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) Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD). The CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS) consists of portable, commercial and government off-the-shelf equipment which provides personnel protection from current and emerging CBRN hazards through detection, identification, sample collection, decontamination, marking, and hazard reporting for CBRN threats. The system supports Dismounted Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and CBRN Site Assessment missions which enable more detailed and near real-time CBRN information flow for the Warfighter. The program will address emerging CBRN threat requirements in order to provide an enhanced capability for 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 (FRP). 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 additional programs and will address modernization of NBCRV and other platforms. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Defense program supports the on-going chemical and biological (CB) defense efforts as acquisition programs address emerging threat requirements across the full spectrum of conflict. Dedicated initiatives and projects will transition information, technologies, and capability into acquisition strategies that account for the breadth and depth of emerging threats which span the full range of military missions. By leveraging previous work done on NTAs (NTA DETECT) within the DoD, interagency cooperation, and international partnerships, the NTA Defense program will provide essential enablers such as threat understanding; operational impacts of performance trades; and comprehensive, integrated, and layered defense concepts against current CB threats. The program will develop a balanced portfolio which will target capabilities to reduce risk from technology gaps inherent from emerging threats. Additional efforts in conducting systems engineering analysis will occur in order to identify and consolidate capability knowledge gaps and prioritize required investments. The Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) Detect project will identify, evaluate and continue to transition advanced detection and identification system(s) through follow-on technology insertion efforts which enhance the Domestic Response Capability (DRC), Advanced Threat (AT) Box, CBRN DRS (Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits), and Next Generation Chemical Detector programs. These efforts will ensure that specialized units will maintain situational awareness and have the ability to respond to emerging and escalating threats. The systems provide a mid-term capability to detect emerging threat materials and afford the Warfighter the ability to support domestic response and force protection missions. These systems will leverage common core technologies to detect and identify threats that can be exploited for lab deployable, fixed site and handheld applications. The Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) is several detection system variants for multi phase of matter sampling, location of liquid solids on surfaces, and vapor and aerosol monitoring. NGCD will detect and identify non-traditional agents, chemical warfare agents (CWAs), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) in the air and on surfaces. The NGCD will provide improved CWA/TIC selectivity and sensitivity on multiple platforms as well as multiple environments. This sensor will improve detection, consequence management and reconnaissance, and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) interdiction capabilities. The scope of the project includes detection of agent a few feet away from the detector as well as the sampling point of the detector.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- CA5_0604384BP_5_0400_PB_2015
Related Documents
- Root: CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (EMD)
- Child Accomplishment: 1) CBRN DRS - Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DR SKO)
- Child Accomplishment: 2) CBRN DRS - DR SKO
- Child Accomplishment: 3) CBRN DRS - DR SKO
- Child Accomplishment: 4) CBRN DRS - DR SKO
- Child Accomplishment: 5) JBPDS
- Child Accomplishment: 6) JBPDS
- Child Accomplishment: 7) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 8) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 9) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 10) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 11) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 12) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 13) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 14) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 15) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 16) JBTDS
- Child Accomplishment: 17) Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD)
- Child Accomplishment: 18) Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD)
- Child Accomplishment: 19) Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD)
- Child Accomplishment: 20) NTA Defense - Threat Understanding/Military Utility and Supportability
- Child Accomplishment: 21) NTA Defense - Systems Engineering
- Child Accomplishment: 22) NTA Defense - Test and Evaluation
- Child Accomplishment: 23) NTA Defense - Technology Assessments
- Child Accomplishment: 24) NTA Defense - NTA Library
- Child Accomplishment: 25) NTA Detect - COTS/GOTS Mission Analysis
- Child Accomplishment: 26) NTA Detect - DESI Mass Spectrometer (MS)
- Child Accomplishment: 27) NTA Detect - Systems Engineering