Tech Solutions
Abstract
TechSolutions develops rapid response Science and Technology (S&T) solutions to immediate Fleet/Force needs identified by individual Sailors at the deckplate level and Marines in the field. TechSolutions links warfighters to the science and technology community to develop needed technologies as quickly as possible. Sailors and Marines submit their ideas anytime via the TechSolutions web portal. New projects are initiated annually directly from such requests and a prototype solution is developed collaboratively with the warfighter for delivery within 12 months. Examples of technology requests last year included COVID-19 responses for 1) an additively manufactured facemask with reusable/replaceable filtration media to overcome limited supplies of facemasks during the early response to the pandemic, and 2) development of ship husbanding technology to collect and track COVID-19 test results for Naval strike group personnel in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and give strike group commanders situational awareness on the COVID-19 health status of their personnel. Additionally, in response to a request from Marines, TechSolutions delivered an interactive, web-based, serious game that teaches the principles of energy management and logistics so users can gain an understanding and intuition of the trade-offs in energy distribution and logistics planning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 88934631d3682e677bbbd28a7b1508a5