resolution. Individual component contributions and their interactions with adjacent structure are a critical element of our warship radar cross section design effort.
Remote Source Lighting
Full Service Operations R&D pioneered remote source lighting in marine applications. This technology allows full spectrum effective lighting in hazardous atmosphere environments without the expensive, heavy weight explosion-proof fixtures previously needed.
Fiber Optic Cable
Full Service Operations Research and Development introduced practical fiber optic cable applications to the shipyards. The technology promised weight reduction and lowered interference susceptibility for communications applications. We brought fiber optics out of the laboratory onto ships and continue to find new applications to fully exploit its potential.
Material Support
Material Support for Complex Upgrades and Forward Deployed Ships
Full Service Operations supports ship availabilities at all US Navy work-sites, including those outside the USA with modernization, repair material and industrial supplies. Significant cost savings due to multiple buys and pre-fabrication has been recognized. Complex upgrades are supported in CONUS.
Advanced Ship Controls Installation
Full Service Operations accepted the task of waterfront management and coordination for CG47 Smart Ship. Since coming aboard, we have significantly cut costs and availability duration. The Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Full Service Operations has been a key member of the integrated ships controls procurement and installation team, headed by NAVSEA, since the first installation aboard the USS Ticonderoga CG 47 at the ships homeport in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Since that time, Full Service Operation has provided all the engineering, support material, management, leadership and control for the three ships that followed the Ticonderoga. This effort was provided at the respective home port cities of each vessel. The Full Service Operations is presently supporting NAVSEA and National Steel And Shipbuilding (NASSCO) in the fifth installation aboard the USS Antietam in San Diego, California. The Full Service Operation's Planning Yard Engineering is currently in the process of developing and issuing the design and installation drawing for the sixth and seventh ship.
For further information, please contact:
Charles Gallagher
Manager
Telephone: 228-935-2017
Fax: 228-935-5710
cjgallagher@northropgrumman.com
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