SOF Information and Broadcast Systems Advanced Technology/S225
Abstract
This project conducts rapid prototyping of information and broadcast system technology. This includes cyber capabilities that predict the best media channels to reach potential target audiences, data mining and information collections tools, propaganda and social behavior analytical tools, cultural analysis toolsets and emerging technologies that support the planning and analytical needs for the Psychological Operations (PSYOP) forces. It provides a means for demonstrating and evaluating the utility of emerging/advanced technologies in as realistic an operational environment as possible by SOF users. This project integrates efforts within this project and conducts technology demonstrations in conjunction with joint experiments and other assessment events and performs market research on emerging technologies that support all phases of PSYOP. Evaluation results are included in a transition package, which assists in the initiation of or insertion into an acquisition program. The project also addresses unique, joint special mission or area-specific needs. Seeks technologies that will transform current PSYOP capabilities through two major objectives: 1) Exploit technologies capable of disseminating products to reach target audiences across a variety of media to include audiences in denied areas. 2) Automate and improve PSYOP planning and analytical capability through technologies that are integrated into SOF planning systems (Cultural Analysis, Targeting, Theme Development, Media & Product Selection, Distribution & Dissemination, and Measures of Effectiveness). Develop software applications that increase the efficiency and shorten the timeline to get PSYOP dissemination packages approved. Develop hardware/software tools that facilitate the collaboration and sharing of information and other critical data. PSYOP Modernization. This initiative will initiate and continue development of emergent technologies available in the marketplace to transform and modernize PSYOP planning, analysis, development, broadcast, distribution, dissemination, and feedback capabilities. This initiative will also continue development of appropriate emerging technologies initially identified by ATDs and ACTDs to transition to acquisition programs. Technologies include: multi-frequency broadcasts systems; digital broadcast capabilities; remote controlled electronic paper; near real-time command and control of unattended PSYOP systems, especially in denied areas; focused/beam speaker sound technologies; visual projection technologies; advanced commercial broadcast technologies including amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) radio transmitters and antenna; television (TV) transmitter and antenna systems; internet and telephony dissemination and broadcast systems, technologies capable of disseminating PSYOP products to reach target audiences across a wide variety of media into denied areas; and technologies that automate and improve PSYOP planning and analytical capability through integrated capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- S225_1160472BB_3_0400_PB_2011
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