Engineering Analysis
Abstract
This project provides a rapid response capability to support Special Operations Forces (SOF) platforms (ground, air and maritime) , Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) payload sensors and soldier systems. The purpose is to correct system deficiencies, improve asset life, and enhance mission capability through the means of feasibility studies, analysis of alternatives, pre-developmental risk reduction studies, and engineering analyses. This project provides the engineering required to improve the design and performance integrity of the SOF platforms, UAV payload sensors and soldier support systems, sub-systems, equipment, and embedded computer software as they relate to the maintenance, overhaul, repair, quality assurance, modifications, materiel improvements, and service life extensions. This project also conducts risk reduction studies, analyses, and demonstrations to support emerging, time-critical weapons and sensor enhancements. Platform Engineering Analysis: Funding supports engineering assessments and evaluation of technology, manufacturing, and integration readiness in six distinct areas: 1) small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) payloads; 2) air-to-ground interoperability; 3) mission suite architectures; 4) common sensor suites; 5) low-cost, high-load-out Special Operations Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGMs) and air-launched UAS; and 6) next generation Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Soldier System Engineering Analysis: Funding supports engineering assessments and evaluation of technology feasibility, producibility, and integration readiness in the following areas: 1) next generation lightweight low-cost body armor and ballistic helmets 2) ballistic and laser variable light transmission protective eyewear 3) soldier worn sensors to assess ballistic and blast events as well as soldier health 4) next generation soldier worn load carriage systems 5) soldier worn head borne communications that provide greater situational awareness and hearing protection. National to Theater Transition Engineering Analysis: Provides additional engineering analysis and testing required to transition items from national forces to theater forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- SF101_1160402BB_3_0400_PB_2016
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