AMOS
Abstract
The Arctic Mobile Observing System (AMOS) INP 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 Advanced Technology Development in support of the AMOS INP effort. INP 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. INPs do not develop hardware for service use, rather they prove technological and production feasibility, and show naval utility and acquisition potential. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) demonstrates INPs in relevant environments. Successful experimentation and demonstrations present the Department of the Navy with disruptive capabilities that may lead to the obsolescence of existing capabilities and acquisition programs. 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_0603801N_3_1319_PB_2021
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