CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE (SDD)
Abstract
This project 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 included in this project are: (1) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS); (2) Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS); (3) Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS); (4) Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD); (5) Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Support; (6) Next Generation Chemical Standoff Detection (NGCSD); (7) Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection Support; and (8) Sensor Suite Integration for NBC Reconnaissance Systems (SSI NBCRS). The CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS) consists of portable, commercial and government off-the-shelf equipment to provide personnel protection from current and emerging CBRN hazards and detection, identification, sample collection, decontamination, marking, and hazard reporting of CBRN threats. The system supports dismounted Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and CBRN Site Assessment missions to enable more detailed CBRN information reports for commanders. The program will support emerging CBRN threat capability to provide an enhanced capability in the future. The Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) is a Joint Service biological detection system. The Army platforms include the JBPDS on the Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS) and the Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV). The Navy installs the JBPDS on Aegis class ships. Engineering Changes to refresh the technology of the JBPDS consist of two separate efforts (one funded by procurement and one RDT&E funded) that, when combined, will reduce lifecycle costs and address obsolescence concerns. The existing computer hardware and operating system in the JBPDS will not be supportable beyond FY13 due to obsolescence. Under the existing production contract, an engineering effort is underway to address the computer and operating system obsolescence concerns. The element being developed under RDT&E funding is a new detector technology that will reduce false positives by a rate of 30:1 resulting in reduced consumable use and reduced operational and maintenance costs. The Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS) will integrate, test and produce the first lightweight (less than 37 lbs), 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 archive sample for follow-on analyses. JBTDS will provide near real time local audio and visual alarm for use by any Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). JBTDS components will be man portable, battery operable and easy to employ. JBTDS will be used organically at battalion level and below and 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. Units equipped with JBTDS will conduct biological surveillance missions to detect BWA aerosol clouds, collect a sample, and identify the agent to support time sensitive force protection decisions. The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) is 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 an improvement of the M4 JCAD (M4A1). Production of the M4A1 began 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 M4A1 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 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. This program does not continue beyond FY11. The Next Generation Chemical Standoff Detection (NGCSD), a next generation chemical standoff effort initiated under the JSLSCAD program, will provide an assessment of current standoff detection capabilities 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 evaluate industry developed standoff sensor technologies for future standoff systems. Findings will support development of the future detection system. This program does not continue beyond FY11. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection projects will develop, procure and sustain detection and identification system(s) through follow-on tech insertion that will enhance the Domestic Response Capability, Advanced Threat (AT) Box, CBRN DRS (Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits), and Next Generation Chemical Point Detection programs to attain situational awareness and respond to emerging and escalating threats. The projects will test, optimize and sustain technology capabilities provided within the fielded NTA detection components and explore the passive defense mission space. The products provide a mid-term capability to detect priority emerging threat materials and afford the Warfighter the ability to support domestic response and force protection missions. These products leverage common core technologies to detect and identify threats that can be exploited for lab deployable, fixed site and handheld applications. Conduct systems engineering analysis to prioritize capability gaps and outline issues that require investment. These projects will continue to address next priority passive defense mission areas and escalating threats by continuing to qualify and improve key detection and identification equipment. Sensor Suite Integration for NBC Reconnaissance Systems (SSI NBCRS) will evaluate technologies' ability to provide biological warfare agents (BWA), liquid Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA), Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC), and Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) identification using a single detection technology. This effort will provide improved capability and significant cost savings to the warfighter by reducing consumables, reducing false alarms, and providing the ability to rapidly upgrade to detect emerging threats. The program will demonstrate a modular, "plug and play" capability, which may support mounted and dismounted CBRN reconnaissance, fixed site, lab deployable, and handheld applications. Feasibility of a single sensor concept for CWA, TIC, and biological aerosols was demonstrated in FY11 technology evaluation. A low volatile chemical surface contamination detection capability will provide improved identification of CWAs, TICs, and NTAs. Continued prototype development will mitigate risk for future programs including NTA Detection products and Next Generation Chemical Point Detection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- CA5_0604384BP_5_0400_PB_2013
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