FORCE PROTECTION
Abstract
This activity supports the Force Protection Thrust's applied research program. Technologies are being developed that focus on the following: Landmine avoidance, detection, and breaching/neutralization; Counter Improvised Explosive Devices; Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar, and Sniper; Technologies for improved protection for individuals including Marine Personnel Protective Equipment against blast, ballistic and blunt impact threats and in chemical, radiological, and biological environments; and physical installation and checkpoint security. Beginning in FY 2009, Mine Counter Measure (MCM) efforts are funded within this activity. Force Protection (FP) related technologies, including all MCM and counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) related technology development are now reflected in this thrust area's submission. FY 2009 reflects funding for a DoD directed integrated capability demonstration supporting the Protection of Ground Forces and Systems. This capability demonstration has been directed to be wide ranging and encompass technologies for: -Pre-detonation of IEDs, -Personal protection materials, -Personal power generation, -Micro power sources, and -Augmented reality The integrated demonstration will be a broad, multi-year thrust to both investigate technology integration as well as spur application of more fundamental technologies to force and platform protection. The goal is multiple broad phased force protection applications and technologies, with off-ramps for fielding successes. Technologies being developed by the Force Protection activity are central to the integrated demonstration program. The FY 2009 to FY 2010 increase results from accelerating efforts required to complete a neutralization effort focused on applying passive infrared phenomenology understanding to a capability enabling rapid defeat of Passive InfraRed Sensor (PIR) devices from significant stand-off distances. The FY2010 to FY2011 increase results from accelerated efforts in personal protection - specifically, completion of multi-material fiber level modeling and simulation for ballistic fabric optimization and development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b81aa70efeb0d859252b3d521786038f