SHARC Surface Platform
Abstract
The Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft (SHARC) Surface Platforms demonstration project is part of the Department of Defense Third Offset Strategy as one element in the Sensor Grid category for 24/7 autonomy infused Situational Awareness (SA). This project will purchase Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), autonomous wave gliders, and integrate four (4) unique Government-owned classified mission payloads focused on the detection of threats. The successful demonstration of one particular payload integration to support a high priority warfighting mission area will be followed by a prototype operational event. The full mission cannot be executed without the full array / mission set quantity. Without full mission execution, this will jeopardize our armed forces security by degrading and delaying a critical joint capability. These capabilities will enable Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) development in an operationally relevant environment to demonstrate how these technologies can improve the SA to the battlespace Commanders. This includes persistent, autonomous SA and early warning of submarines or related submarine activity as well as broad area, clandestine implementation of capabilities that enhance Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) and strike missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 3422_0603382N_4_1319_PB_2023
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