Unmanned and Autonomous Systems
RDA is at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art systems that incorporate cutting-edge sensor technologies, communications, advanced data processing, and artificial intelligence on unmanned systems, making them ideal for a variety of undersea warfare applications.
Advanced Software Systems
RDA stands as a trusted partner for NAVAIR, NAVSEA, ONR, and DARPA in advancing sonobuoy technology through our software systems and systems development. We have developed a multitude of processing algorithms, custom OMI’s, and RF collection and antenna performance baselines, providing government customers, end-users, and OEMs with unmatched levels of detail and performance improvement analytics. RDA remains at the leading edge of ASW, creating and defining up-and-coming Maritime Domain Awareness tactics and capabilities.
Systems Engineering and Innovation
RDA’s commitment to innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of naval requirements and systems engineering pedigree, positions us as a key contributor to the evolution of underwater surveillance capabilities. What sets us apart is the exceptional concentration of critical acoustical engineering skills and experience within RDA’s technical team—a distinctive expertise that stands unrivaled in the industry.
We additionally perform airborne systems integration, incorporating our technologies into a variety of air platforms seamlessly with existing aircraft systems. Our unique capabilities have been honed through providing pivotal technical leadership in some of the Navy’s most advanced sonar programs. This wealth of experience enables us to offer unparalleled insights and solutions, solidifying RDA’s role as a go-to partner for pushing the boundaries of systems engineering in the realm of underwater surveillance.
Operational Testing and Validation
RDA engineers perform integration and testing of our systems on a variety of aircraft platforms, such as the P-8A, P-3C, MV-22, C-130, ground stations, ships, and other R&D and APB efforts for the naval fleet. We have supported hundreds of flight tests and enhancements during developmental and operational test cycles, supporting air worthiness certifications of our products, providing validation and verification of performance and specifications for multiple generations of sonobuoys, sonobuoy receivers, and acoustic processing systems. Our capabilities in this critical domain ensure the reliability, functionality, and performance of these platforms in real-world operational scenarios.
