Electrifying Operational Energy in Contested Logistics
Abstract
The proposed work will develop an analytical tool for sizing requirements for an electrified battlefield, identify optimal logistics plans, and generate a techno-economic and environmental impact assessment. Work here will complement other efforts that are placing well-justified attention on individual pieces of this problem space # tactical microgrid standard, electric vehicle design, charging infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, power quality, and more # and the proposed work is needed to evaluate the systems-level question of #How much power, energy, weight, time, and people is needed to electrify the battlefield?# And further, how do those requirements vary by unit size, composition, mission, and duration. The approach will provide data-driven thinking for the potential and constraints of electrifying the battlefield, and will also uncover further areas of applied research and development to realize the goals and benefits for Marine Corps and DoD. Naval benefits include (1) establishing parameters to electrify operational energy tomeet the variety of battlefield and mission conditions while satisfying objectives for Universal Battlefield Power and seamless useof electric and autonomous vehicles, (2) accelerating the adoption of smaller, dispersed, resilient, and adaptive basing systems toimprove energy system posture resilience. These benefits align with the Naval Research and Development Framework that prioritizes increased flexibility for integrated and distributed forces, and (3) enabling enable rapid adoption of clean and zero-emission vehicles as detailed in Presidential Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312653
Entities
People
- Nathan G. Johnson
Organizations
- Arizona State University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy