Operational 3- Dimension (Op3D)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for Op3D in FY 2010. The Op3D JCTD is a joint interagency-sponsored program sponsored by USSOCOM. The objective of the Op3D JCTD is to develop and transition capabilities to quickly discover, manage, generate, exploit, disseminate and accurately update 3D GEOINT data from multiple collection systems to the warfighter. This JCTD will also develop and deliver Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and appropriate Concept of Operations (CONOPS) with Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs). This controlled process will enhance effective transition to multiple GEOINT and 3D database production facilities to support military operations. The JCTD will consist of three overlapping development and demonstration spirals. The focus of Spiral One will be on GEOINT Production Centers such as the Special Operations Forces Planning, Rehearsal and Execution Preparation (SOFPREP) facility and will run ten months. The duration of Spiral Two will be eleven months and will focus on dissemination of 3D products to the warfighter and the means for the warfighters to exploit the products. The duration of Spiral Three will be eight months and will focus on final enhancements, user evaluations and transition. It is the intent of the JCTD to demonstrate the capabilities during Special Operations Forces (SOF) Emerald Warrior exercises. Residuals from the effort will include an enhanced 3D data processing pipeline, warfighter/analyst exploitation tools, TTPs, CONOPs, user guides and training packages. The Op3D CONOP consists of four phases: Phase I – Collection/Discovery – Import and export modules exercising standards for a variety of 3D sources result in improved sharing of 3D source data. GEOINT source data discovery and management via automated search, retrieval and management processes enhance data and product retrieval. Phase II – Processing – 3D scene visualization databases are the output of data processed through imagery manipulation, feature extraction and digital elevation model (DEM) production tasks. Phase III – Dissemination – Databases are efficiently disseminated to various production facilities and the warfighters, including disadvantaged users, by employing compression, data streaming, database update subscription, and automated database update pushes. Phase IV – Exploitation – The warfighter/analyst uses exploitation tools to take advantage of the 3D products provided by Op3D to establish a common operational picture of urban and austere environments and serve other critical functions for military operations. USSOCOM acts as Lead Service and is responsible for requirements validation and transition management for the SOF community. The Director, Army Geospatial Center (AGC), will be the Technical Manager (TM) providing: program management for funding and technical development; interagency coordination; oversight for contracts to provide technologies; and direct development community activities. The TM will plan and conduct technical testing, demonstrations, and test readiness reviews; and provide components and/or enhancements to existing components to the Operational Manager (OM) to support timely execution of operational demonstrations. The USSOCOM Special Operations Planning, Rehearsal and Execution Preparation Planning (SOFPREP) Branch Chief will provide the TM with subject matter expertise. As Deputy TM will also support all transition activities associated with the SOFPREP facility. USSOCOM J7T will plan, coordinate, and direct all user activities related to the JCTD. The OM will coordinate user participants, user-provided equipment, and user-provided facilities for both technical and operational demonstrations and events. The OM will develop the CONOPS, mission scenarios, requirements documentation, and demonstration plans, and will plan for extended user evaluations and operational use of residuals. The OM is responsible for coordinating with an Operational Test Agency (OTA) for the development of the Integrated Assessment Plan (IAP) and conduct of the assessments. The OM will develop the final OUA report. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) will develop and implement a Transition Plan to transition successful Op3D technologies into programs of record. However, the ultimate responsibility for transition rests with the Services of JCTD stakeholders and their production centers including USSOCOM and the SOFPREP Production Center. The transition strategy for the Op3D JCTD is to spiral off capabilities throughout the JCTD into Agency and Service Production Centers. Residuals from the effort will include data archiving and management tools, data processing software, data dissemination capabilities, warfighter/analyst exploitation tools, TTPs, CONOPS, user guides and training packages.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b550556f4801483cc4f162d7d1306a10