SEA BASE PLANNING, OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS
Abstract
This activity includes support for Sea Base Integrated Operations; Surface Connector Vehicle Transfer; Automated Weapons Assembly; and Sense and Respond Logistics. Sea Basing will require more robust afloat command and control for sustainment activities. Logistics must integrate with the joint task force common operating picture, and provide awareness of mission supportability and readiness at an operational and tactical level. This activity will produce techniques and systems to support automated transfer of cargo from shipboard unload/onload point to stowage spaces. This activity further supports the Seabasing mission of marshalling troops, equipment, and materials. It will improve current replenishment capabilities for transfer of cargo between Sea Base/Logistics vessels (large ship-to-ship) during high sea states, while maintaining safety of operations. Technologies include optical recognition, advanced robotics for weapons assembly, integrated data architectures, high-strength composites, wear-resistant coatings, environmental sensing, ship-motion compensation for force control-based systems, intelligent systems, and robotics. FY11 to FY12 funding decrease is due to the re-aligment of funds for higher priority requirements. The decrease of funding from FY 2012 to FY 2013 is the result of the transfer of resources from this R2 activity to a new FNC R2 activities titled Sea Basing (FNC). Efforts in this R2 activity have been continued from FY 2012 to FY 2013 into the new R2 activity to support all FNC program EC Investments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- f03535c84ec07a11f098040d20f5b478