Soldier Power
Abstract
Soldier and Small Unit Power (SUP) enables dismounted Soldiers to efficiently execute missions for longer durations by reducing the logistical burden associated with fuel and primary (disposable) batteries. Power solutions address energy deficits resulting from increased power demands associated with providing the Soldier with increased situational awareness displays, Global Positioning System (GPS) systems, weapon sensors, radios, and other devices. The Soldier and Small Unit Power system develops and tests power sources and solutions suited for the individual Soldier, team, squad, and platoon in the most austere operating environments, while also providing dismounted Soldiers the ability to execute their missions more efficiently, for longer durations and with fewer battery resupplies. An integrated Soldier power system will provide the Soldier with a wearable power supply that will be significantly more efficient than carrying separate batteries for each device. Soldier power systems will also reduce the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and primary (disposable) batteries, and allow dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions without being tethered to a large generator, vehicle, or supply train. SUP develops systems that consist of the Integrated Soldier Power and Data System-Core (ISPDS-C), Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB), Squad Power Manager (SPM), Universal Battery Charger (UBC), and Soldier Power Generation (SPG) Technologies. Develops and evaluates additional sources of power such as individual Soldier worn systems, renewable energy, and kinetic energy harvesting technologies. This effort is consistent with the Sep 2013 Small Unit Power CDD, the Dec 2011 Operational Energy ICD, and the Mar 2011 Soldier Protection CDD, and the Universal Battery Charger CPD (May 2015). Justification: Beginning in FY18, funding for SUP was realigned to Program Element: 0604827A (Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val)/Projects: EY2 (Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core) and EY3 (Soldier Power Generator) and EY4 (Universal Battery Charger). Under this realignment Soldier and Small Unit Power will continue to develop and test power solutions for the ISPDS, UBC, CWB, SPM and SPG technologies. Platoon Power Generator - PM E2S2: This project supports the demonstration and development of a Platoon Power Generation (PPG). The Small Unit Power PPG (1kW Generator) will provide small units with sufficient portable power to sustain Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) unit power demand in support of 48 to 72 hour missions using a common logistical fuel (JP-8). It will be used for charging batteries and powering various types of Army communications and electronics devices. It will provide sufficient power to recharge and power all Platoon equipment and fulfill residual power gaps at the Squad and Soldier level. The generator will provide Platoon power for charging batteries when away from vehicles in Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCT), Armor Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) and as a power source for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT) in austere environments. FY17 funds will be used for the preparation of MS "B" and allow for the award and management of R&D contracts to two manufacturers to develop and demonstrate a 1kW PPG in FY18.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- S65_0604827A_5_2040_PB_2018
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