Standards Development

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Navy-wide program which addresses Metrology related RDT&E issues for navy weapon systems, shipboard platforms, Naval Air, and Fleet Ground Marines. It supports development of calibration standards (equipment, procedures and technical data) required to resolve METCAL related safety, obsolescence, new and emerging technology support and cost reduction issues. It funds Navy unique and lead service responsibilities in DoD and Joint Services Metrology Research Programs to develop calibration solutions. The line supports development of measurement requirements to verify performance of all test systems used to validate the operation of Navy Weapon Systems with calibration standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology to calibrate, sustain and ensure performance accuracy. This program also provides benefits and efficiencies in a joint collaborative environment within the Tri-Services. Projects are identified and defined so that they will meet the universal requirement. Development efforts are integrated in order to achieve the common capabilities required at minimum cost. This is also a regular and common business practice within the Navy Metrology Community where R&D efforts are communicated and integrated into the multiple testing and Monitoring Systems. This is done in support of Program Managers, Sponsors, and Principle Executive officers. As a result, common requirements are established, duplication of efforts are eliminated, and best value, high quality METCAL products are produced for the Navy. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: FY 2024 Base Plans: ($1.166) Continue development of (1) calibration hardware standard in electrical/electronic measurement technology to support combat/operational readiness for submarine periscopes magnetic locks and aircraft tail hook non-destructive testing. Continue development of (1) Coaxial Microcalorimeter Power calibration standards in support of Navy's ability to detect adversarial threats and to counteract adversarial electronic countermeasures. ($0.958) Continue development (2) calibration hardware standard in Chemical/Biological technology for measuring Residual Solvent Vapors in support of Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS). Continue development of (1) Chemical/Biological Biodetector (bio-aerosol detector) Calibration Standard in support of Navy shipboard and shore activities Joint Biological Technical Detection System (JBTDS) for real-time bioaerosols monitoring to defend against biological agent threats. ($0.806) Continue development of (1) Measurement Uncertainty Automation (Phase III) measurement in support of component equipment operational readiness. Continue development of (1) calibration standards in analytical and benchtop metrology focusing in support of metrology benchtop automated physical mechanical calibration methods support equipment operational readiness for both for shore, air and sea-based operations. ($0.418) Continue the development and transition of NIST Traceable PNA E-Cal Calibrations for NPSL of (1) Microwave/millimeter-wave calibration hardware standard in support of Vector Network Analyzers to test and repair Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) for F-18/P-3/EP-3-E2C/D, EA-6B and P8 aircraft. ($0.691) Continue development of Fiber Optic Return Loss Standards Phase II of (1) Multi-mode calibration hardware standards in electro optical(multi-mode) measurement technology to support shipboard readiness of weapon system communication to missile launch systems, combat Flight operations and ground combat operations. Continue development of (1) calibration standard for LiDAR 3D Scanners to support shipboard operational readiness while reducing cost and turnaround time for critical ship building areas; such as installation, design, planning, maintenance and damage assessments. FY 2025 Base Plans: ($0.384) Begin development of (1) Physical/Mechanical Quantum Based Measurement Standards in support of Temperature Metrology systems referenced thermometer based on dual TCVCO architecture. ($0.857) Continue development of Fiber Optic Return Loss Standards Phase II of (1) Multi-mode calibration hardware standards in electro optical (Multi-mode) measurement technology to support shipboard readiness of weapon system communication to missile launch systems, combat Flight operations and ground combat operations. Begin Development of (2) Electro/Optical calibration standards focusing on Night Vision Telescope Auto Focus Capability in support of aircraft Safety of Flight night operations and 3D Printer Measurement Standards and Processes for Automated Parts Qualification in support of Operational readiness. ($0.490) Continue the development of (1) Microwave/millimeter-wave calibration hardware standard in support of Vector Network Analyzers to test and repair Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) for F-18/P-3/EP-3-E2C/D, EA-6B and P8 aircraft. ($1.872) Continue development of (1) calibration hardware standard in electrical/electronic measurement technology to support combat/operational readiness for submarine periscopes magnetic locks and aircraft tail hook non-destructive testing. Continue development of (1) Coaxial Microcalorimeter Power calibration standards in support of Navy's ability to detect adversarial threats and to counteract adversarial electronic countermeasures. Begin development of (1) Quantum Based measurement standard in support of DC Voltage TMDE Inventory systems. ($0.639) Continue development of (1) calibration hardware standards in Chemical/Biological technology for measuring Residual Solvent Vapors in support of Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS). ($0.878) Continue development of (1) calibration standards in analytical and benchtop metrology focusing in support of metrology benchtop automated physical mechanical calibration methods support equipment operational readiness for both for shore, air and sea-based operations. Begin development of (1) Analytical Metrology METBENCH - RACE Phase V Calibration standard in support of Optical Character and Scale Recognition Capabilities.

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Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
Source ID: 0604215N_5_1319_PB_2025
Change Summary Explanation: 1857: This affects manpower resources and the ability to move the work effort forward to meet Fleet capability expectations. New capability from projects will be pushed beyond FY24 making it difficult to support urgent emerging operational initiatives that are significantly changing in the Fleet Support environment. The Quantum Based Measurement Standards project in support of Temperature Metrology systems will be delayed and pushed into another year of development and transition. The Analytical Metrology Analytical Metrology standard Analytical Metrology Capabilities for Interval Analysis using Multivariable Calibration Intervals project will be delayed and start in FY25 vice FY24. In addition, both the Electro Optics for Advanced Military Technology Measurement Standards Requirements and the Analytical standard for Joint Interval Analysis will be affected in the out year planning. This will cause a backlog of standards requirements development capabilities essential to meet critical Navy service requirements and sustainment, which can no longer be commercially supported. Reduction in Project capability transition will affect Fleet operational and combat readiness capability, safety of flight operations, shipboard operational readiness, and Treaty Compliance. All of which impacts initiatives to maintain technical superiority. 0572: Tactical Communications: Title corrected from Joint Precision Approach Landing System Software (S/W) Integration to Operation Flight Plan S/W Integration. Ground Proximity Warning Systems/Terrain Awareness Warning System (GPWS/TAWS II): H-60 TAWS II Software Development extended duration from 4Q/15 through 4Q/16 based on projected platform integration schedule. Military Flight Quality Assurance: Test and Evaluation, MH-53R/S, M/CH-53E, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, Phase 2 Test extended from 3Q/15 to 4Q/15 due to longer testing required for a number of defects found. Phase 2 Test Readiness Review moved from 1Q/15 to 3Q/15 due to integration test took longer than planned due to number of defects found. Deliveries for H-60R/S, CH-53E, AH-1Z and UH-1Y reflect new date of 2Q/15 to align with F/A-18 procurement order. Mid Air Collision Avoidance Capability: Re-planned FY16-FY21 program as a result of the Business Case Analysis to properly aligned program. Material Development Decision/Acquisition Strategy Review (MDD/ASR) moved from 2Q/16 to 1Q/17. Added Capability Development Document (CDD) Draft added in 4Q16. Added Requirements Development from 1Q/16 to 4Q/16. Starting in FY17 the JT Service/NV Std Avionics CP/SB (PU 0572) PE (0604215N) moved to a new Common Avionics PE (0605217N). 2311: WASP V4.0 Systems Development start was delayed from 4Q16 to 2017 and will be displayed under PE 0605215N. WASP V3.2 IOC was delayed from 1Q16 to 3Q16 due to the asynchronous release process and requirement for a new build prior to IOC. FY17 and out schedule is included in the Mission Planning PE 0605215N. 2312: Common Helicopters schedule FY17 and out is included in Mission Planning PE 0605215N. In FY23 funding for SBIR ($148K) was taken out during the 3rd quarter. Also, funding was approved for FY25 (PB24 IS#19063 to develop metrology methods to be used by 3D printers.
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