SEA TRIALS AND DATA ANALYSIS OF THE ASTUTE CLASS SUBMARINE

摘要

Advancements in the computing capability and integration of submarine systems have resulted in further advantages when measuring, recording and processing data during sea trials. Ship's fit items on the Astute Class submarines such as the Platform Management System (PMS) and Ship mertial Navigation System (SINS) are principally designed to provide information to the Ship's Staff during operation. These systems have also been utilised as the primary method of recording sea trials data during Contractors Sea Trials (CSTs). Bespoke tools such as the BAE Systems Digital Inclinometers for inclining trials, provide new methods of recording data to improve the quality of trials results. They also increase the situational awareness for the Conducting Officer during the trial. The methods of data retrieval are compared between the Astute class and previous submarine classes. Details of the advantages that these systems offer are discussed, as well as the challenges that remain.