Army and Independent Research and Development

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1 Army and Independent Research and Development NDIA 10th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference Empowering Soldiers through High Technology Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati Deputy Director for Laboratory Management 23 April 2009

2 Introduction Army Science and Technology (S&T) Priorities The Next Generation of Revolutionary Technologies Independent Research and Development (IR&D) 2

3 Strategy what is Army S&T working to achieve Foster innovation and accelerate/mature technology to enable Future Force capabilities while exploiting opportunities to rapidly transition technology to the Current Force Current Force Enabling the Future Force Future Force Modular Protective Systems Immersive Training Add on Armor for Tactical Vehicles 120mm Mid-Range Munition Micro Air Vehicle Enhancing the Current Force Virus-based Self- Assembling Electrodes Advanced Batteries Armor Kit Wearable Flexible Displays Mounted Combat System (MCS) 3

4 Force Protection $332M Force Protection $370M ISR $149M C4 $144M Lethality $161M Soldier $135M Logistics $92M Rotorcraft $72M Classified $62M Unmanned Vehicle $54M Mil Eng & Environment $47M Advanced Simulation $37M Basic Research $379M echnology Area Investments to Achieve Warfighter S&T Outcomes List of 37 Tier One Warfighter FY09 $1.8B Medical $140M Shaping the FY09/10 Portfolio JCA JCA JCA JCA JCA JCA S&T Outcomes (1 of 2) Battle Command Network* Counter IED and Mine* Power & Energy* Human Dimension* Training* Communicate in the Combined/Joint Environment Future Force JIM Interoperability Big 5 Warfighter S&T Outcomes 10 Comprehensive Warfighter Austere A/SPOD Physical Assessment Austere Outcomes A/SPOD Protection and includes Security Big 5 Austere A/SPOD Enhancement Analysis Reporting of Intelligence Information Battle Observe and Command Collect Information Network Worldwide Collect and Manage Biometric Data Counter Standoff Sense IED Through and Walls Mine UGV Autonomous Movement Power UGV Autonomous and Energy Tactical Behaviors Responsive and Sustainable Aviation Support Human Effective Aviation Dimension Operations in the Contemporary Environment * Training Big 5 Integrated Warfighter Outcomes Force List Protection of 37 Tier One Warfighter Battlespace S&T Outcomes Awareness (2 of 2) Force RSTA Application and Attack Operations Networked Precision Fires and Effects Logistics Scaleable Effects Versus Platforms Scaleable Effects Versus Personnel Unmanned Point Neutralization Systems of CBRN - explosive Operations hazards Visual and virtual obstacle marking system Improved Soldier Protection Includes all Lightweight Army Tier Soldier I Outcomes aligned Ballistic Protection with S&T portfolio Lightweight Platform Ballistic Protection Reliability Prognostics & Diagnostics Alternative Energy Sources Force Health Protection Initiative Increase control of unmanned systems Future Force Multi modal Human Computer Interface Increase Future Force Soldier Cognitive Functions While Under Stress Language and cultural awareness Dismounted soldier virtual training environment Adaptive training system _Killion_ASTWG_Final

5 Big-Five Warfighter Outcomes that Guide S&T Investment Battle Command Network Beyond-line-of-sight Optimized for mobile operations Increase access to the individual Soldier Counter IED and Mine Detect, identify and neutralize CBRNE obstacles Safe standoff distance Maintains maneuver force momentum while protecting Soldiers and platforms Enhanced agility to operate worldwide, reducing weight and volume Sufficient pulsed power enabling advanced lethality options Power & Energy Increased continuous power and fuel economy Dismounted Soldiers to possess twice available power, at half the tactical weight Enhance & restore cognitive and physical performance Soldiers incorporated into highly trained and competent small units Access on potential vs. high school performance Mitigate the increase in physiological and psychological tress Improving mental, moral and physical capacity and performance Human Dimension Training Live, virtual, constructive and mixed venues Impart more skills, faster, at lower cost, with greater retention than currently achievable Use non-traditional home station training techniques; train prior to employment Enhance and account for individual proficiencies and learning rates (outcome based) 5

6 Army S&T Priorities Battle Command Network Counter IED and Mine Power and Energy Human Dimension Training Force Protection Battlespace Awareness Force Application Logistics Unmanned Systems Operations S&T portfolio aligned with Warfighter needs 6

7 The Next Generation of Revolutionary Technologies Decade of the 1970 s Structural Imaging 1971 First Practical X-ray Computed Tomography Image Artificial Intelligence Shakey the robot Schematic of Early ARPANET Microprocessors Supercomputing Today for 2020 and beyond Functional Brain Imaging & Beyond Nanotechnology Robotics Quantum Computing 1971 First 4-Bit Micro-Processor in Production ARPANET 1975 Cray Supercomputer 1975 Cray I Supercomputer Network Science Immersive Environments Biotechnology Arcade Games Genetic Engineering 7

8 Complexity Demands Disruptive Technology Ground Combat Vehicle Evolution M47 Patton FM Radio Direct View Optics Engine Gauges Ballistic Periscopes Soldier as System Evolution Late 1960s Soldier FM radio Early I2 devices Binoculars M-16 with daylight scope M1A2 Abrams Secure data/voice radio Thermal Viewer FBCB2 Digital Battle Command Digital Fire Control 1 Color/3 Monochromatic Displays Future Force Warrior (FFW) Integrated body armor & equipment carriage suite Helmet mounted thermal imaging Radio digitally linked to unit communications network displaying individual locations Laser aided weapon precision fire control Embedded training Helicopter Evolution AH-1 G Cobra FM Radio Direct View Optics 2.75 inch rockets and 7.62mm machine gun AH-64 Apache Longbow Secure data/voice radio Integrated pilot night vision system Digital fire control linking gunners view & weapons systems Longbow MMW radar Hellfire missiles and 30mm cannon Survivable rotors up to 23mm AA 8

9 Revolutionary Technologies Nanotechnology/ Biotechnology Bio-Inspired Energy-Dispersive Materials Virus-based Self- Assembling Electrodes Autonomous Systems Nanofluidics Network Science Nanoflyer Micro Autonomous Systems Technology CTA 9

10 Revolutionary Technologies Neuroscience S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 Group S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38 S40 S41 S42 S43 S44 S45 S46 S47 fmri Quantum Information Science Immersive Technology 10

11 Army S&T Enterprise Research, Development & Engineering Centers & Labs U.S. Army Materiel Command U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab Tank-Automotive RDEC Research Inst. of Environmental Medicine Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences Army Research Lab Battlefield Environments and Survivability Elements Research Inst. of Chemical Defense Research Inst. of Infectious Disease Walter Reed Army Inst. of Research Space & Missile Defense Technology Center Coastal & Hydraulics Lab Environmental Lab Geotechnical & Structures Lab Info Tech Lab Edgewood Chem Bio Center Army Research Lab Army Research Office Institute of Surgical Research Communications & Electronics RDEC Armament RDEC Construction Engineering Research Lab Army Aeroflightdynamics Directorate Natick Soldier Center Topographic Engineering Center Simulation & Training Technology Center Aviation & Missile RDEC Aeromedical Research Lab 11

12 Partnering leveraging other Services, Agencies, Academia, Industry & International Other Services Air Force Navy/USMC PTSD treatment Versatile, Affordable, Advanced Turbine Engine Agencies DARPA DTRA DoE labs DHS NIH NASA Micro Air Vehicle Academia Georgia Tech MIT Penn State USC UMd UC System Delaware Michigan Arizona State. Industry Primarily technology development to create options for PMs Small Business Innovation Research solutions from nontraditional sources Army Venture Capital Initiative dismounted Soldier power Transparent Armor Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc. NLOS-LS International The Technical Cooperation Program (US, UK, CA, AUS, NZ) NATO Research & Technology Organization Bilateral Agreements (UK, CA, IS, FR, GE ) Co-investment with UK to advance stateof-the-art in network science 12

13 Upcoming Events/Opportunities TRADOC Information Information Exchange Program AMRDEC CERDEC Technology Interchange Meetings TARDEC ARDEC AUSA (Winter/Spring) Army Science Conference 13

14 For More Information Links to pertinent websites RDECOM mmands/commandstructure/rdecom/ US Army Corps of Engineers US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Service IR&D Lead Contact info: Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati