CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE (SDD)

Abstract

This funding supports Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Low Rate Initial Production (EMD/LRIP) of an array of reconnaissance, detection and identification equipment, and warning systems. Efforts funded in this project are: (1) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS, formerly JNBCRS Increment 2); (2) Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS); (3) Joint Biological Stand-off Detection System (JBSDS); (4) Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS); (5) Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD); (6) Joint Service Chemical Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Systems Increments 2 and 3 (JNBCRS 2 and 3); (7) Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Support; (8) Next Generation Chemical Standoff Detection (NGCSD); (9) Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection Support; and (10) Non-Traditional Agent Detection Sensor Suite Integration for NBC Reconnaissance Systems (SSI NBCRS) (formerly JNBCRS Increment 3). The CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS) program fills a mission critical need to enhance CBRN reconnaissance platoon capabilities. The program consists of two phases. Phase I is the Dismounted Reconnaissance (DR) Sets, Kits and Outfits (SKO) configuration which fulfills an immediate critical need consisting of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) equipment integrated into a modular, transportable container for dismounted operations. It will form the basis for Phase II which is the Monitoring and Survey (MS) SKO. The MS SKO will feature technology insertion, the addition of net-centric capability and tailoring to focus on the Service-specific needs, to include NTA detection. The term "JNBCRS Increment 2" is replaced by the term "CBRN DRS" in FY10. The JBPDS is a Joint Service biological detector system for the Services. The Army platforms include the JBPDS on the Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS) and the Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV). The Navy has identified select surface ships for installation of the JBPDS. The JBPDS is a fully automated system that increases the number of agents that can be identified by the current BIDS P3I and Interim Bio Agent Detector System (IBADS). Build 2, the JBPDS upgrade to Increment 1, will be developed. Build 2 will reduce lifecycle costs, improve reliability, and address system obsolescence concerns. The Build 2 program will incorporate one technology base transition of the Rapid Agent Aerosol Detector (RAAD) into a size, weight and power requirement to lower false alarms in the JBPDS which will help lower consumable use and reduce operations and support costs during its life cycle. Other JBPDS subsystem improvements are also focused on reductions to operational cost and obsolescence issues. The JBSDS is employing an incremental acquisition strategy. JBSDS Increment 1 is the first standoff early warning biological detection (BD) system for the Joint Services. The system will be capable of providing near real time detection of biological attacks/incidents and standoff early detection/warning (Detect to Warn) of biological Warfare (BW) agents at fixed sites or in static mode on vehicles. It will be capable of providing standoff detection, ranging, tracking, discrimination (man-made vs. natural occurring aerosols) of BW aerosol clouds for advanced warning, reporting, and protection. The JBSDS will augment and integrate with existing BD systems to provide a BD network capable of near real time detection and warning theater-wide to limit the effects of biological agent hazards against U.S. forces at the tactical and operational levels of war. The JBSDS can be employed in support of various areas (e.g., fixed sites, Air Ports of Debarkation/Sea Ports of Debarkation (APODs/SPODs), amphibious landing sites, etc.), or on platforms (ships, aircraft or ground vehicles). The JBSDS Increment 2 builds on the capabilities demonstrated during the development of JBSDS Increment 1. The JBSDS Increment 2 system will focus on providing 24-hour operations (Increment 1 is night-time only), improving the false alarm rate and detection sensitivity, while decreasing size, weight and power. The JBSDS Increment 2 will also integrate with the global information network to provide near real time detection and warning theater-wide to limit the effect of biological agent hazards against U.S. forces at the tactical and operational levels of war. JBSDS Increment 3 will build on Increment 2 and focus on the development of a system that will operate on-the-move on mobile platforms as determined by the Warfighter. The Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS) Increment 1 will develop, integrate, test and produce a lightweight, low cost biological surveillance system that will detect, collect and identify biological warfare agent aerosols. JBTDS will provide warning through the Joint Warning And Reporting Network (JWARN) and an archive sample for follow-on analyses. JBTDS will provide near-real-time local audio and visual alarm. JBTDS components will be man portable and battery operable. JBTDS will be used organically at Brigade and below and at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) to provide notification of a hazard and enhanced battle space awareness to protect and preserve the force. When networked, JBTDS will augment existing biological detection systems to provide a theater-wide seamless array capable of biological detection, identification, and warning. The JCAD program employs an incremental acquisition strategy to develop a miniaturized, rugged, and portable point chemical agent detector that automatically and simultaneously detects, identifies, quantifies, and alerts in the presence of nerve, blister, and blood chemical warfare agents. The M4 JCAD entered full rate production in September 2008 and will be produced through FY10. The attainable JCAD Increment 2 capabilities within the JCAD Increment 1 objectives were incorporated into a product improvement of the M4 JCAD (M4E1). Production of the M4E1 is scheduled to begin in FY11. JCAD will be used for wheeled vehicles, stand alone, and individual soldier applications. The M4 JCAD will replace the M8A1 and the M22 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarms (ACAA/ACADA). The M4E1 may additionally replace the Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) and Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) and other legacy systems currently used by the individual Services. The JNBCRS Increment 2 (which has been renamed to CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems for FY10) fills a mission critical need to enhance CBRN reconnaissance platoon capabilities. The program consists of two Phases. Phase I is the dismounted reconnaissance (DR) sets, kits and outfits (SKO) configuration which provides an immediate critical need consisting of COTS and GOTS integrated into a modular, transportable container for dismounted operations. It will form the basis for Phase II which is the Monitoring and Survey (MS) SKO. JNBCRS Increment 2 initiated as a Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement (JUONS) system to support the DR mission. The MS SKO will feature technology insertion, the addition of net-centric capability, and tailoring to focus on the service-specific needs, to include NTA detection. The JNBCRS Increment 3 will provide Chemical Biological Mass Spectrometer (CBMS) and Joint Contaminated Surface Detector (JCSD) capability to the Stryker Product Improvement Program and Future Mounted Armored Reconnaissance Platforms. The CBMS Bio effort will add the biological warfare agent detection and identification capability to the existing chemical liquid, and developmental Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) capabilities. The integration of liquid chemical and biological aerosol detection, within a single sensor; saves size, weight, and power on the platform. The JCSD will provide an improved mobile reconnaissance capability and on-the-move, non-contact, detection and identification of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), TICs, and other Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs) using laser induced Raman Spectroscopy. Target surfaces are illuminated by laser light, and contaminants in the field of view are identified through analysis of their Raman backscatter signal against a wide library of Raman spectra. The JNBCRS Increment 3 supports transition to SSI NBCRS starting in FY10. The Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Support program will integrate System of Systems (SoS) solutions across the Armed Services for (MDAP) having Chemical and Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) survivability requirements. The program will demonstrate modular, net-centric, "plug and play" capabilities for mounted and dismounted CBRN reconnaissance that will establish a common CBRN reconnaissance architecture across the services. The Joint Science Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detection (JSLSCAD) effort initiated the component improvements and the Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) for the System of Systems (SoS) approach to address the CB early warning mission within the Next Generation Chemical Standoff Detection (NGCSD) program. The NGCSD SoS approach will increase the range of standoff detection and decrease detection time. The NGCSD effort will provide early warning for both traditional and non-traditional chemical agent attacks at fixed sites, forward operating bases and on Service designated vehicles and ships. This effort will develop and integrate new standoff sensor technologies for future standoff systems. The detection system will interoperate with the Services and Joint Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) architectures. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection program will develop and procure detection system(s) through incremental evolution that will afford Warfighter's the ability to attain situational awareness and respond to emerging hazards. The program will provide a near term capability to detect priority emerging threat materials with common core technologies for detection and identification. The common technologies can be further exploited in future increments to address lab deployable, fixed site and handheld applications. The SSI NBCRS will provide Chemical Biological Mass Spectrometer (CBMS) and Joint Contaminated Surface Detector (JCSD) capability to the Stryker Product Improvement Program and Future Mounted Armored Reconnaissance Platforms. The CBMS Bio effort will add the biological warfare agent detection and identification capability to the existing chemical liquid, and developmental Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) capabilities. The integration of liquid chemical and biological aerosol detection, within a single sensor; saves size, weight, and power on the platform. The JCSD will provide an improved mobile reconnaissance capability and on-the-move, non-contact, detection and identification of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), TICs, and other Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs) using laser induced Raman Spectroscopy. Target surfaces are illuminated by laser light, and contaminants in the field of view are identified through analysis of their Raman backscatter signal against a wide library of Raman spectra. The SSI NBCRS was transitioned from JNBCRS Increment 3 in FY10.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: CA5_0604384BP_5_0400_PB_2011

Tags

Readers

• Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space
• Space - Space Objects