WMD Counterforce Technologies

Abstract

The Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Counterforce Technologies project provides applied research to support 1) full and sub-scale testing required to investigate countering WMD weapon effects and sensor performance, 2) weapon effects modeling algorithm development, and 3) development of visualization and situational awareness tools to support the next generation Technical Reachback analysis cell. This project provides combatant commanders the prediction capability and the attack options to engage WMD targets, to include related Hard & Deeply Buried Targets (HDBTs) as the proliferation and hardness of this class of targets increases. The project conducts weapon effects phenomenology (WEP) tests, analyzes data, conducts high performance computer simulations, and creates/modifies software to more accurately model cratering effects, fragmentation (both primary & secondary), internal air blast, equipment/container damage, structural response, agent release, near miss lethality, and penetration. These efforts will lead to advanced modeling and simulation capability in the countering WMD planning tools, to include the Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA) planning tool used for weaponeering and the Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) planning tool used for force/structure protection. The Advanced Energetics Program develops new novel energetic materials and weapon design technology for rapid, directed and enhanced energy release, providing new capability to defeat difficult WMD/HDBTs. The Advanced Energetics Program develops new high energy systems well above current chemical energy levels to defeat WMD targets beyond the reach of traditional high explosive blast/frag warhead technology. The decrease from FY 2013 to FY 2014 is predominately due to the relative impact of Congressional reductions in FY 2013 and reduced investment in DTRA wargaming. The decrease from FY 2014 to FY 2015 is predominantly due to reduced investment in small and medium-scale validation and parametric study experiments for advanced energetics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
RM_0602718BR_2_0400_PB_2015

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Organizations

  • Royal Marines

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Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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