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AN/UYQ-70
NameAN/UYQ-70
TypeAdvanced Display System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Service1990s–present
Used byUnited States Navy

AN/UYQ-70. The AN/UYQ-70 is a family of advanced, modular computer display consoles developed for the United States Navy. It forms the core of the Shipboard Wide Area Network (SWAN) and serves as the primary human-machine interface for combat information centers aboard modern U.S. Navy vessels. The system represents a significant leap from earlier analog displays, providing integrated, real-time tactical data across surface warfare, anti-aircraft warfare, and anti-submarine warfare domains.

Overview

The system was designed to replace older, specialized consoles like the AN/UYA-4 and AN/UYQ-21 within the Navy Tactical Data System (NTDS) framework. Its primary function is to present fused sensor and weapon data from shipboard systems such as the Aegis Combat System and the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC). This integration allows for enhanced situational awareness and streamlined command decisions for personnel like the tactical action officer (TAO). The consoles are a critical component of the Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) on newer platforms like the Zumwalt-class destroyer.

Development and History

Development of the system began in the late 1980s under the Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS) program, aimed at modernizing shipboard command and control. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) led the effort, with Lockheed Martin (originally Martin Marietta) as the prime contractor. Initial operational capability was achieved in the mid-1990s aboard the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60). The design philosophy emphasized open architecture and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to reduce costs and facilitate upgrades, a shift from previous proprietary military hardware.

Technical Specifications

The console is built around a high-resolution, sunlight-readable color cathode ray tube (CRT) display, later upgraded to liquid-crystal display (LCD) technology. It is powered by Motorola 68040 and later PowerPC microprocessors, running the UNIX-based HP-UX operating system. The system utilizes the Common Display System (CDS) software and connects via a fiber-optic Ethernet local area network (LAN) compliant with MIL-STD-1397. Its modular design allows for the integration of specific processing modules, such as those for Link 16 data terminal functions.

Variants and Upgrades

Several key variants have been fielded. The AN/UYQ-70(V)1 is the standard console, while the AN/UYQ-70(V)2 incorporates additional signal processing capabilities. The AN/UYQ-70(V)4 is a large-screen, brief-capable version. Subsequent upgrade programs, including the AN/UYQ-70 Advanced Display System (ADS) and the Common Processing System (CPS), have introduced faster Intel processors, Linux software, and enhanced graphics processing unit (GPU) support. These evolutions are part of the broader Navy Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) initiative.

Deployment and Operational Use

The system has been widely deployed across the United States Fleet Forces Command. It is installed on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, Ticonderoga-class cruisers, Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. It has seen operational use in major conflicts and deployments, including the War in Afghanistan and patrols in the Persian Gulf. The console is integral to managing engagements during ballistic missile defense missions and coordinating air traffic control for carrier strike groups.

The AN/UYQ-70 is intrinsically linked to major U.S. Department of Defense C4ISR networks. It interfaces directly with the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and receives data from E-2 Hawkeye aircraft and SPY-1 radar. It is a foundational element for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS). The system's architecture paved the way for its successor, the AN/UYQ-100 Standalone Workstation (SW), and is being absorbed into the consolidated infrastructure of the CANES program aboard ships like the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier.

Category:United States Navy electronics Category:Military computers Category:Shipboard command and control systems