Smart Threads Integrated Radiation Sensors (STIRS)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for Smart Threads Integrated Radiological Sensors (STIRS) Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD) as an FY 2007 new start. The objective of the JCTD is to demonstrate and transition the capability to detect, identify, and disseminate radiological information on land, maritime, and airborne environments in order to enhance combating weapons of mass destruction operations. The capability suite will use a combination of proven and innovative radiation detection capabilities, networked through open-architectures, to aid in counterproliferation and consequence management missions. These capabilities have global applicability with forward-deployed Combatant Command (COCOM) ground forces (U.S. Army), U.S. Naval Maritime Components, and US Coast Guard elements in the transient areas. In all mission areas, the systems will be capable of being networked and radiological information can be provided through existing tactical, operational and strategic command and control (C2) networks. STIRS is a three year JCTD sponsored by the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM); Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is Lead Agency and US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA O4LR) and the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO CBD) are co-Transition Managers. The operational demonstration (ODX) phases were completed in FY 2009 and Residual Use transition begins in FY 2009 through FY 2010. The capabilities and attributes below are the basis for the Joint Operational Utility Assessment (OUA) measures of effectiveness (MOEs) and measures of performance (MOPs): a. Detect and identify R/N material/threats. - Attributes: precision, spectrum, quality, timeliness; b. Correlate and fuse information to develop shared understanding. - Attributes: quality, scalable, tailored to users. c. Enable support of across spectrum of battlefield environments (land, sea and airborne). - Attributes: robustness, persistence. d. Collaborative, networked joint and interagency information sharing. - Attributes: networked, interoperable, and fully integrated. Conducted operational demonstrations/ exercises (ODX) with US Navy Level I, II and III Boarding Teams (MPDS capabilities); Conducted VMDS technical testing followed by technical demonstrations with operational unit training; Plan and conduct operational demonstrations/exercises (ODX) with 20th Support Command (CBRNE) for both MPDS and VMDS capabilities; Conducted Aerial Radiation Detection, Identification and Measurement System (ARDIMS) technical testing and system characterization, followed by unit training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 2907db514f8853e7c7eda10a6b47edb1