FUTURE WARRIOR TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Abstract
This project matures, demonstrates and integrates light weight and multifunctional materials and components to provide the Soldier and Small Combat Units (SCU) with the most effective personal protection, electronics connectivity and mission specific equipment while reducing physical weight, cognitive burden and sustainment needs of the Small Combat Unit. Efforts in this project focus on maturing, integrating and demonstrating personal protection (such as armor, headgear, eyewear and hearing protection); durable clothing for all weather conditions; lightweight, durable, reliable hand held electronic components for communication and situational awareness; and power components/power management solutions. In addition, special focus is on understanding and demonstrating the impacts of physical and cognitive load on Soldier mission performance and implementing strategies to reduce load and/or optimize loads to reduce injuries. These efforts integrate geographically dispersed laboratory environments to conduct comprehensive assessments and report the technical viability of Soldier system solutions and conducts field demonstrations to obtain relevant feedback for user acceptance and performance validation. Efforts in this program element support the Army science and technology Soldier portfolio. Work in this project complements and is fully coordinated with PEs 0602786A (Warfighter Technology), PE 0602618A (Ballistics Technology), PE 0602105A (Materials Technology), PE 0602787A (Medical Technology), PE 0602716A (Human Factors Engineering Technologies), PE 0602705A (Electronics and Electronic Devices), PE 0603710A (Night Vision Advanced Technology), PE 0602624A (Weapons and Munitions Technology), PE 0603005A (Combat Vehicle and Automotive Advanced Technology), PE 0603004A (Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology) and 0603015A (Next Generation Training & Simulation Systems.) The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- J50_0603001A_3_2040_PB_2013
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