Calibration Standards

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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: FY2023 base plans ($.585) 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. ($1.366) Continue development of (1) calibration hardware standard in electrical/electronic measurement technology to support combat/operational readiness for submarine periscopes magnetic locks and aircraft tail hook non-destructive testing. Continue development of (1) Coaxial Microcalorimeter Power calibration standards in support of Navy's ability to detect adversarial threats and to counteract adversarial electronic countermeasures. ($.635) Continue development of (2) calibration hardware standard in Chemical/Biological technology for measuring Residual Solvent Vapors in support of Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS). ($.770) Continue development of (1) Measurement Uncertainty Automation (Phase III) measurement in support of component equipment operational readiness. Continue development of (1) calibration standards in analytical and benchtop metrology focusing in support of metrology benchtop automated physical mechanical calibration methods support equipment operational readiness for both for shore, air and sea-based operations. ($.410) Continue development of VNA Verification Kit Uncertainty Reduction of (1) calibration hardware standard in Microwave/millimeter-wave technology 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. The funding decrease from FY22 to FY23 will push out the start of two project capabilities from FY 2023 into FY 2024 as well as affect out-year planning. Night Vision Telescope Auto Focus Capability in electro optical measurement technology in support Night Vision Telescope Auto Focus Capability to maintain Safety of Flight and combat operations ($.257); and Biodetection (bio-aerosol detector) Calibration standard in support of Combat and shipboard operational readiness for bio threat detection ($.357). FY 2024 Base Plans: ($.831) Continue and transition the development of (1) calibration hardware standard in electrical/electronic measurement technology to support combat/operational readiness for submarine periscopes magnetic locks and aircraft tail hook non-destructive testing. Begin development of (1) Quantum Based measurement standard in support of DC Voltage TMDE Inventory systems. ($.719) Continue development and transition (1) calibration hardware standard in Chemical/Biological technology for measuring Residual Solvent Vapors in support of Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS). Begin 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. ($1.310) Continue development and transition of (1) calibration standards in analytical and benchtop metrology focusing in support of metrology benchtop automated physical mechanical calibration methods support equipment operational readiness for both for shore, air, and sea-based operations. Begin development of (1) Analytical Metrology METBENCH - RACE Phase V Calibration standard in support of Optical Character and Scale Recognition Capabilities. ($.409) Continue the development and transition of VNA Verification Kit Uncertainty Reduction 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. ($.313) Begin Development of (1) Electro/Optical calibration standard focusing on Night Vision Telescope Auto Focus Capability in support of aircraft Safety of Flight night operations ($.268) Begin development of (1) Physical/Mechanical Quantum Based Measurement Standards in support of Temperature Metrology systems referenced thermometer based on dual TCVCO architecture FY2024 Budget Line Decrease: Budget line reduction of $0.827 reduces funding to all nine projects in FY24. 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.

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Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
Source ID: 1857_0604215N_5_1319_PB_2024

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