Information Sciences and Applications
Abstract
The RA project provides (1) advanced data analytics, knowledge management, and systems engineering support across all other projects, (2) innovative counterproliferation Research & Development (R&D), (3) Technical Reachback support on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) effects and consequences, (4) collaborative Counter WMD (CWMD) analysis capabilities between Department of Defense (DoD) and key interagency and international partners through a globally accessible net-centric framework, and (5) other research activities that benefit the public through analysis and engagement to reduce and counter the threats posed by WMD via the Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering WMD at the Naval Postgraduate School. The advanced analytics program provides systems engineering and R&D with requirements, technology, architecture analyses, and proof-of-principle capabilities necessary for making decisions on strategic planning, R&D investments, new initiatives, cooperation, ventures with new customers, and accomplishment of high-level, short notice special projects. The innovative counterproliferation effort conducts R&D to investigate, identify, develop, and transition short term, high payoff technologies from the DTRA, other government agencies, industry, academia, and international Science and Technology (S&T) partners into DTRA's, and others R&D programs, and to end user organizations. The Technical Reachback effort provides 24 hour/7 days per week information and analyses on potential impacts of WMD events to warfighters and first responders in consult with the DTRA’s CWMD R&D subject matter experts. Net-centric modeling access and support provides a real-time accessible framework which enables DTRA's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Modeling & Simulation codes to provide an integrated suite of CWMD decision support capabilities. This project also provides support to international CWMD S&T cooperation including the development of modifications and improvements to new technologies and information tools suitable for foreign release and cooperative efforts. Other research activities via analysis and engagement include collaborating with scientific, technical, and social science faculty/experts to help understand and anticipate future WMD capabilities. This effort also provides management and support of the Threat Reduction Advisory Committee which provides independent expert advice to the Secretary of Defense on CWMD. The increase from FY 2014 to FY 2015 is due to increased investment in advanced analytics, modeling and simulation (M&S), and hazardous effects characterization while reducing investment in systems engineering collaboration with external partners/customers. The increase from FY 2015 to FY 2016 is due to increased investment in advanced analytics and M&S.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- RA_0602718BR_2_0400_PB_2016
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