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Combat Systems On-Board Royal Australian Navy Air Warfare Destroyer Hobart Come Alive.
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Hobart,
the first of three air warfare destroyers, seen here moored at ASC shipyard
at Osborne. Picture: AWD |
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Support
teams have been in the shipyard supporting the activation of systems including
elements of the distributed navigation system and the Vertical Launch
System (VLS). The Multi Element Integration & Test (MEIT) team successfully completed the first phase of activation activities last week. This significant achievement involved the installation of the Aegis Software Operating Environment and the activation of the computer network structure. Activation has also started on the MK99 Fire Control System and the SPY1D-(V) phased array radar. These achievements build upon a number of critical milestones already accomplished by the Combat System, Test & Activation and Production teams. Amongst these achievements, teams have installed the equipment and completed compartment inspections supporting the transfer of 28 major combat system compartments from Production to Test and Activation. In addition, the teams have prepared and powered up all mission critical enclosures and CIC consoles whilst also completing the integration of the Navigation, Infra-Red Search & Track sensor, Electro Optical Sensor and Typhoon with the Australian Tactical Interface (ATI). A number of other critical capabilities have completed initial activation activities, including all of the communication network racks. These activation activities demonstrate further progress towards the commencement of sea trials for Hobart, and all of the teams involved should be congratulated for their preparation, teamwork and dedication to the tasks at hand. |
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