Multi-sensor integration, parallel processing and the coordination of hard and soft kill countermeasure capabilities are key components of the SSDS.
[1] The SSDS system coordinates many sensors, self-defense weapons and countermeasures installed aboard United States Navy ships.
A major advantage SSDS holds over other defense systems is the integration of many disparate sensors and the ability to automate the fire control loop to shorten overall detect-to-engage timeline.
The major benefits of this combination are an improved anti-cruise missile capability and faster reaction times in the littoral battle space and using track data from the other fleet and land sensors with the Cooperative Engagement Capability.
It also includes embedded software that enables the system to be used as the auto detection to engage the decision aid.