CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE (EMD)
Abstract
This project supports System Development and Demonstration and Low Rate Initial Production (SDD/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) Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Defense Support; (5) Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection Support; and (6) 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 fully automated system that detects, warns, and provides presumptive identification and samples for follow-on confirmatory analysis. It is an ACAT II program in Full Rate Production. 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 several classes of ships such as Cruisers and Amphibious Transports. Engineering Changes to refresh the technology of the JBPDS consists 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 meet Information Assurance standards 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 significantly reduce false positives resulting in improved reliability, reduced consumable use, and reduction in operational and sustainment 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 samples 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. JBTDS will leverage potential common identification technology solutions to the three programs. JBTDS is part of the Biological Recapitalization strategy for biological point systems. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Defense program will support the chemical and biological (CB) challenges in which are dynamic and encompass the entire range of military operations. Dedicated initiatives and projects will explore these challenges outline and transition information, technologies, and capability into acquisition strategies that account for the breadth and depth of emerging threats that span the full range of military essential missions. By leveraging previous work done on NTAs within the DoD, the interagency, and international, these efforts will provide essential enablers of a comprehensive, integrated, and layered defense against current CB threats and develop a balanced portfolio targeted at capabilities that preclude technological surprise from emerging threats. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detection projects will develop, procure and advance detection and identification system(s) through follow-on technology insertion that will enhance the Domestic Response Capability (DRC), Advanced Threat (AT) Box, CBRN DRS (Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits), and Next Generation Chemical Detector programs to attain situational awareness and respond to emerging and escalating threats. The projects will test, optimize and advance 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. Additional efforts include conducting systems engineering analysis to prioritize capability gaps and outline issues that require investment. Sensor Suite Integration for NBC Reconnaissance Systems (SSI NBCRS) evaluated 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 evaluated potential capability improvements with 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 demonstrated a modular, "plug and play" capability to 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 were demonstrated in 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 Detector.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- CA5_0604384BP_5_0400_PB_2014
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