Information Science and Applications

Abstract

The Information Science and Applications project provides (1) systems engineering and analysis support across all other projects, (2) innovative counterproliferation research and development, and (3) technical advisory reachback support on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) effects and consequences. The systems engineering effort provides research and development with requirements, technology, architecture analyses and proof-of-principle capability necessary for making decisions on strategic planning, research and development investments, new initiatives, cooperation, ventures with new customers, and accomplishment of high-level, short notice special projects. It also conducts the development, validation and fielding of the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES) as a part of the U.S. commitment under arms control treaties. The innovative counterproliferation effort conducts research and development to investigate, identify, develop and transition short term, high payoff technologies from Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), other government agencies, industry, academia and international Science and Technology partners into the respective DTRA and other research and development programs and to end user organizations. The technical reachback effort provides 24 hour/7 days per week information and analyses on potential impacts of a WMD event to Warfighters and First Responders in consult with DTRA’s Combating WMD Research and Development subject matter experts. This project also provides support to international Counter-WMD science and technology cooperation by developing modifications, improvements, or new technologies and information tools suitable for foreign release and cooperative efforts. Program RA supports the National Strategy for Countering Biological Threat priority/focus area 3) Capability Expansion and 4) Leveraging Science. DTRA’s integration of the Chemical-Biological Simulation Suite into the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-yield Explosives (CBRNE) Tactical Training System (CTTS) toolset to represent the threat delivery, hazard environment, and real-time sensors will be utilized for training and passive defense within the battlespace. Particularly in support of Leveraging Science, DTRA continues comprehensive information exchanges with Chief of Science and Technology (S&T) Offices across various agencies responsible for countering biological threats in response to SecDef S&T Priorities Memorandum. This program also targets development of a common picture of biological threats, clarification of lead on specific counter bio mission areas, and collaboration on common technology development. The decrease from FY 2012 to FY 2013 is predominantly due to reduced investment in systems engineering collaboration with external partners and customers and the slowing development and fielding of innovative technologies to the warfighter. The decrease from FY 2013 to FY 2014 is predominately due to decreased investment in research and development analysis support to fund increased investment in RU-Fundamental Research for Combatting WMD and RG-Defeat Technologies.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: RA_0602718BR_2_0400_PB_2014

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Readers

• Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.