Rapid Reaction Tunnel Detection (R2TD)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for R2TD in FY 2010. The outcome of R2TD is to demonstrate a set of detection and mapping technologies, and establish procedures to provide Joint Force Commanders with a capability to detect characterize and interdict tunnels on the battlefield and beneath the US borders. R2TD is a multi-year project under the sponsorship of the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and Joint Task Force North support from the United States Army Corps of Engineers. R2TD will complete development and demonstration by end of CY 2011, and transition to NORTHCOM and Joint Program Manager Guardian by 2Q FY12. The lead service is Army. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the JCTD Military Utility Assessment are (1) accurately locate subsurface voids up to 100 feet, (2) detect tunnel construction in real-time and report summaries every 4 hours, (3) detect movement of contraband through tunnel in near-real time and report summaries every 4 hours, (4) precisely locate tunnel axis, ingress and egress points, (5) characterize physical dimensions of tunnels including depth, cross-section, and azimuth, and (6) characterize internal features of tunnels including floor, shoring, lighting, ventilation, and water presence/flow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 05d4ab92d3bd5d32bfa2fc10eca8c6fa