Ocean Acoustic Developments (OAD) creates specialised sonar performance prediction software designed to support the tactical use of the underwater environment.
Its main products, WADER and HARCAM, provide tools for both operational personnel and shore-based research teams. These applications support a range of activities including training, mission planning, real-time operations, and post-mission analysis in anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Because the ocean is a highly complex and constantly changing environment, sonar performance can vary significantly. OAD’s software integrates user-defined inputs with built-in technical, meteorological, and oceanographic data to deliver a comprehensive decision-support capability for naval operations.
By simplifying complex propagation loss calculations, the software helps users estimate underwater detection probabilities more efficiently, supporting better tactical decisions at sea. It also enables users to quickly determine optimal sensor placement for both detection and counter-detection scenarios.
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