Future Warrior Technology Integration
Abstract
This project matures, demonstrates, and integrates lightweight and multifunctional materials and components to provide the Soldier and small units with the most effective personal protection, electronics connectivity, and mission specific equipment while evaluating the potential to reduce physical weight, cognitive burden, and sustainment needs within the required protection and functional capabilities for the small unit. This project develops, matures, and maintains a Soldier Systems Engineering Architecture (SSEA) framework commensurate with other major Army platforms. 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, and power management solutions. In addition, special focus is on understanding and demonstrating the impacts of physical and cognitive load on Soldier mission performance and quality of life by 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/Squad portfolio. Work in this project complements and is fully coordinated with PEs 0602786A (Warfighter Technology), PE 0602618A (Ballistics Technology), PE 0602105A (Materials Technology), PE 0622787A (Medical Technology), PE 0602716A (Human Factors Engineering Technology), PE 0622308A (Advanced Concepts and Simulation), PE 0633015A (Next Generation Training and Simulation Systems), 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 PE 0603008A (Electronic Warfare Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Science and Technology 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, 2016
- Source ID
- J50_0603001A_3_2040_PB_2016
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