NAVY
SBIR FY08.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The responsibility for the implementation, administration and management of the Navy SBIR program is with the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Director of the Navy SBIR Program is Mr. John Williams, john.williams6@navy.mil. For general inquiries or problems with electronic submission, contact the DoD Help Desk at 1-866-724-7457 (8AM to 5PM EST). For program and administrative questions, please contact the Program Managers listed in Table 1; do not contact them for technical questions. For technical questions about the topic, contact the Topic Authors listed under each topic on the website before 19 May 2008. Beginning 19 May, the SITIS system (http://www.dodsbir.net/Sitis/Default.asp) listed in section 1.5c of the program solicitation must be used for any technical inquiry.
TABLE 1: NAVY ACTIVITY SBIR PROGRAM MANAGERS POINTS OF CONTACT
Topic Numbers
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Point of Contact |
Activity |
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N08-103 thru N08-114 N08-115 thru N08-157 |
Mr. Paul Lambert Mrs. Janet McGovern |
MARCOR NAVAIR |
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N08-158 thru N08-185 N08-186 N08-187 N08-189 thru N08-195 |
Mr. Dean Putnam Ms. Bree Hartlage Ms. Erica Bukva Mrs. Tracy Frost |
NAVSEA NAVSUP NSMA ONR |
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N08-196 thru N08-198 N08-199 thru N08-200 |
Mr. Steve Stewart Mr. Charlie Marino |
SPAWAR SSP |
The Navy’s SBIR program is a mission‑oriented program that integrates the needs and requirements of the Navy’s Fleet through R&D topics that have dual‑use potential, but primarily address the needs of the Navy. Companies are encouraged to address the manufacturing needs of the Defense Sector in their proposals. Information on the Navy SBIR Program can be found on the Navy SBIR website at http://www.onr.navy.mil/sbir. Additional information pertaining to the Department of the Navy’s mission can be obtained by viewing the website at http://www.navy.mil.
PHASE I GUIDELINES
Follow the instructions in the DoD Program Solicitation at www.dodsbir.net/solicitation for program requirements and proposal submission. Cost estimates for travel to the sponsoring activity's facility for one day of meetings are recommended for all proposals and required for proposals submitted to MARCOR, NAVSEA, and SPAWAR. The Navy encourages proposers to include, within the 25 page limit, an option which furthers the effort and will bridge the funding gap between Phase I and the Phase II start. Phase I options are typically exercised upon the decision to fund the Phase II. For NAVAIR topics N08-115 thru N08-157 the base amount should not exceed $80,000 and 6 months; the option should not exceed $70,000 and 6 months. For all other Navy topics the base effort should not exceed $70,000 and 6 months; the option should not exceed $30,000 and 3 months. PROPOSALS THAT HAVE A HIGHER DOLLAR AMOUNT THAN ALLOWED FOR THAT TOPIC WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
The Navy will evaluate and select Phase I proposals using the evaluation criteria in section 4.2 of the DoD solicitation in descending order of importance with technical merit being most important, followed by the qualifications, and followed by commercialization potential. Due to limited funding, the Navy reserves the right to limit awards under any topic and only proposals considered to be of superior quality will be funded.
One week after solicitation closing, email notifications that proposals have been received and processed for evaluation will be sent. Consequently, e-mail addresses on the proposal coversheets must be correct
The Navy typically awards a firm fixed price contract or a small purchase agreement for Phase I.
PHASE I SUMMARY REPORT
In addition to the final report required in the funding agreement, all awardees must electronically submit a non-proprietary summary of that report (and without any proprietary or data rights markings) through the Navy SBIR website. Following the template provided on the site, submit the summary at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/sbir, click on “Submission”, and then click on “Submit a Phase I or II Summary Report”. This summary will be publicly accessible via the Navy’s Search Database.
NAVY FAST TRACK DATES AND REQUIREMENTS
The Fast Track application must be received by the Navy 150 days from the Phase I award start date. Phase II Proposal must be submitted within 180 days of the Phase I award start date. Any Fast Track applications or proposals not meeting these dates may be declined. All Fast Track applications and required information must be sent to the Technical Point of Contact for the contract and to the appropriate Navy Activity SBIR Program Manager listed in Table 1 above. The information required by the Navy, is the same as the information required under the DoD Fast Track described in section 4.5 of this solicitation.
PHASE II GUIDELINES
Phase II proposal submission, other than Fast Track, is by invitation only. If you have been invited, follow the instructions in the invitation. Each of the Navy Activities has different instructions for Phase II submission. Visit the website cited in the invitation to get specific guidance before submitting the Phase II proposal.
The Navy will invite, evaluate and select Phase II proposals using the evaluation criteria in section 4.3 of the DoD solicitation in descending order of importance with technical merit being most important, followed by the qualifications, and followed by commercialization potential. Due to limited funding, the Navy reserves the right to limit awards under any topic and only proposals considered to be of superior quality will be funded.
Under the new OSD (AT&L) directed Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP), the Navy SBIR program will be structuring more of our Phase II contracts in a way that allows for increased funding levels based on the projects transition potential. This will be done through either multiple options that may range from $250K to $1M each, substantial expansions to the existing contract, or a second phase II award. For currently existing phase II contracts, the goals of the CPP will primarily be attained through contract expansions, some of which may significantly exceed the $750K recommended limits for Phase II awards not identified as a CPP project. All projects in the CPP will include notice of such status in their Phase II contract modifications.
All awardees, during the second year of the Phase II, must attend a one-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) meeting. This meeting is typically held in the summer in the Washington, D.C. area. Information can be obtained at http://www.dawnbreaker.com/navytap. Awardees will be contacted separately regarding this program. It is recommended that Phase II cost estimates include travel to Washington, D.C. for this event.
As with the Phase I award, Phase II award winners must electronically submit a Phase II summary (without any proprietary or data rights markings) through the Navy SBIR website at the end of their Phase II.
A Navy Activity will not issue a Navy SBIR Phase II award to a company when the elapsed time between the completion of the Phase I award and the actual Phase II award date is eight (8) months or greater; unless the process and the award have been formally reviewed and approved by the Navy SBIR Program Office. Also, any SBIR Phase I contract that has been extended by a no cost extension beyond one year will be ineligible for a Navy SBIR Phase II award using SBIR funds.
The Navy typically awards a cost plus fixed fee contract or an Other Transaction Agreement for Phase II.
The Navy has adopted a Phase II Enhancement Plan to encourage transition of Navy SBIR funded technology to the Fleet. Since the Law (PL102-564) permits Phase III awards during Phase II work, the Navy may match on a one-to-four ratio, SBIR funds to funds that the company obtains from an acquisition program, usually up to $250,000. The SBIR enhancement funds may only be provided to the existing Phase II contract. If you have questions, please contact the Navy Activity SBIR Program Manager.
Public Law 106-554 and the 2002 Small Business Innovation Research Program Policy Directive (Directive) provide for protection of SBIR data rights under SBIR Phase III awards. Per the Directive, a Phase III SBIR award is any work that derives from, extends or logically concludes effort(s) performed under prior SBIR funding agreements, but is funded by sources other than the SBIR program. Thus, any contract or grant where the technology is the same as, derived from, or evolved from a Phase I or a Phase II SBIR/STTR contract and awarded to the company which was awarded the Phase I/II SBIR is a Phase III SBIR contract. This covers any contract/grant issued as a follow-on Phase III SBIR award or any contract/grant award issued as a result of a competitive process where the awardee was an SBIR firm that developed the technology as a result of a Phase I or Phase II SBIR. The Navy will give SBIR Phase III status to any award that falls within the above-mentioned description, which includes according SBIR Data Rights to any noncommercial technical data and/or noncommercial computer software delivered in Phase III that was developed under SBIR Phase I/II effort(s). The government’s prime contractors and/or their subcontractors shall follow the same guidelines as above and ensure that companies operating on behalf of the Navy protect rights of the SBIR company.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Proposals submitted with Federal Government organizations (including the Naval Academy, Naval Post Graduate School, or any other military academy) as subcontractors will be subject to approval by the Small Business Administration (SBA) after selection and prior to award.
Any contractor proposing research that requires human, animal and recombinant DNA use is advised to view requirements at website http://www.onr.navy.mil/sci_tech/ahd_usage.asp. This website provides guidance and notes approvals that may be required before contract/work may begin.
PHASE I PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
All of the following criteria must be met or your proposal will be REJECTED.
____1. Make sure you have added a header with company name, proposal number and topic number to each page of your technical proposal.
____2. Your technical proposal has been uploaded and the DoD Proposal Cover Sheet, the DoD Company Commercialization Report, and the Cost Proposal have been submitted electronically through the DoD submission site by 6:00 a.m. EST 18 June 2008.
____3. After uploading your file and it is saved on the DoD submission site, review it to ensure that it appears correctly.
____4. For NAVAIR topics N08-115 thru N08-157, the base effort does not exceed $80,000 and 6 months and the option does not exceed $70,000 and 6 months. For all other proposals, the Phase I proposed cost for the base effort does not exceed $70,000 and 6 months and for the option $30,000 and 3 months. The costs for the base and option are clearly separate, and identified on the Proposal Cover Sheet, in the cost proposal, and in the work plan section of the proposal.
Navy SBIR 082 Topic Index
N08-103 Autonomic Logistics Tactical Logistics Data Communcation Network
N08-104 Development of Single-Layer Universal Combat Uniform Material
N08-105 Efficient, Low Emission Generator
N08-106 Miniature Rapid Accurate Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor
N08-107 Flexible Body Armor
N08-108 Wireless Battery Charging Methods for Distributed Soldier electronic Devices
N08-109 “Smart Dust” and Nanotechnology for Joint Weapons Systems Diagnostics/Prognostics
N08-110 Hollow Fiber Freeze Thaw Filter
N08-111 Objective Live-Training Infantry Performance Metrics for Automated After Action Review
N08-112 High Efficiency Vortex Tube
Technology
N08-113 Electrochemical Oxidation Technology
N08-114 Anodizing of Aluminum Parts for Small Arms
N08-115 Rugged and Durable Fiber Optic Replacement
N08-116 Open Data Distribution Service (DDS) for use in a real time simulation laboratory environment
N08-117 Rapid Tactics Development Using Existing, Low-Cost Virtual Environments
N08-118 Development of Methodology for Moving Body Simulation Based on Computational Fluid
Dynamics
N08-119 Innovative Concepts for Ultra-light and Reliable Hydraulic Actuators
N08-120 Smart Gasket for Catapult Low Loss Launch Valve (LLLV)
N08-121 Weapon System Performance in Complex Radio Frequency (RF) Environments
N08-122 Advanced Intelligent Web-Based Options to Acquire and Analyze Aircraft Health and Test Data
N08-123 Automated Characterization of Communications, Electronic Attack, Radar, and Navigation
Systems
N08-124 Antenna Array and Beamformers to Support Ka-Band Brownout Radar Systems
N08-125 Automated Maximum Density Analysis Tool for Spot Factor Generation
N08-126 Sensor Fusion and Display for Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
N08-127 Non-Contact Cure State Measurement
N08-128 Alternative Material for Aluminum-Beryllium Alloys in Military Aerospace Applications
N08-129 Ionic Channel Amplifier Matrix Sensor
N08-130 Pulse Power Electrical Energy Storage Device
N08-131 Innovative Approaches for the Flaw-Tolerant Design and Certification of Airframe Components
N08-132 Improved Analysis Techniques for Prediction of Avionics Electromagnetic Interference and
Vulnerability
N08-133 Synergistic Composite Design Data Approaches to Support both Propulsion and Airframe
Applications
N08-134 Edge Bonding of Infrared Windows
N08-135 Innovative Low-cost, In-situ Consolidation Head for Complex Geometry Thermoplastic Fiber
Placement
N08-136 Advanced Cable for Arresting Aircraft
N08-137 Cure System Equipment Optimization for Rapid Cure Epoxy Coated Fiberglass
N08-138 Non-Mechanical LADAR for Improving The Helicopter Pilot’s Situational Awareness in Reduced
Visual Cue Environments
N08-139 Mixed Gas Hypoxia Training in Low Pressure Chambers
N08-140 Improved Low Light Level, Wide Multi-Band Infrared Imager
N08-141 Design and Optimization of Radar Systems to Assist Rotorcraft Piloting in Adverse Environments
N08-142 Innovative Aircraft Engine Noise Reduction Using Tailored and Smart Acoustic Liners
N08-143 Long Endurance, High Power Battery
N08-144 Erosion Resistant Coatings for Large Size Gas Turbine Engine Compressor Airfoils
N08-145 Relative Global Positioning System/ Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) Innovations for
Autonomous Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
N08-146 Cross-Cockpit Collimated Displays for Flight Simulation
N08-147 Improve LASER RADAR (LADAR) Image and Data System Processing with Multi-Sensor
Fusion in Vertical Lift Visual Degraded Environments
N08-148 Innovative Approaches to the Optimization of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Component
Manufacturing Processes
N08-149 Variable Speed Speech Synthesis
N08-150 Very Rapid Cure Capable Resin and Optimization for Pre-Preg Process Development of Barrier or
Isolation Ply Materials
N08-151 Non-GPS Sonobouy Positioning System
N08-152 System for Multi-Ship Brown-Out Helicopter Landings
N08-153 Digital Method for Improved Custom Hearing Protection Equipment
N08-154 Innovative Approaches for Evaluating Interlaminar Tensile Strength of Ceramic Matrix
Composites (CMCs) at Elevated Temperatures
N08-155 Real-time Spectral Band Optimization for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Hyperspectral
Camera
N08-156 W-Band Power Amplifier Based on Wide Bandgap Technology
N08-157 Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Symbology for Rotocraft Degraded Visual Environments
N08-158 Affordable, Lightweight, Universal, Linear Motion
N08-159 Eyesafer Fiber Laser Technology for Shipboard Defense
N08-160 Micro-Lens Array Based Night Vision Optical Components
N08-161 Foveal Imaging Night Vision System
N08-162 High-Quantum-Efficiency Photocathode Development
N08-163 Improved Extrusion and Milling Techniques
N08-164 Innovative Wide Bandgap Accelerated Life Test and Reliability Prediction
N08-165 Processing Signals In High Density Electromagnetic Environments
N08-166 Tools to Support Understanding of Information Uncertainty in Combat Operations
N08-167 Innovative Electronically Scanned Array RF-Photonic Architectures, Components and Sensors
N08-168 Improved Contact Association
N08-169 Radar Power Sources and Power Conditioning
N08-170 Innovative Power Amplifier Gate Thermal Management for Active Radar Systems
N08-171 Reliable Acoustic Path Vertical Line Array
N08-172 High-Efficiency Solid-State S&X-Band Radar Power Amplifiers
N08-173 Intelligent Network Traffic Management
N08-174 Interoperability and compatibility techniques for Counter Radio controlled IED Electronic
Warfare (CREW) and other Radio Frequency Communication
N08-175 Wideband Conformal Antenna
N08-176 Non-Lethal Swimmer Deterrent
N08-177 Offboard Refueling Support System for Unmanned Surface Vehicles
N08-178 Weld Monitoring Quality
N08-179 Robust Deployable Superstructure Enclosure System
N08-180 Adhesives for Rapid Outfitting and Insulation Attachment
N08-181 High Efficiency and High Power Quality Electrical Power Conversion
N08-182 Autonomous Hull Inspection
N08-183 Next generation Combat System Development Approach
N08-184 Automated System (H/W & S/W) Test and Repair Tool
N08-185 Compact, Low Cost, Highly Reliable, Optical Tank Level Sensing System
N08-186 Sensitive Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag Development
N08-187 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Development
N08-188 Edge Bonding of Infrared
Windows
N08-189 Gloves for diver thermal hand protection in cold water environments
N08-190 Air-sea flux, Turbulence, Aerosol and Wave Measurement System
N08-191 Metamaterials for Acoustic Cloaking
N08-192 Comprehensive data-reduction and analysis package for cloud and precipitation particle imager
data
N08-193 Tactical Bioluminescence Navigation Aid
N08-194 Tethered Antennas for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
N08-195 Next-Generation Marine Atmosphere Observing Instrumentation
N08-196 An Asynchronous SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System) Frequency
Hopping Notch Filter Based on Canceller Technology
N08-198 Topology Management for Directional Antenna-based Networks
N08-199 Imaging Instrumentation System
N08-200 Determination of SSBN ownship ground velocity
Navy SBIR 082 Topic Descriptions
N08-103 TITLE: Autonomic Logistics Tactical Logistics Data Communcation Network
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems, Ground/Sea Vehicles, Electronics
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Embedded Platform Logistics System (EPLS) - ACAT III
OBJECTIVE: This topic is seeks to support two key DoD technology areas, primarily in the Information Systems Technology area supporting development of communications and networking technologies in a mobile tactical environment. In addition the topic supports Ground Vehicles by supporting the development of a real-time situational awareness capability. Specifically, the topic seeks technology to develop and test mobile data communication networks and data management software that will communicate the status of tactical assets in the area of operations and provide in-transit visibility of supporting logistics operations. When tactical assets, such as ground vehicles, are equipped with an embedded sensing and reporting capability they will need to be linked into a communications network that moves timely status information off the platform and to a command platform that can transmit the consolidated data throughout, up and out of theater. The objective is to solve the data reporting problem that exists because of lean communications in the tactical area of operations.
DESCRIPTION: The Autonomic Logistics (AL) Program has the requirement to report logistic information in near real time from each platform/asset within its local unit, up through the area of operations, to the theater and strategic levels beyond. When achieved, this will greatly increase the visibility of actual operational demands and logistic requirements of platforms during operations. With such situational awareness available, the tactical commander now knows how much “fight” is left within his weapons platforms; just as importantly, Logistics planners now readily and accurately know the “sustainment requirements” of in theater units. AL is currently deploying an embedded platform logistic system (EPLS) that will monitor and process individual platform logistic status. This status consists of data elements including: platform health, ammunition and fuel levels, and mobile load information. However, A robust, dynamic, secure communication infrastructure will be required to collect and move this data from the individual platforms. The data will then need to be compiled and rolled up to the command platform to be monitored and transmitted to the theater and strategic levels.
A dynamic, robust, and secure mobile communication network infrastructure will allow the collection and reporting of logistic information between platforms assigned to specific missions. For example the vehicles in a convoy need to be able to transmit individual platform health and status data to a master or command vehicle while on the move with out interfering with tactical operational communications. Another application would support a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) platoon on a mission where the vehicles are scattered around a specific battle space. Each vehicle should be able to report status and health data back to the command vehicle as they move around the battle space beyond line-of -sight of the command vehicle. A current mesh network design does allow extend range by transmitting through other nodes which demonstrates the advantage of mesh networking. However, we need to develop an affordable data communications system or architecture to support operations in the dynamic or sometimes chaotic tactical environment. The communication network system must be rapidly reconfigurable and allow the acceptance / departure of additional authenticated nodes on the fly. It needs to be able to reliably maintain connection while on the move in all types of terrain including rural and urban areas of operation. Through this innovative research effort we expect to be able to develop a communication architecture that will transmit the data off the platform to establish real-time situational awareness for operational and logistics commanders. The challenge is to reliably collect and consolidate platform health and status data from a number of highly mobile platforms/nodes in a tactical environment. An affordable logistics data network architecture that can support the tactical security, bandwidth, and connectivity requirements without interfering with tactical operational communications has not been developed. In this tactical environment we expect to have platforms/nodes on the move that will drop in and out of connectivity, interference from terrain, man-made obstacles, other communications. The platform data will have to be synced when connectivity is restored without loss of data. The master or command node/platform will need to be able to consolidate the data, populate an onboard Common Operating Picture (COP), and then redirect/transmit the data to a higher level COP via radios or satellite communications. This product will increase the visibility of the tactical level logistic requirements like identifying the support request for repair parts/consumables and tracking of mobile load distribution events from individual systems. The mobile network architecture will support software that includes business rules allowing the network to recognize new nodes on the fly and provide a status of nodes connectivity. This dynamic capability could also be expanded to support Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) between nodes/platforms.
PHASE I: During Phase I we will determine, the scientific and technical approaches for completing the following tasks:
1) Development of a cost effective robust tactical data Communication network capability for transmitting Vehicle health and status in support of Operational and logistics commanders situational awareness.
Network robustness refers to the overall capability and reliability of the network to perform in the anticipated con-ops. Specific concerns include:
1) Dynamically changing topologies resulting from mobile nodes.
2) Scalability with respect to the number of nodes/vehicles in the network and increasing traffic/ network overhead data.
3) Wireless node range and interference with other wireless devices in the ISM bands
4) Meeting Navy/Marine Corps wireless security protocols and requirements
5) Network needs to be “Self Organizing”. All nodes shall have routing capability for network traffic. This routing is constantly updated as nodes move about and as nodes join and leave the network. This shall be done automatically as part of the infrastructure and requires no external control.
6) The network must be capable of supporting at a minimum the bandwidth requirements of the EPLS data package. Ideally the bandwidth should be sufficient to support voice and video transmissions.
7) The network architecture must be capable of syncing data from platforms/nodes that was collected when connectivity was lost without loss of data.
PHASE II: Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators of systems to conduct each task separately or simultaneously.
PHASE III: Integrate proof-of-concept demonstrators with existing AL/EPLS systems and demonstrate.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Commercial applications would include industrial and municipal potential. Affordable robust Communication networks could extend wireless connectivity to areas currently not practical to provide coverage. The Transportation Industry could provide improved monitoring of Fleet vehicles. The Railroad industry could monitor the cars on trains as they drop and add rail cars. Municipalities could network fleet vehicles for more reliable and redundant monitoring and communications in remote locations. Further development of this capability would improve costs and reliability of these systems allowing for consumer use and benefits.
REFERENCES:
1. Initial Capabilities Document for AL
2. AL Critical Design Document (Draft)
3. EPLS Specification
KEYWORDS: Autonomic Logistics, Embedded Platform Logistics System, Net-centric Communications, Situational Awareness. Logistics Data Communication Architecture.
N08-104 TITLE: Development of Single-Layer Universal Combat Uniform Material
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Chemical/Bio Defense, Materials/Processes
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Infantry Combat Equipment, ACAT III
The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation.
OBJECTIVE: To develop a single-layer Universal combat uniform material proven to endure in any environment including Chemical Biological (CB), rain / snow / ice resistant (WR), flame resistant (FR) and high heat. Typical protective garments such as the current fielded garment (JSLIST) and other developmental concepts use double layer construction consisting of outershell and inner liner that provides CB protection to users in the field. The ultimate uniform is bulky, heavy and very expensive due to the two-layer configuration design, it’s like sewing two uniforms into one. Therefore, effort would be to offer single–layer configuration such to produce a lightweight uniform incorporating CB, WR and FR protection. FR protection would need to be equivalent or better than existing, similar weight commercial FR fabrics.
DESCRIPTION: Use of a Universal Combat material offering CB, WR, and FR protections would be ideally suited for rapid deployment. With compact vacuum package capabilities the uniform can travel easily within cargo pocket, MOLLE, or other means into combat situation. The single layer textile design would offer a highly breathable lightweight comfortable concept uniform in either typical shirt / trouser, coverall i.e. CVC or other design so designated by USMC designers. Garment would be significantly reduced in bulk, weight and requires significantly less sewing. It would be lightweight and comfortable enough to be worn in place of the standard uniforms.
PHASE I: Determine, insofar as possible, the scientific and technical approaches for completing the following tasks: Universal material would possess a level of carbon based / nano-tube additives or other novel means that would effectively assure the current 24 hour CB level of continuous protection from a liquid challenge of 10 gm/square meter against chem. agents HD, GD, and VX after 45 days of wear (720 hours cumulative hours). Fibers shall be inherently FR to provide that form of protection and subsequent WR or Silicone finish would provide a highly protective water-repellency. Uniforms fabricated from Universal fabric would provide high degree of breathability, be lightweight and be capable of providing 45 day wear life. Additionally this material technology can be manufactured into a lightweight single layer chemical duty uniform in lieu of an overgarment and can be tailored to protect against reduced chemical agent challenge levels.
Universal material would possess a high degree of field durability and be launderable up to 25 X’s w/ drying and / or be dry cleanable. Material would address durability issues such as pilling, abrasion, strength, tear resistance, comfort, breathability, water-repellency (WR), Flame-Resistance (FR) at highest possible protection, hand, dyeing / printability and other properties. The goal is develop a garment offering maximum flame and heat radiant protection that is Berry Amendment compliant (Made in USA).
Minimum 5 – 10 yards material would be submitted for full laboratory testing and several uniforms of USMC design for full CB and FR manikin testing.
PHASE II: Develop proof-of-concept uniforms from large scale run of Universal material under field trial conditions. Uniform design and number ranging from 200 -400 uniforms or various combination of uniforms would be submitted as demonstrators for material.
PHASE III: Commit to large scale production capabilities according to Berry Amendment requirements.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Universal material would be suitable for nuclear or other anti-toxic cleanup applications. Furthermore, technologies could be separated for material to possess all three protections, two or even single use. WR and FR protections would be used for outdoor commercial markets such as tentage, tarps and other covers. Material would have multi-service applications and could be extended for CB protective tentage and commercial markets for hunting and other outdoor recreation activities.
REFERENCES:
1. MIL-PRF-MCCUU ATT 1 DTD 12 AUG 2004
2. MIL-PRF-MCCUU ATT 2 DTD 18 ARP 2006
KEYWORDS: Chemical Biological; Flame Resistant; Water Repellency.
N08-105 TITLE: Efficient, Low Emission Generator
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Ground/Sea Vehicles
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Expeditionary Power ACAT III
The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation.
OBJECTIVE: The Marine Corps is looking for innovative design concepts to allow small (less than 5 kW) generators to run at partial loads without wet-stacking while improving overall fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The generator must operate on JP-8 and high sulfur diesel fuels while meeting the EPA Tier 4 engine requirements. A balance of weight, fuel efficiency, reliability/durability and cost should be considered when selecting an approach for this topic.
DESCRIPTION: Current military generators less than 5 kW are often sized for the maximum loads experienced in a mission profile. These generators run at partial loads most of the time. The result is wet-stacking and poor fuel economy. Emissions control often uses exhaust after treatments which foul easily with high sulfur fuels used in some theaters of operation. Innovative concepts are needed to address these issues.
PHASE I: The Phase I effort should focus on scientific research and preliminary designs to be built and demonstrated in Phase II. Research should include, but not be limited to, load following engine controls, enhanced combustion, recovering and recycling unburned fuel from exhaust and hybrid power systems. The design concept selected in Phase I must work in a variety of mission profiles and environmental conditions. The system must operate at evaluated temperatures and humidity ranging from Hot (120°F) to Basic Cold (-24°F) climates and up to 95-percent relative humidity in elevations up to 8,000 feet and in harsh environments of high wind, wind-driven rain, sand, and dust. A trade study will be conducted to determine the best technical approach to be built and evaluated in Phase II. The results of Phase I will be documented in a technical report and briefed to the Marine Corps Systems Command to determine if a Phase II program should be pursued.
PHASE II: The Phase II effort will take the preliminary design generated in Phase I and produce two full sized operational prototypes for testing. The contractor shall develop a laboratory test plan to address, at a minimum: engine performance across temperature, dust, and altitude extremes; power output for regulation, quality, stability and transient response; durability testing of components and full system; and physical performance criteria for size, weight, noise, smoke, and fuel efficiency. Upon Government approval of the test plan, it shall be executed and results reported. The contractor shall make modifications as needed to successfully complete the test requirements. The contractor shall document and provide a Safety Assessment Report of the systems. At least 2 final prototypes or reconditioned/modified prototypes shall be delivered to the government after the contractor testing. These units will be used by the Government in field evaluations and the contractor shall support the evaluation with spare parts and technical advice. A final design review will be held to discuss test results and transition opportunities.
PHASE III: The contractor shall prepare a manufacturing plan and marketing plan to sell his product to the government as well as the private sector. The contractor will make the necessary teaming arrangements with the manufacturers of the components used in this product.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: This system could be applied in any work environment where there is a requirement for portable power and energy systems with high transient loads and low constant loads. Any powered system that must operate in a remote location for an extended length of time would benefit from this project.
REFERENCES:
1. Novel Load Following Control of an Auxiliary Power Unit, Ximing Cheng; Fengchun Sun; Minggao Ouyang, Intelligent Control and Automation, 2006. WCICA 2006. The Sixth World Congress on Volume 2, Issue , 21-23 June 2006 Page(s): 8311 – 8313, Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/WCICA.2006.1713596.
2. The transient self-excitation of a switched reluctance generator, Schofield N, Long SA, Source: JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS 97 (10): Art. No. 10Q501 Part 3, MAY 15 2005.
3. Automotive Fuel Economy: How Far Can We Go?, Committee on Fuel Economy of Automobiles and Light Trucks, National Research Council.
4. Hybrid Power System with a Controlled Energy Storage, Eduard Muljadi, Senior Member, IEEE, Jan T. Bialasiewicz, Senior Member, IEEE.
5. Continuous Combustion General Purpose Engine System, Jerry E. Kashmerick, Kashmerick Engine Systems, LLC and Timothy A. Shedd, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
KEYWORDS: Wet-Stacking; Hybrid Power; Load Following; Recycling Unburned Fuel; Fuel Efficiency; Low Emissions.
N08-106 TITLE: Miniature Rapid Accurate Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Ground/Sea Vehicles, Sensors, Weapons
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Fire Support Systems ACAT IV
OBJECTIVE: This topic seeks technology to determine azimuth for a hand-held and tripod mounted targeting system. The sensor shall not depend on the earth’s magnetic field, GPS, or triangulation to determine the observer to target azimuth as referenced to True North. The sensor shall be small enough such that it can be integrated into targeting systems, be able to determine azimuth within a minimum set-up time, and accurate enough to enable the use of precision guided weapons at long standoff ranges. There are handheld systems currently fielded and under development that provide ideal platforms for immediate transition for this technology.
DESCRIPTION: Current precision guided weapons far exceed the target location accuracy that is generated by the combination of a handheld laser range finder, digital magnetic compass, and GPS for self location. These weapons require accuracy greater than 10 meters TLE. The system must obtain 2 mil accuracy to meet the TLE requirement at a standoff range of 5km. The goal of this SBIR is to replace the digital magnetic compass with an azimuth sensor that does not depend on the earth’s magnetic field, or GPS, or triangulation to determine the observer to target azimuth as referenced to True North, nor rely on any of these technologies to assist in determining True North. The sensor must be designed such that it can not be electronically jammed nor magnetically interfered; but can be either integrated into or attached to existing and future man-portable targeting equipment in future GWOT and battlefield environments.. The sensor may be incorporated into a tripod. Size, weight, accuracy, and setup time are of primary importance.
PHASE I: Determine, insofar as possible, the scientific and technical approaches for completing the following tasks:
- Determine the sensor components, trade-offs (including size, weight, power consumption, setup and measurement time, etc) required to achieve 2 mil (one sigma) azimuth sensor.
- Determine a method to interface the sensor with existing and future laser range finders and laser designators.
- Investigate tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to use the sensor system.
PHASE II: Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators of system. Fabricate prototype sensors and evaluate the sensor as an integrated part to its parent system.
PHASE III: Integrate proof-of-concept demonstrators with existing laser range finder and designator systems.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Application to recreation and other sporting activities, rescue operations and anything else the requires determination of direction. Many commercial applications would benefit from a rapid and highly accurate miniature azimuth sensor. These include, but are not limited to: survey equipment, wireless communications, personal navigators such as GPS equipped cell phones or PDA’s, land and sea transportation and recreation equipment.
REFERENCES:
1. Initial Capabilities Document for the Joint Effects Targeting System.
2. Operational Requirements Document for the Advanced Eyesafe Rangefinder Observation Set.
3. Operational and Organizational Concept for a Target Location, Designation and Handoff System.
N08-107 TITLE: Flexible Body Armor
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes, Battlespace, Human Systems
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Family of Ballistic Protective Systems PM Infantry Combat Equipment ACATIV
The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation.
OBJECTIVE: This topic seeks a lightweight flexible body armor system incorporating a shear thickening fluid or other technology that provides NIJ-IV level protection. The system shall be capable of providing protection from M80, APM2, M855, M993, and M995 rounds at muzzle velocity. The system shall provide flexibility for movement within the torso. The ballistic ensemble weight should not exceed 8 lbs/sq.ft. The flexible ballistic plates shall be resistant to adverse effects associated with aging, wear, and exposure to environmental factors such as humidity, moisture, extreme temperatures, and UV light.
DESCRIPTION: The rigid chest plate worn with the flexible vest as part of the body armor inhibits natural movement in the torso. The Marine Corps seeks ballistic protection that provides NIJ Level IV protection, but is flexible to allow for increased movement within the torso. The system should be compatible with the current and future USMC personal protective equipment (PPE).
PHASE I: Determine, insofar as possible, the scientific and technical approaches for the completion of the tasks:
- Determine suitable materials to enhance the ballistic performance of the material without adversely affecting weight, comfort, or flexibility.
- Provide a comprehensive analysis of the ballistic properties of this material.
PHASE II: Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators of systems to demonstrate possible configurations and properties within, including high energy ballistic impact testing.
PHASE III: Integrate proof-of-concept demonstrators with existing fielded protective equipment.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: This technology has application is the tactical and law enforcement sector to improve concealable body armor and vests currently in use. This technology facilitates movement, increasing the survivability and lethality of personnel in the law enforcement and military sector.
REFERENCES:
1. "New Body Armor Technology Aids Athletes". 25 February 2006. <http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/25/ap/tech/mainD8FVRME0E.shtml>.
2. "How Liquid Body Armor Works". 21 December 2007. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/liquid-body-armor1.htm>.
KEYWORDS: Ballistic; impact; armor; polymer; fragmentation; shear thickening.
N08-108 TITLE: Wireless Battery Charging Methods for Distributed Soldier electronic Devices
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Ground/Sea Vehicles, Electronics
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Expeditionary Power Systems and PM Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad
The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation.
OBJECTIVE: Develop the capability to wirelessly recharge batteries in mission critical equipment such as thermal weapons scopes to reduce Warfighter mobility limitations imposed by extensive electrical wiring.
DESCRIPTION: The United States Marine Corps has begun employing an operational concept entitled Distributed Operations. Using dispersed and highly mobile forces that can rapidly mass on critical nodes, greater capability can be employed. At the smallest level of employment, the Distributed Operations Squad employs a host of pieces of equipment that use multiple power and energy sources. Many of these devices use rechargeable batteries, but not the same style batteries. Current domestic and international soldier modernization programs are attempting to provide a centralized power for all electronic power consuming devices from a single power source to reduce weight and increase redundancy. However, the introduction of a centralized power source has lead to a growth in electrical connections and wiring that now prohibitively limits Warfighter mobility while also introducing new fault pathways, such as connector breakage, into the Warfighter system. This topic seeks innovative approaches to applying technologies to provide efficient and direct recharge of critical electronic equipment, such as remote mounted thermal weapons scopes, by means of wireless, connector-free electrical interfacing via inductive coupling or other possible means. Low system cost, satisfactory human and electrical component safety, high energy transfer efficiency, as well as low ovcerall total system weight (to include batteries, chargers, interconnectivity, etc.) are paramount.
PHASE I: Evaluate methodologies, such as high efficiency inductive couplings, and solutions to most efficiently (size, weight, energy transfer etc.) recharge distributed portable electronics via wireless energy transfer from a centralized power source for critical items such as thermal weapon scopes. This study shall address all critical items designated by USMC at program initiation that are carried on the Marine. At the completion of phase one there shall be trade-studies, preliminary designs and models, technical characteristics, and graphical representations of all proposed technology solutions. At program initiation, the Government will provide a set of critical mission equipment to target. Phase One Option efforts will address physical full-scale (non-working required, working desired) mockup representations of all proposed items.
PHASE II: Demonstrate and deliver a prototype wireless recharging system using the system concept developed in Phase I. This prototype must be rugged, deployable on military aircraft and ships, fully supportable worldwide, and reliable.
PHASE III: Develop final design and commercialization plans from the info gained during Phases I and II.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL: Many electronic items employed by the Distribution Operations Squad are commercial based items. Novel means to electrically recharge distributed portable electronics from a centralized power source is of growing interest in the commercial sector. Several companies have developed wireless recharging products for mobile electronic devices such as cell phones and toothbrushes. This effort will lead to higher efficiency wireless charging, reduced costs, and improved ruggedness for operation in military environments.
REFERENCES
1. http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/pmeps/BMAS.asp
2. www.dtic.mil/ndia/2004issc/wednesday/richter.ppt
3. http://www.siemon.com/us/white_papers/02-03-22-emi.asp
4. http://www.splashpower.com/Press/News_Oct_2002.html
KEYWORDS: wireless power distribution; wireless battery recharging
N08-109 TITLE: “Smart Dust” and Nanotechnology for Joint Weapons Systems Diagnostics/Prognostics
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes, Sensors, Electronics, Battlespace
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Automatic Test Equipment - ACAT III
OBJECTIVE: Develop highly integrated,ultra-miniature, non-obtrusive, wireless, sensory systems for greatly enhanced weapons systems diagnostics to the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). These micro-miniature technologies would aid greatly in the collection of on-system weapons systems information for diagnostics and prognostics purposes. This will tie into current Joint Service efforts such as GCSS/GCCS by providing unparalled visibility into the status and maintenance condition of a specific weapons system platform.
DESCRIPTION: Maintainers lack visibility into their equipment beyond any built in test or embedded diagnostics capability that the weapon system might possess. Recent advances in microelectrical-mechanical systems(MEMS) and nanotechnology should allow the integration of a class of devices small enough to be rapidly placed on legacy equipment with minimal/no visible alterations to the equipment itself.
When maintenance is performed, having ultraminiturized sensor capability within the system would provide precise knowledge of the system condition and allow dramatically increased diagnostics capability, with rapid pinpointing of the system’s problem. Therefore, accuracy, speed of diagnosis, and unprecedented visibility into weapons systems behavior and possible incipient failure would be aided by this type of technology.
This effort would combine the latest in state-of-the-art micro- and nano-system device and integration technologies into an autonomous smart micro/nanosensor device for application to diagnostics/prognostics monitoring of legacy DoD ground based vehicles and telecommunications equipment.
The resulting devices will explore a variety of current/emerging micro and nano sensor technologies. They will employ sensor fusion capability, include networkability through common standards such as the IEEE 1451 standard, provide extremely low power and short range wireless capability (using multiple technologies based on need and environment, i.e. RF, infrared, UWB, et.), and make use of emerging power scavenging techniques for extended lifetime. This system could potentially be adaptable to any weapon system or equipment within the DoD.
PHASE I: Develop a concept for the smart dust sensor type for the LAV and a separate processing node device capable of interfacing with potentially hundreds or thousands of smart dust sensors. For the purpose of this initial effort, the conceptual design shall be capable of accommodating of up to 50 sensors. This design will include the overall device architecture concept and implementation, and communication protocols. The initial sensorial focus will be on current,voltage, and temperature sensing. The concept will also consider the range of emerging power scavenging and sourcing technologies to help dramatically extend operational lifetimes.(i.e. vibration, heat, sound, voltage, isotopic, current power scavenging). Consideration of a larger common data processing node device to be able to collate the information from the ‘net’ of sensors. Environmental constraints posed by the mix of climates and conditions (mud, oil, sand, moisture etc.) encountered worldwide to these sensors will be explored and the methods considered to provide mitigation. Standardized systems engineering concepts for this technology will be proposed that stabilize sensor placement methodologies and other considerations.
PHASE II: Using prototype sensors and processing node prototype, network test a autonomous smart dust technology for diagnostics on a specific DoD system (such as LAV or other systems). This phase will also include selection of a candidate DoD system for initial tests of prototypes, and the documenting of the diagnostic requirements of that system. The prototype smart dust devices will employ multiple sensors, and will be integrated into the LAV system for tests. Using economies of scale technologies such as employed by the semiconductor industry, consideration will be given to create a set of adaptable technologies that will drive eventual costs to be a dollar or less per wireless, multi-capable sensor. Size consideration goal is for a complete sensor class each smaller than an aspirin. The processing node technology will be capable of communication to a maintainer or via emerging maintenance shared data environments such as GCSS.
PHASE III: Design and employ a series of smart dust systems providing diagnostics/prognostics technologies of unprecedented penetration and low cost for commercial, DoD and Federal Government applications.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Devices of the type developed in this effort would find wide-spread application in commercial activities involving fleets of in-service equipment such as the airline and shipping industries, as well as any systems requiring remote sensing.
REFERENCES:
1. "Smart dust protocols for local detection and propagation" ACM Workshop On Principles Of Mobile Computing Proceedings of the second ACM international workshop on Principles of mobile computing Toulouse, France, Pages: 9 - 16, Year of Publication: 2002. ISBN:1-58113-511-4.
2. "Intelligent Sensor Validation and Fusion with distributed (MEMS Dust) Sensors", Shijun Qiu*, Dept of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Xiamen University, China, Alice M. Agogino, Jessica Granderson
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley.
3. "Smart Sensor Networks", David Rees, Smart Sensing Project CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics, March 04, 2002, TIPP 1476.
http://www.smartspaces.csiro.au/docs/SmartSensorNetworks.doc.
4. "AAAV Prognostic System Trade Study" Power Scavenging Technology
Conducted by Penn State ARL, January 15, 2003.
KEYWORDS: MEMS, Nanotechnology, Microsystems, Power Scavenging, Condition-based Maintenance, Microsensors, Nanotubes.
N08-110 TITLE: Hollow Fiber Freeze Thaw Filter
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Infantry Combat Equipment
OBJECTIVE: Research and test a practical method for preventing damage to hollow fiber water filtration media subjected to freezing and thawing. A practical method must NOT make the resultant system so heavy and bulky as to negate the weight and size advantage of hollow fiber filtration media.
DESCRIPTION: Hollow fiber (HF) water filtration media is comprised of many small diameter thin walled polysulfone tubes with porous walls arranged in a housing. This allows packing a very large filter area in a very small and lightweight container. This filtration media is the first with a low enough pressure drop to allow a soldier to drink directly through a reasonably sized filter without undue effort.
Hollow fiber filtration media has a significant shortcoming: The current versions do not survive freezing and thawing consistently. Current research suggests that the mechanism of damage is not rupture due to the expansion of the water as it freezes but mechanical damage done by ice crystal growth. A practical method to prevent this damage must be found if the weight and size advantages of hollow fiber are to be realized.
The Marine Corps desires an individual water purifier (IWP) filter capable of withstanding freezing conditions and maintaining performance upon thawing.
The current Marine Corps IWP block I filter uses 1,150 0.5mm diameter x 0.1mm wall hollow fiber microfilter tubes packed into a 33mm diameter x 55mm long housing. The hollow fiber is looped and both ends of each fiber are potted into polyurethane. The flow is from the outside of the fiber to the inside of the fibers, then out at the potting. This configuration yields a flow rate of 1.0 (liter per minute,lpm)at a pressure drop of 1.0 psi with a pore size of 0.2 micron (microfilter). Total weight of the HF module including housing and potting is about 50 grams.
A "practical" filter system would not increase the weight and/or bulk by more than 50%. The solution could be anything from a stronger fiber to an active system to prevent the water from freezing. The most successful system will increase the weight and bulk the least and not require any additional consumables.
PHASE I: Evaluate the freeze behavior and confirm the failure mode of the hollow fibers. Identify and rank freeze/thaw alternatives.
PHASE II: For top three alternatives, manufacture freeze/thaw filter prototypes and test in the lab under freezing conditions. Thaw filters and verify microbiological performance.
PHASE III: Downselect and pick best candidate solution for freeze/thaw filter capability. Produce 300 to 400 filter samples and test under field conditions.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Civilain outdoor/camping activities as well as survial environments represent an extremely large market of theis capability.
REFERENCES:
KEYWORDS: Hollow fiber; filtration; filter; water filtration; water purifier; freeze/thaw alternatives.
N08-111 TITLE: Objective Live-Training Infantry Performance Metrics for Automated After Action
Review
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems, Human Systems
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PMTRASYS ACAT III
OBJECTIVE: To investigate and develop computer-based infantry team performance assessment tools that utilize objective data captured during live training, that can be integrated into After-Action Review systems, and that automate the tagging of events where feedback on team performance would be desired by Marine Corps instructors.
DESCRIPTION: Live training remains the preferred method of training for Marine Corps infantry operations. However, live training exercises are often too long (lasting hours to days), and too large (both in the number of trainees and the physical field of operations) for instructors to view, process, and provide feedback on all of the training relevant events that take place. A single building clearing exercise in urban combat training, for example, could involve anywhere from 13 to 40 trainees moving in a distributed, but coordinated manner, both outside and inside the building – with trainees searching and engaging hostile or neutral role-players in multiple rooms and on multiple floors at the same time. More and more live training facilities are being instrumented with both video-recording and trainee tracking systems, however, unprocessed recordings of live training exercises are often too large to be of use for timely After Action Review (AAR).
Computer-based tools are needed to analyze time series and/or discrete event data, identify deviations from desired team performance, and automatically annotate video-recordings or other data logs. Analyses comparing coordinated movement through an exercise to those previously identified from expert behavior datasets, for example, could be used as a means to “flag” instances where coordination breaks down (Jirsa and Kelso, 2005). Instructors could then construct AAR feedback more quickly by screening just these instances. Other sources of data in training exercises that may be recorded and available for computer-based analyses might include audio communications, and the timing, source, and site of impact for shots fired (Lampton et al, 2005, Salas et al., 2007). A system capable of identifying deviations from desired team performance would enable Marine Corps instructors to screen large training logs for rapid preparation of AAR materials.
PHASE I: Conduct a study that (1) identifies and demonstrates computational algorithms for recognizing deviations from desired team performance based on team movement, communications, and/or discrete actions within a live room-clearing exercise; and (2) proposes a framework for expanding these methods to handle team performance assessment in an indoor/outdoor live urban combat environment.
PHASE II: Implement the proposed framework and demonstrate its effectiveness in assessing live team performance as part of an AAR system. Ideally, development and validation of the team performance assessment algorithms would be carried out with Marine Corps subject matter expert input and guidance.
PHASE III: Refine and integrate the validated framework and its associated systems into Marine training facilities.
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: Successful development of the proposed team training assessment technologies should have application within commercial and industrial facilities where coordinated and cohesive team performance enhances safety, improves productivity, and/or offers significant cost savings.
REFERENCES:
1. Lampton, DR, Cohn, JV, Endsley, MR, Freeman, J, Gately, MT, Martin, GA. “Measuring Situation Awareness for Dismounted Infantry Squads: Automated assessment and feedback strategies.” Volume: 2005 INTERSERVICE/INDUSTRY TRAINING, SIMULATION & EDUCATION CONFERENCE (I/ITSEC).
2. Jirsa VK, Kelso JAS “The excitator as a minimal model for the coordination dynamics of discrete and rhythmic movement generation.” JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR 37 (1): 35-51 JAN 2005.
3. Salas E, Rosen MA, Burke CS, Nicholson D, Howse WR. “Markers for enhancing team cognition in complex environments: The power of team performance diagnosis.” AVIATION SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 78 (5): B77-B85 Suppl. S, MAY 2007.
KEYWORDS: Team training; live training; behavior; team coordination; team cohesion; team communication.
N08-113 TITLE: Electrochemical Oxidation Technology
TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes, Human Systems
ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Infantry Combat Equipment, ACAT IV
The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation.
OBJECTIVE: Research and test alternatives to existing industry standard electrochemical (EC) technology used in portable water purification applications. Evaluate operational performance based upon resistance to anode contaminates, increased current densities, effectiveness at removing microbiological organisms and minimizing/optimizing electrode substrate thickness and size.
DESCRIPTION: The generation of on-demand disinfection solution for individual-use water treatment requires an EC technology. Current ECs utilize conventional dimensionally stable anodes (DSA) to generate free available chlorine for disinfecting drinking water. DSAs perform well in batch and