New multi-purpose frigates class 30FFM Japanese fleet, whose construction is scheduled to begin soon, will be the "workhorse" more combat-ready Naval forces of the country.
Graphical representation of the BIP class frigates 30FFM
What can the new BIP
These ships will receive a number of worthy performance, including unobtrusive design, rapidity, a new type of active radar AESA, on board the boat and unmanned vehicles, vertical launch system Mark 41. At the same time the most prominent acquisition of frigates may be combat information center (BIP), received designation AICIC.
While the bridge is engaged in navigation, BIP is the "brain" of a warship, focusing on the fight with the enemy. It thanks to the work of automation and personnel merge the readings, link, weapons and a general description of the situation management, eventually leading to the adoption of tactical decisions.
BIP on new Japanese frigate will be deep under deck, that it will provide maximum survivability. Its inner walls, forming a circle, are continuous bulk field displays, which will characterize the tactical situation at any given time. camera, placed around the ship contour, It gives the ability to output to monitors BIP information about the external environment.
Graphical representation of the BIP type destroyers Zumwalt
Apparently, "Picture" will be supplied together with augmented reality, which would indicate a threat to operators and the necessary solutions to address them. This technology recently introduced everywhere, from ground vehicles and aircraft finishing.
As the bridge of a starship
AICIC circuit includes, submitted 14 multifunctional consoles, central control station, another four consoles for officers and two large desktop displays, used for mission planning and navigation.
This new video wall 360 ° from MHI [Mitsubishi Heavy Industries] It provides maximum flexibility for the future crew of the frigate, making ship operation more safe and offers interesting options in terms of redundancy and duplication (if the bridge or engine control room damaged, ships will still be able to work in teams BIP).
– says the publication Naval News.
The media indicate, The new post is more like the bridge of a starship, than traditional BIP. indicated, that high-tech command centers are gradually being introduced to the troops.
The basic version of the BIP modern US Navy ships
