RDECOM AUSA Sustainment Briefing

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


Mr. Dale A. Ormond

U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

AUSA SUSTAINMENT SYMPOSIUM

Director09 MAY 12

209 MAY 12 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE




RDECOM Organization

ARDECArmaments Research,

Development & Engineering Center

TARDECTank and Automotive

Research, Development &

Engineering Center

NSRDECNatick Soldier

Research, Development & Engineering Center

ECBCEdgewood Chemical

Biological Center

AMRDECAviation & Missile

Research, Development & Engineering Center

ARLArmy Research

Laboratory

AMSAAArmy Material Systems

Analysis Activity

CERDECCommunication-

Electronics Research, Development &

Engineering Center

RFEC Atlantic

RFEC Pacific

RFEC Americas

BG John McGuinessDCG RDECOM &

Senior Commander of Natick

Mr. Dale A. OrmondDirector RDECOM

Mr. Joe WienandDeputy Director (Acting) RDECOM

CSM Lebert BeharieCSM RDECOM

GEN Ann E. DunwoodyCG AMC

Ms. Heidi Shyu Acting ASA(ALT) & AAE

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• Strategic engagement (TRADOC/ASAALT/DA Define Output)

• Efforts directed by ASAALT• Research Focused• Core Funding

• Tactical Engagements (Individual customers define output)• Significant portion of Command’s Efforts (approx 62%)

$41

$229

$558

$1,396

$279

$1,047

$85

$33

$225 $247

4

Other Army

DoD AgenciesNon DoD Agencies

Non-Federal

Engineering Support to PMs (Reimbursable)

Engineering Support to

LCMCs/SRAs

Base OCO

HQ OCO ($3)

CUSTOMER FUNDEDAPPROPRIATED

$41$57

(6.1) $335

(6.2) $593

(6.3) $557 (6.4) $5

(6.5) $11

(6.6) $136

(6.7) $5

CORE R&D Thru ASA(ALT)*

*As of 16 Nov 2011

Congressional Adds to Core R&D Thru ASA(ALT)

SBIR Program Thru ASA(ALT)

MANTECH Program Thru ASA(ALT)

Base OMA

HQ OMA

$44

$33

Total RDECOM FY11 Program Execution ($5,886M)



• Safety

• Programs and Engineering

• Technology Enabled Capability Demonstrations

• Core Technical Competencies– System Engineering and Integration– Manufacturing Technology– Rapid Prototyping/Prototype Fabrication– S&T Management, Acquisition & Demonstration

• International operations, in-theater operations, COCOM-sponsored engagements

• Strategic Communications

• Human Capital

New Strategic Priorities: Lines of Effort



Engagement and Support

Warfighter SupportEngagementTechnology Search



• Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology introduced the TECD concept in 2011

• Three-year efforts encompassing technology development, demonstration & operational evaluation

• Incorporate near-term solutions from the S&T community to demonstrate an operational capability

• Culminate in a decision to field the demonstrated capability, transition to a program of record, or terminate

• TECD focus topics are the 24 S&T challenges

• Stakeholders across the Army identified critical problems that S&T could meaningfully address in the near-term

• Co-chaired by the Army Acquisition Executive and the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, the Army Science & Technology Advisory Group validated these challenges and prioritized them into a Top 10 list

Technology-Enabled Capability Demonstrations



Sustainability & Logistics-Basing

• Purpose: To demonstrate an integrated approach to reducing sustainment requirements for small contingency base operations

• Results:• Reduce power needed to heat &cool living spaces• Increase power efficiency via more effective power

generation & management• Increase water use efficiency via sourcing,

recycling, repurposing & management• Reduce creation of waste & optimize waste

management• Increase waste disposal efficiency via energy

conversion and waste mitigation

• Payoff:• Leaders have more flexibility to position bases• Less time spent on sustainment means greater

troop availability for the mission• Less exposure to threats during logistics operations

& convoys



• Highly mobile, easy to establish• Tailorable, mission -specific• Robust, organically maintainable• QOL improving options

available• Small Unit leaders trained to

operate a base (PSG, 1SG)

• Highly adaptable, mobile & scaleable• Stand Alone & integrated capabilities• Organic and contract maintainable• Inherent QOL enhancing capabilities• Small Unit leaders trained to manage

base efficiency efforts & objectives

• Fixed integrated systems• Adaptable to existing

infrastructure & utilities• Contract maintained• Optimal QOL is standard• Established base management

infrastructure

*Army Equipping Strategies are yet to be determined

50-150 Pax 150-600 Pax 600-1000 Pax

Integrated, waste, water and fuel management solutions for base camps

PB

COP

FOB

Reuse

Sustainability & Logistics-Basing

Recycle

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Sustainability:Reduce Need for Fuel Resupply by 25%

Hot water tank

Cold water blivet

TriconShippingcontainer

Flexible solar reflectorCombined Heat /Power

Pump

Self-Powered Solar Water Heater

TriCon Packaging

of Subsystems

Linked to Form 20’ ISO

with 10,000 lbs Storage

Energy Efficient Ice Supply in Theater (EEISIT)

Safe, Efficient, Man-Portable Appliances (SEMPA)

Self-powered Griddle Concept

Silicon Nanowire Technology

Thermoelectric Subsystem for Self-Powered Equipment



Sustainability: Reduce Need for Water Resupply by 75%

Shower Water Reuse System

Modular Field Kitchen Water Recycling Concept

Rotary Disc Clarifier Modular Field Washer-Sanitizer

Water Recycling

Water recycling foodservice sanitation capability

Future Monitoring



Sustainability:Decrease Waste Generation by 50%

Rotary kiln gasification of solid wastes for base camps

2 ton/dayfield waste

Combustible gas generatespower in diesel genset

Gasifier converts

feedstockinto a

fuel gas

1+ MWh daily

Energy from

Trash———————————————

Sustainable Waste

Reduction for

Deployed Forces

Down Draft Gasifier Technology For Large Combat OutpostsECO Mobile Incinerators

valuated by NATO

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Leap-Ahead Technologies

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VISTA Program Description

Purpose: To regain U.S. Defense’s eroding lead in IR sensors by developing a new affordable advanced capability for the Warfighter.• ASD(R&E) program: Tri-Service participation—NVESD managed• Focuses on III-V technology—commercial foundries for growth• Horizontal integration approach enables a diverse, accessible, low-cost

domestic industry base• Trusted entities with state-of-the-art capabilities teach industry/share

technology knowhow• Leverages industry investment through a consortium• Works hand-in-hand with ManTech program to ensure producibility issues are

addressed rapidly

Results/Products: Lowers cost and increases yield, operating temperatures and format sizes, limiting factors for mercury cadmium telluride-based sensors. • Large-format, dual-band, dual-color FPAs = search, ID, and track at longer

ranges with better resolution• High operating temperature MWIR FPAs=high res compact lightweight

sensors—very wide area coverage• Digital Readout Integrated Circuits (ROICs)=high dynamic range/better

defines the threat

Warfighter Payoff : Competitive advantage over adversaries--regains lead affordably! • Search, identify and track mobile targets in all day/night visibility and

battlefield conditions• Urban environment— wide area EO persistent surveillance at high altitude

& below clouds (tactical UAVs)• Wide area high res coverage for situational awareness, persistent surv &

plume/gunflash detection (industry enabled)

VISTA Milestones

Phase 1 2011-2013

Phase II 2014-2015

SLS 640x480 / 860x480, 20 um pitch MW/LW dual band FPAs

High definition 1280x720 12 um pitch MW/LW dual band FPAs

Barrier - HOT

HOT MWIR lc = 5 um, up to 4Kx4K,10 um pitch FPAs

HOT “large” (8K x 8K) or 4kx4k MWIR sub- arrays, 8um pitch

Digital ROIC

640 x 480 D-ROIC w/low RTS noise /high dyn range

Supply large format D-ROICs for both SLS & HOT FPAs above

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CT Light Machine Gun Overview

Key Technologies• Use of cased-telescoped ammo

• Structural configuration & lightweight materials (aluminum and composites)

• Thermal management

• Ergonomically designed Quick change barrel (handle not shown)

Vented Foregrip

Rotating Chamber allowspush through feed and eject

Long stroke, soft recoilImproves controllability

Full LoopPolymer Links

150 RoundAmmo Soft Pouch

Semi-Auto or Full-Auto Fire @ 600 rpm

Muzzle Compensator

Picatinny Rails

Top mounted flip open feed tray

Adjustable, collapsible buttstock

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Total = 51.3 pounds

Total = 30.9 pounds

20.4 pounds of weight savings (40%) & 12% reduction in ammo volume for SAW Gunner

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Questions?