Survivability And Lethality Technology
Abstract
This Project investigates, designs and develops materials, methods and models that provide Soldier protection by enhancing survivability and lethality. Specific technology and research thrusts include: lightweight armors and protective structures; crew and component protection from ballistic shock and/or mine-blast; insensitive high energy propellants/munitions to increase lethality and reduce propellant/munitions vulnerability to attack; novel kinetic energy (KE) penetrator concepts to maintain/improve lethality; novel multi-function warhead concepts to enable defeat of a full-spectrum of targets (anti-armor, bunker, helicopter, troops); techniques, methodologies and models to analyze combat effectiveness and identify potential vulnerabilities in current and emerging technologies; and technologies, methods, and analysis tools for injury prediction of vehicle occupants during under-body blast events. This Project supports efforts in the Army Science and Technology Ground, Lethality, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I), and Soldier Portfolios. The cited work is consistent with the Science and Technology (S&T) priorities of the Army Chief of Staff, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering S&T priority focus areas, and the Army Modernization Strategy. The Ground Portfolio technology investments are creating a layered vehicle protection suite including Active Protection (Hard-Kill and Soft-Kill) capabilities supported by robust advanced armor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- H80_0602618A_2_2040_PB_2019
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