Building Innovation into Installation Modernization Strategies
Abstract
This project will develop and apply a process of innovation for enhancing installation planning through interactive workshops, working groups of defense and other sectoral partners, innovations in procedures and financing, and specific projects and action plans. Resulting work will be delivered in a generalized procedural document with individual action plans on each project identified. Of direct and immediate importance is modernization and/or replacing infrastructure from the 1950s-1980s to meet the desired capability of the Warfighter of today. One example is a WWII-generation supply warehouse at MCAS Miramar that has the potential to become a smart warehouse that is Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled and can perform additive manufacturing to make aircraft parts instead of simply storing parts. Other needs include how to effectively and efficiently upgrade ports for the Virginia class submarine that have drastically different power needs and berthing requirements than previous subs, supporting HVAC requirements for F-35 hangers that are incredibly difficult in desert climates, increased anti-terrorism/force protection via of off base parking integrated with autonomous shuttles, on-demand rapid manufacturing or repair parts, and 5G enabled coordination of energy and cyber resources. There are more such examples to identify and curate at each installation, which can be completed through a process that creates actionable plans to build the base of 2030 that is both flexible and capable of being the desired future base in 2050 and beyond. Navy and DoD benefits include: (1) Enhanced planning and modernization efforts to reach smart infrastructure objectives indicated by the United States Marine Corps Installations Energy Strategy and the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance for reducing operation and planning expenditures within the facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization model. (2) Enhanced utilization of $400M DoD funding for 5G communications for connected smart bases. There is a mix of new and legacy buildings that need to communicate to the base operations center. (3) Provided long-term base design that can adapt to unforeseen technological advances, which is critical given the long lead-time of MILCON projects and lack of flexibility after construction. (4) Increased ability to track total cost of ownership and conduct life cycle analysis in real-time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 06, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112079
Entities
People
- Alexander Kohnen
Organizations
- Arizona State University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy