1160402BB SO Advanced Technology Development S200
Abstract
This project conducts rapid prototyping, Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) and Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs). It is a means for demonstrating and evaluating the utility of emerging/advanced technologies in operationally relevant environments with Special Operations Forces (SOF) users. This project integrates emerging technologies and presents them in technology demonstrations, in conjunction with joint experiments and other assessment events. Evaluation results often facilitate the initiation of new sub-projects and the insertion of appropriate technologies to acquisition programs. The project also addresses unique, joint special mission or area-specific needs for which a few rapid prototypes must be developed on a responsive basis, or are of sufficient time sensitivity to accelerate prototyping efforts of a normal acquisition program in any phase. Sub-projects include: Rapid Exploitation of Innovative Technologies (REITS). REITS provides USSOCOM the ability to identify, assess and exploit emerging innovative technologies for SOF capability deficiencies and expedite technology transitions from the laboratory to operational use. These technologies provide new transformational capabilities and immediate operational impacts, while providing a compass for the direction of future SOF procurement. REITS supports both top-down and bottom-up approaches for USSOCOM Components, Theater Special Operations Commands and Special Operations Task Forces to articulate innovative technology recommendations. Requirements are submitted to USSOCOM for review and approval. The approval process is through the USSOCOM Quick Reaction Board (USSOCOM QRB). The USSOCOM QRB is chaired by the USSOCOM Deputy Commander. Members include the Director of Operations, Director of Requirements, the USSOCOM Acquisition Executive, Science Advisors, and the Interagency Task Force Director. The tenets of the QRB are to promote speed, evolution, collaboration, and engagement. An individual Technology Activity can be submitted from every echelon of command through the USSOCOM “HardEdge” portal for initial evaluation and distribution to industry, academia, laboratories or our in-country mobile technology complex to build the solution. The process is detailed in a USSOCOM Directive, “Rapid Technology Support to Special Operations.” C4, ISR and Sensors Capability Area. Exploit emerging technologies to conduct ATDs that provide SOF with a robust C4 and intelligence capability to ensure uninterrupted information exchange, influence situations to support mission accomplishments, and reduce an adversary’s ability to use information. Exploit technologies to conduct ATDs that provide SOF with increased sensory performance. Achieve near real-time data fusion for sensor systems. Mobility, Power and Energy Capability Area. Exploit emerging technologies to conduct ATDs that provide SOF with survivable mobility capabilities on high threat areas and with enhanced situational awareness. Exploit emerging technologies to allow reconnaissance and conduct direct action in high threat areas using unmanned systems. Exploit power system technologies for signature reduction. Develop advanced energy storage for underwater vehicles. SOF Warrior Capability Area. Exploit emerging technologies to conduct ATDs that provide SOF with increased survivability and performance. Enhance individual operator capabilities. Weapons and Munitions Capability Area. Exploit technologies for tunable weapons. •Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL) Technologies Sub-Project. Exploit emerging technologies to utilize the USSOCOM/DoD TTL Science & Technology Roadmap and the TTL Quick Look Capabilities Assessment. Exploit emerging technologies to locate and track targets or items of interest. Pursue advanced development and prototyping of TTL capabilities that have been proven to be feasible and operationally useful in Special Operations Advanced Technology Development. •National to Theater Transition Sub-Project. Conduct additional testing required to transition items from our national forces to theater forces. •Classified Sub-Project (provided under separate cover). •Iridium-Global Positioning System (I-GPS) Sub-Project. Conduct a proof of concept study of I-GPS to evaluate the capability to provide handsets capable of using signals from iridium and GPS satellites to provide anti-jam, positioning, and timing accuracy capabilities. The following technology activities were added by Congress: Field Experimentation Program for Special Operations. Prototype and evaluate manned-unmanned platform and sensor networks to articulate new concepts of operation and employment for SOF. Improved Information Transfer for Special Forces. Apply real-time knowledge management tools using information technologies and cognitive science to meet urgent Special Operations intelligence requirements. Photovoltaic Power Supply. Develop high efficiency photovoltaic power sources for the deployment of autonomous sensors. Advanced Distributed Aperture System (ADAS) Hostile Fire Indicating System (HFIS). Develop and initiate acquisition of the ADAS HFIS required for Special Forces Black Hawk helicopters. Advanced Craft Technology Demonstrations to Quantify and Mitigate Operator Injury. Rapidly field two operational demonstrators to evaluate a shock-mitigating craft with advanced composite materiel and advanced hull design to reduce operational injuries. Autonomous Rendezvous/Formation Flight. Develop the capability for aircraft to maintain position while staying very stable in formation fixed to relative position of other aircraft conditions. Partnership for Defense Innovation WiFi Test Laboratory. Rapidly evaluate and integrate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) secure wireless network technologies that are relevant to the SOF Warrior. Micro-Power Special Operations Generator. Develop a low-signature, rugged, 2-man-portable, multi-fuel, power generator for SOF missions. Small Assault Vehicle Expeditionary. Upgrade and optimize the Small Versatile Maritime Mobility Craft platform through hull design and engine replacement. Technology Infusion Cell. Provide independent, unbiased research and rapid prototype development of emerging technologies to assist SOF to successfully train and fight the war on terror. Affordable Miniature Foliage Penetrating Radar for Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R). Develop radar capable of penetrating the foliage in riverine and coastal environments at ranges consistent with mission parameters. Optical Surveillance Equipment. This system will allow SOF to reproduce large-format/high-resolution calibration patterns used for performance analysis of surveillance systems in black and white, color, and multi-spectral bands. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Detection Unmanned Aircraft. Assess the capability and feasibility of operating an Advanced Developed CBRN Detection Payload integrated in a Vertical Take-off/Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Global Sensors Architecture. Develop an architecture to achieve near real-time data fusion for deployed sensor systems. Increase Helicopter Situational Awareness and Survivability. Continue to develop the Advanced Distributed Aperture System (ADAS) program (sensors, 3-D audio, and ADAS processor). Antennas and other Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) Devices for Intelligence/Special Military. Research, develop and demonstrate antennas and other devices for specialized intelligence and military communications. Tiger Moth Air-Launched Off Board Sensing Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Demonstrate an inexpensive, compact UAV that can be launched from many types of vehicles (ground, sea and air) to enhance the capabilities and situational awareness of the warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- S200_1160402BB_3_0400_PB_2011
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