AMOS
Abstract
The Arctic Mobile Observing System (AMOS) effort will develop a prototype mobile sensing system that can be deployed anywhere in the Arctic via the development of a sea ice-based buoy node that will enable the critical infrastructure (power, communication, environmental intelligence) to provide the Navy with a persistent Arctic presence at lower cost than manned platforms. AMOS is a mobile observing system of systems node that enables 2-way communications, under-ice vehicle navigation, and extended-duration autonomy in the complex Arctic environment. AMOS will provide a persistent, mobile, autonomous capability to monitor the operational environment and maritime operations of potential adversaries in the Arctic Ocean. The Activity identified in Project Unit 3450 specifically addresses Applied Research in support of the AMOS INP effort. The efforts described in this Project address the Applied Research associated with the Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP) Program. These investments represent game changing technologies with the potential to revolutionize operational concepts. They are disruptive in nature, as they would dramatically change the way naval forces fight. Due to high technical risk, INPs typically have long duration but have no more than three years between decision points. They mature technologies from a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 2 or 3 to a TRL of 6. As such, INPs require both Budget Activity (BA) 2 and BA3 funding. The BA3 INP funds are specified in a separate Program Element (PE), 0603801N Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP) Adv Tec Dev. INPs do not develop hardware for service use; rather they provide feeder technology that can be demonstrated in prototypes in the 6.3 portion of the INP program. Developing INPs requires a systematic expansion and application of knowledge to develop useful materials, devices, and systems oriented toward the design and development of prototypes applicable to specific mission area requirements. The efforts funded within this PE translate promising basic research into solutions for broadly defined military needs. These efforts include developing breadboard hardware and algorithms that establish the initial feasibility and practicality of proposed solutions to technological challenges, such as concept exploration efforts, studies, investigations, and non-system specific technology efforts. The Department of the Navy would have to make significant acquisition decisions to integrate the new technological capabilities into naval warfighting systems. INPs are selected by a process that involves senior leadership in the Department of the Navy. Information security concerns preclude fully detailed descriptions of project efforts, research activities, and technology development plans. Specific information on each project and activity will be provided separately to the Congressional oversight committees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 3450_0602792N_2_1319_PB_2021
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