Technology Tools for Rapid Capability Fielding: Final Outbrief
Abstract
Significant opportunities exist to develop and deploy technologies to strengthen the Department's ability to conduct rapid capability fielding. However, non-technical challenges (e.g. cultural, budgetary, contracting, etc) must be simultaneously addressed. Greatest leverage in the "front end" of the life cycle. Concept Engineering: Rapidly elucidating the need, exploring solutions, developing CONOPs, and deriving requirements for materiel solutions. Virtual environments and rapid physical prototyping are linchpin technologies. Opportunities exist to increase design, test, and production efficiencies. Examples include physics-based M&S to reduce testing and model-based engineering and manufacturing approaches. A concept engineering center should be implemented immediately that leverages the substantial existing capabilities across the Department. A strategic R&D roadmap should be developed and implemented to mature and transition emerging tools and promising innovative ideas. A set of potential pilots is recommended to demonstrate the application of today's toolset to relevant rapid capability challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA528108
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense