Thunderstorm
Abstract
The Thunderstorm demonstration venue examines emerging technologies and prototypes through a series of technology demonstrations, experiments, vignettes, and related activities. Thunderstorm provides the Department of Defense (DoD) and interagency partners with an opportunity to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies both from commercial and government sectors. Operational users leverage Thunderstorm to experiment with mature and emerging commercial technologies that may meet mission-critical gaps. In addition, Thunderstorm provides an opportunity for small businesses and non-traditional technology developers to demonstrate capabilities in operationally relevant scenarios while interacting with operational commands and other government personnel. Thunderstorm demonstration objectives, performance measures, lessons learned, post-demonstration assessments, and data evaluations serve to identify new capabilities and new ways to employ existing capabilities. Thunderstorm annually features approximately 55 technologies resulting in about $3.000 million in cost avoidance. In FY 2017, Thunderstorm demonstrations and experimentation focused on port security, dense urban and subterranean warfare, and maritime-to-shore access control; and, demonstrated 42 technologies to representatives from 30 Department of Defense and interagency organizations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 28034efc6f7b2a39ab8075cbb767684c