Multi-domain Autonomous Learning Systems Focus Area
Abstract
This portfolio will focus on cost-effective, mission-focused projects to design, develop, and deliver technology prototypes to enhance the capabilities of multi-domain, autonomous systems to meet the Department’s goal to rapidly drive innovation in aviation, space, maritime, and ground combat systems. Autonomous systems range from software to aid the intelligence analyst in processing, exploitation, and dissemination, through very complex autonomous air systems networked in tandem with unmanned ground or undersea vehicles. Related capabilities that enable autonomy are multiplying due to sensors that can understand the environment and software algorithms that can make a decision or seek human assistance. This focus area supports projects that experiment with increased delegation to autonomous systems, pushing commercial and laboratory developments to the warfighter and allowing for faster than human reaction. Through autonomy, the Department of Defense (DoD) will reduce the labor required to safely conduct missions. Prototypes will be delivered to Joint and Service users to evaluate operational capabilities under realistic conditions and against current adversaries or anticipated threats. Potential venues for prototype assessment include the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program, Thunderstorm integration exercises, and the Joint Experimental Range Complex (JERC). Knowledge and experience gained through those demonstrations will help develop new warfighting concepts and inform requirements and technical feasibility of future acquisition programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 64546557abe22b9b225307c230403085