Issues Concerning the Navy's Expendable Reliable Acoustic Path Sonobuoy and Advanced Signal Processor
C-MASAD-82-14
Published: Feb 26, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 26, 1982.
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Highlights
Sonobuoys are acoustic sensors which, when dropped into the water from aircraft, are designed to detect the presence of submarines. Signal processors on board aircraft and ships analyze sonobuoy data to enhance submarine detection, classification, and location. GAO presented its views on the major unresolved issues in developing and procuring the expendable reliable acoustic path sonobuoy (ERAPS) and the advanced signal processor.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to provide convincing evidence and a sound justification that the technology is at hand and expendable reliable acoustic path sonobuoys are needed. Otherwise, the program, as presently structured, should be terminated. However, research to advance the technology should continue if the Department of Defense (DOD) deems that it is essential to future antisubmarine warfare capability. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to provide convincing evidence and a sound justification that the technology is at hand and expendable reliable acoustic path sonobuoys are needed. Otherwise, the program, as presently structured, should be terminated. However, research to advance the technology should continue if the Department of Defense (DOD) deems that it is essential to future antisubmarine warfare capability. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to reevaluate and justify the quantity to be acquired and proposed uses for the advanced signal processors currently in the procurement plan. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to reevaluate and justify the quantity to be acquired and proposed uses for the advanced signal processors currently in the procurement plan. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to fully define the total cost to produce, operate, and support the advanced signal processor, including hardware and software acquisition and integration, software maintenance, integrated logistics support, and spares. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to fully define the total cost to produce, operate, and support the advanced signal processor, including hardware and software acquisition and integration, software maintenance, integrated logistics support, and spares. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to provide conclusive evidence to demonstrate that the advanced signal processor is cost effective in comparison to alternatives. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to provide conclusive evidence to demonstrate that the advanced signal processor is cost effective in comparison to alternatives. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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