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Quantitative Analysis of a Hybrid Electric HMMWV for Fuel Economy Improvement

04/23/2025

ABSTRACT This paper presents a quantitative analysis and comparison of fuel economy and performance of a series hybrid electric HMMWV (High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle) military vehicle with a conventional HMMWV of equivalent size. Hybrid vehicle powertrains show improved fuel economy gains due to optimized engine operation and regenerative braking. In this paper, a methodology is presented by which the fuel economy gains due to optimized engine are isolated from the fuel economy gains due to regenerative braking. Validated vehicle models as well as data collected on test tracks are used in the quantitative analysis. The regenerative braking of the hybrid HMMWV is analyzed in terms of efficiency from the kinetic energy at the wheels to the portion of regenerative power which is retrievable by the battery. The engine operation of both the series hybrid and conventional HMMWV are analyzed using a 2-D bin analysis methodology. Finally, the vehicle model is used to make

Nedungadi, Ashok, Masrur, Abul, Khalil, Gus

DEVCOM CBC Innovates and Integrates through Autonomous Technologies

TBMG-5212912/01/2024

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) is paving the way and helping the Army transform into a multi-domain force through its modernization and priority research efforts that are linked to the National Defense Strategy and nation’s goals. CBC continues to lead in the development of innovative defense technology, including autonomous chem-bio defense solutions designed to enhance accuracy and safety to the warfighter.

THE ARMY’S NEED FOR COGNITIVE ENGINEERING

2024-01-310811/15/2024

ABSTRACT Imagine Soldiers reacting to an unpredictable, dynamic, stressful situation on the battlefield. How those Soldiers think about the information presented to them by the system or other Soldiers during this situation – and how well they translate that into thinking into effective behaviors – is critical to how well they perform. Importantly, those thought processes (i.e., cognition) interact with both external (e.g., the size of the enemy force, weather) and internal (e.g., ability to communicate, personality, fatigue level) factors. The complicated nature of these interactions can have dramatic and unexpected consequences, as is seen in the analysis of military and industrial disasters, such as the shooting down of Iran Air flight 655, or the partial core meltdown on Three Mile Island. In both cases, decision makers needed to interact with equipment and personnel in a stressful, dynamic, and uncertain environment. Similarly, the complex and dynamic nature of the contemporary

McDowell, Kaleb, Zywiol, Harry J.

EVOLUTION OF 360 DEGREE LOCAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (LSA) TO AID THE WARFIGHTER

2024-01-345111/15/2024

ABSTRACT Northrop Grumman has developed a software and hardware solution to provide enhanced 360 degree local situational awareness (LSA) to enable the warfighter with an overmatch capability on today’s modern battlefield. The architecture exploits technological gains in cameras, video processing, and video compression. The approach allows rapid comprehension of local and remote situational views presented with operational relevance for a ground combat platform or tactical wheeled platform crew. The 360 Degree LSA approach provides direct visualization of relative positioning of targets, threats, and lines of fire; and additionally offers common situational understanding / operational picture from the dismounted soldier to higher echelon commands. The approach provides prioritized information through LSA software to provide an enhanced view to the warfighter whereas the squad leader becomes an integral part of the crew with a view of the common operating picture (mounted) and

Viscovich, Christopher, Geoghegan, Susan, Worthy, David

Quantitative Analysis of a Hybrid Electric HMMWV for Fuel Economy Improvement

2024-01-3356-TEST-REC11/15/2024

ABSTRACT This paper presents a quantitative analysis and comparison of fuel economy and performance of a series hybrid electric HMMWV (High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle) military vehicle with a conventional HMMWV of equivalent size. Hybrid vehicle powertrains show improved fuel economy gains due to optimized engine operation and regenerative braking. In this paper, a methodology is presented by which the fuel economy gains due to optimized engine are isolated from the fuel economy gains due to regenerative braking. Validated vehicle models as well as data collected on test tracks are used in the quantitative analysis. The regenerative braking of the hybrid HMMWV is analyzed in terms of efficiency from the kinetic energy at the wheels to the portion of regenerative power which is retrievable by the battery. The engine operation of both the series hybrid and conventional HMMWV are analyzed using a 2-D bin analysis methodology. Finally, the vehicle model is used to make

Nedungadi, Ashok, Masrur, Abul, Khalil, Gus

3D-PRINTING IMPACTS ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING IN DEFENSE INDUSTRY

2024-01-352711/15/2024

ABSTRACT Today’s combat vehicle designs are largely constrained by traditional manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, casting, and forging. Recent advancements in 3D-Printing technology offer tremendous potential to provide economical, optimized components by eliminating fundamental process limitations. The ability to re-design suitable components for 3D-printing has potential to significantly reduce cost, weight, and lead-time in a variety of Defense & Aerospace applications. 3D-printing will not completely replace traditional processes, but instead represents a new tool in our toolbox - from both a design and a manufacturing standpoint.

An optimum solution to meet the Thermal load challenge in a high mobility military vehicle

2024-26-024601/16/2024

Military vehicles are intended to operate at rugged terrains in adverse environmental conditions. Unlike a regular truck, these vehicles are powered by a much bigger engine and transmission to meet the vehicle performance parameters. Thermal systems in these vehicles are challenging. With the adverse climatic condition and driving terrains, the criticality of Engine cooling system are intensified. In this paper, a Cooling system is finalised for a high mobility military vehicle with high power engine, Automatic transmission and a hydraulic retarder. Thermal load cases are different for each. Modelling is done in thermal simulation software KULI. A steady state simulation is done for engine and automatic transmission. Transient simulation is performed for retarder. The aim is to finalise a cooling system circuit consisting of radiator, oil to air cooler and oil to water cooler which are interconnected to meet the heat load demand of engine, transmission and retarder together.

AT, SHAJAHAN, KIRAN, NALAVADATH, RAO, BONTHALA

Sound Design for Electric Vehicles: Enhancing Safety and User Experience Through Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

2025-01-006805/05/2023

Silent engines are an excellent strategy to combat noise pollution. Still, they can pose risks for pedestrians who rely on auditory cues for safety and reduce driver awareness due to the absence of the familiar sounds of combustion engines. Sound design for silent engines not only tackles the above issues but goes beyond safety standards towards a user-centered approach by considering how users perceive and interpret sounds. This paper examines the evolving field of sound design for electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS). The study analyzes existing AVAS, classifying them into different groups according to their design characteristics, from technical concerns and approaches to aesthetic properties. Based on the proposed classification, an (adaptive) sound design methodology, and concept for AVAS are proposed based on state-of-the-art technologies and tools (APIs), like Wwise Automotive, and integration through a functional prototype within a

Esteves, Raquel, Campos Magalhães, Eduardo Miguel, Bernardes, Gilberto

Electrification is the future for defense vehicles

22TOFHP10_0310/01/2022

Despite infrastructure challenges, electrified and automated military vehicles will save fuel and lives, said Allison's VP of Defense Programs at SAE COMVEC 2022. The M1 Abrams main battle tank developed for the U.S. Army in the late 1970s remains the best tank in the world, according to Allison Transmission's VP of Defense Programs, but it does have an Achilles' heel: It needs 0.7 gallons (2.65 L) of fuel to travel a mile. “You don't have to be an engineer to know that's a problem,” Dana J.H. Pittard said to a ballroom full of engineers during the opening keynote of the SAE COMVEC 2022 conference in Indianapolis. Pittard is not an engineer, but his remarkable real-world experiences make him eminently qualified for his role at Allison. Before entering the commercial sector in 2015, he served in the United States Army as a major general and retired after 34 years of active duty - with assignments that included leading a tank company in Desert Storm and serving as military aide to the

MOSA Enclosure Design for Military Systems

TBMG-4643509/01/2022

Embedded enclosure design for manned and unmanned systems continues to bring new complexities to light. There are recognizable trends that are driving these challenges. First, Modular Open Standard Architectures (MOSA) are popular for their inherent advantages of an open, multi-vendor system. They are the framework for SOSA™ (Sensor Open Standard Architecture) which is widely mandated for projects in the tri-service community.

Artificial Intelligence in the Battlespace

22AERP04_0104/01/2022

Key Considerations for a New Way of Fighting War Contemplating the AI-enabled future of war, practical and philosophical questions offer few easy answers. What kind of devices and weapon systems would most benefit from AI (artificial intelligence)? What types of oversight should apply to its use? What are the moral/ethical questions in play? How will humans and AI coexist in the battlespace? In chapter three of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's final report, the commission postulates that “AI-enabled warfare will not hinge on a single new weapon, technology, or operational concept; rather, it will center on the application and integration of AI-enabled technologies into every facet of warfighting.”

Application of a Digital Twin Virtual Engineering Tool for Ground Vehicle Maintenance Forecasting

2022-01-043403/29/2022

The integration of sensors, actuators and real time control in transportation systems enables intelligent system operation to minimize energy consumption and maximize occupant safety and vehicle reliability. The operating cycle of military ground vehicles can be on- and off-road in adverse environments which places a demand on continuous subsystem functionality to fulfill missions. On–board diagnostic systems can alert the operator of degraded operation once established fault thresholds are passed. An opportunity exists to estimate vehicle maintenance needs using model-based predicted trends and compiled information from fleet operating databases. A digital twin, created to virtually describe the dynamic behavior of a physical system using computer mathematical models, can estimate the system behavior based on current and future operating scenarios while accounting for past operating effects. In this manner, the collection of real time data of the physical vehicle can be constantly

Eddy, Conner, WAGNER, Adam, Wagner, JOHN, Castanier, Matthew

Hybridization of US Army Combat Vehicles

2022-01-042503/29/2022

As the global automotive market shifts towards electric vehicles, the United States Army must naturally consider this alternative for its larger combat vehicles. Indeed, electric vehicles offer numerous tactical advantages over traditional diesel engines, including higher torque at lower speeds and lower signature. Unfortunately, full electrification of most military vehicles is not feasible due to the weight of the requisite battery pack. However, the Army can take advantage of electric vehicles through hybrid power trains. Hybrid options allow for quiet, resilient, and powerful vehicles that are less constrained by battery technology. This study looks at the feasibility of hybrid power systems for military vehicles including the Humvee, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The analysis uses a series of standard missions to determine the required specifications for the engine, fuel, and battery pack. This analysis considers both traditional and novel

Mittal, Vikram, Novoselich PhD, Brian, Rodriguez, Andrew

Developing Domain Ontologies and an Integration Ontology to Support Modeling and Simulation of Next-Generation Ground Vehicle Systems

2022-01-042203/29/2022

The development of next-generation ground vehicle systems relies on modeling and simulation to predict vehicle performance and conduct trade studies in the early design process. In this paper, we describe the development of an ontology suite to support modeling and simulation of next generation military ground vehicles. The ontology suite is intended to address model reuse challenges and increase the shared understanding of ground vehicle system simulations. The ontology suite consists of four domain ontologies: Vehicle operations (VeOp), Operational environment (Env), Ground vehicle architecture (GrVe), and Simulation model ontology (SiMo) and one integration ontology. The separate domain ontologies allow for extensibility, while the integration ontology establishes semantic relationships across the domains ontologies. The ontology suite, developed using the Web Ontology Language (OWL), leverages existing modeling and simulation knowledge (i.e., SAE J2998 and SAE J3049) and extends

Louis, Edward, Colletti, Ryan, Hussain, Mohammad, Mocko, Gregory, Paredis, Chris

An Integrated Energy Management and Control Framework for Hybrid Military Vehicles based on Situational Awareness and Dynamic Reconfiguration

2022-01-042303/29/2022

As powertrain hybridization technologies are becoming popular, their application for heavy-duty military vehicles is drawing attention. The design and operation of the energy management system (EMS) is important to ensure that hybrid military vehicles can operate efficiently, simultaneous maximize fuel economy and minimize monetary cost, while successfully completing a mission. Furthermore, an integrated EMS framework is needed to ensure a functional vehicle power system (VPS) to survive through a mission when needed. This calls for situational awareness and dynamic system reconfiguration capabilities on-board of the military vehicle. This paper will present a new energy management and control (EMC) framework based on situational awareness (SA) and dynamic reconfiguration of the VPS. There are three layers involved in such an EMC operational architecture, namely: the VPS, the SA and dynamic reconfiguration (SADR), and the EMC. The SADR layer provides the state-of-health status of the

Venayagamoorthy, G Kumar, Pathiravasam, Chirath, Herath, Pramod, Dharmawardena, Hasala, Rizzo, Denise, Castanier, Matthew

Secure Wireless Communication System

TBMG-3987009/01/2021

pureLiFi Edinburgh, UK +44 (0) 131 516 1816

Fighter Jet Armaments

TBMG-3986809/01/2021

MBDA Les Plesis Robinson, France +33 1 71 54 10 00

Ka-Band Front-End Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) and Transmit/Receive (T/R) Modules Testing

21AERP08_0908/01/2021

Gallium nitride monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology has superior performance in power amplifier applications, as well as for low-noise amplifiers with high dynamic range and the ability to survive large, potentially damaging input power levels without the need for additional limiters at the system level. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has been evaluating and designing efficient broadband high-power amplifiers for use in sensors, communications, networking, and electronic warfare (EW). ARL submitted designs of Ka-band low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers (PAs), and transmit/receive (T/R) switches using Qorvo Inc.'s high-performance 0.15-μm gallium nitride (GaN) fabrication process. These amplifiers were fabricated as one- and two-stage designs, as well as integrated T/R modules for bidirectional transceivers as part of a recent ARL Qorvo Prototype Wafer Option

EW: New Challenges, Technologies, and Requirements

21AERP08_0508/01/2021

Now a critical part of worldwide defense strategy, Electronic Warfare (EW) must continually adapt in order to meet new threats. To do so, new technology together with emerging standards must be incorporated into EW system designs. Key elements of EW systems are now often combined within a single component, such as the RF System-on-Chip (RFSoC), including signal acquisition, processing, and generation. Hardware, firm-ware, and software have become more complex, increasing risk and expense, and thereby increasing the need for effective, high-level development tools.

Designing Rugged SWaP-Optimized MOSA Solutions for UUVs

21AERP05_0305/01/2021

As the U.S. Navy increases its investment in its fleet of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV), suppliers of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) subsystems, providing solutions for mission computers, network switches and routers, and data storage are meeting the needs of these unique platforms. The Navy classifies UUV systems into four categories, based on their size and how they are launched. Small UUVs range in diameter from 3″ to 10″ and can be man portable or submarine launched. Examples of small UUVs include the Swordfish and Sandfish. Medium UUVs have a diameter of 10″ to 21″ and are surface or submarine launched. Examples of medium UUVs include the Kingfish and the Knifefish. The Knifefish UUV, which is dedicated to mine hunting, is a great example of a UUV designed for a specific purpose. Large displacement UUVs (LDUUV) range in size from 21″ to 84″ in diameter and are also launched on the surface or from a submarine.

Aircraft Flotation Analysis

AIR1780A (Current)04/23/2021

This document is divided into five parts. The first part deals with flotation analysis features and definitions to acquaint the engineer with elements common to the various methods and the meanings of the terms used. The second part identifies and describes the various methods used. To accomplish the minimum intent of this document, techniques could be limited to those needed for flotation analysis only; however, because of the close relation between flotation analysis and runway design, methods for the latter are also included. In fact, runway design criteria are used for flotation and evaluation in some cases, and are periodically the governing procedure in specific, if isolated, instances. From time to time, it may be necessary to deal with runways built to obsolete criteria. Therefore, a listing of most of these constitutes the third part. The fourth part of this document tabulates the recommended documents, categorizing them for commercial and civil versus military usage, by

A-5 Aerospace Landing Gear Systems Committee

Developing Prediction Based Algorithms for Energy and Exergy Flow

2021-01-025804/06/2021

The future battlefield will include multiple dissimilar manned and unmanned aerial, ground, sea, and space vehicles working in concert with each other to support fires, logistics, maneuvers, communication, and coordination-based missions. Mission effectiveness and efficiency are often at odds, and due to the distributed and dissimilar energy flows inherent in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) there is a need to understand, identify, and characterize the energy flows. The ability to analyze the energy flows and effectively maintain adequate energy reserves could provide strategic capabilities to the warfighters, permitting energy informed operations to maximize mission effectiveness and efficiency, while mitigating vulnerabilities. This research focuses on developing energy and exergy characterization through development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for assessing and analyzing performance of a platform. These types of tools

Jane, Robert, Kim, CDT Tae, James, LTC Corey

Digital Thread and the Impact on Weapon System Acquisition Cost Growth

2021-01-002603/02/2021

The traditional acquisition and development cycles of a weapon system by government agencies goes through multiple stages throughout the life cycle of the product. Over the last few decades, many of the United States military equipment had experienced acquisition cost growth. Many studies by the Department of Defense indicates that the cost growth is a result of multiple factors including the development and manufacturing stages of the product. Organizations with multiple operation sites that goes across multiple states or even countries and continents are finding it increasingly difficult to share informational databases to ensure the corporate synergy between multiple sites or divisions. For such organizations, there exist the need to synchronize the operations and have standard and common database where everything is stored and equally accessed by different sites. Digital transformation sounds real exotic and futuristic and promise to reduce operation costs of big organizations

Hamada, Mohamed Yousef

Wheels/Rims - Truck and Bus - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Radial and Cornering Fatigue

J267_202102-TEST-REC (Historical)02/04/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice provides minimum performance target and uniform laboratory procedures for fatigue testing of wheels and demountable rims intended for normal highway use on trucks, buses, truck-trailers, and multipurpose vehicles. Users may establish design criteria exceeding the minimum performance target for added confidence in a design. The cycle target noted in Tables 1 and 2 are based on Weibull statistics using two parameter, median ranks, 50% confidence level and 90% reliability, and beta equal to two, typically noted as B10C50. For other wheels intended for normal highway use and temporary use on passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose vehicles, refer to SAE J328. For wheels used on trailers drawn by passenger cars, light trucks, or multipurpose vehicles, refer to SAE J1204. For bolt together military wheels, refer to SAE J1992. This document does not cover other special application wheels and rims.

Truck and Bus Wheel Committee

Wheels/Rims - Truck and Bus - Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Radial and Cornering Fatigue

J267_202102 (Current)

02/04/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice provides minimum performance target and uniform laboratory procedures for fatigue testing of wheels and demountable rims intended for normal highway use on trucks, buses, truck-trailers, and multipurpose vehicles. Users may establish design criteria exceeding the minimum performance target for added confidence in a design. The cycle target noted in Tables 1 and 2 are based on Weibull statistics using two parameter, median ranks, 50% confidence level and 90% reliability, and beta equal to two, typically noted as B10C50. For other wheels intended for normal highway use and temporary use on passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose vehicles, refer to SAE J328. For wheels used on trailers drawn by passenger cars, light trucks, or multipurpose vehicles, refer to SAE J1204. For bolt together military wheels, refer to SAE J1992. This document does not cover other special application wheels and rims.

Truck and Bus Wheel Committee

ALLISON BUILDS A TESTING POWERHOUSE

21AUTP02_0402/01/2021

Allison Transmission's new Vehicle Environmental Test center in Indianapolis is open for business for external and in-house customers alike. The VET has everything vehicle development teams need to improve testing efficiencies. Reducing product development time is among the industry's top priorities, particularly as vehicle makers transition into an electrified future. Waiting on the environment - climate, weather, terrain and the logistics of on-road testing - is a costly impediment when the program clock is ticking. For commercial-vehicle OEMs, the need for a comprehensive testing facility that offers complete seasonal independence and utmost process efficiency has been growing. The solution now is in service at Allison Transmission's new Vehicle Environment Test center in Indianapolis. The 60,000-ft2 VET, as it's known, is part of Allison's $400 million investment in engineering resources and new products this decade, including a new 95,000-ft2 Innovation Center also based on the

Brooke, Lindsay

A TESTING POWERHOUSE

21TOFHP02_0202/01/2021

Allison Transmission's new Vehicle Environmental Test center in Indianapolis is open for business for external and in-house customers alike. Reducing product development time is among the industry's top priorities, particularly as vehicle makers transition into an electrified future. Waiting on the environment - climate, weather, terrain and the logistics of on-road testing - is a costly impediment when the program clock is ticking. For commercial-vehicle OEMs, the need for a comprehensive testing facility that offers complete seasonal independence and utmost process efficiency has been growing. The solution now is in service at Allison Transmission's new Vehicle Environment Test center in Indianapolis. The 60,000-ft2 VET, as it's known, is part of Allison's $400 million investment in engineering resources and new products this decade, including a new 95,000-ft2 Innovation Center also based on the Indy headquarters campus. The VET is unique among U.S. Midwestern vehicle test facilities

Brooke, Lindsay

More Bang for the Buck

21AERP02_0402/01/2021

A New Design and Manufacturing Method for Deep Penetrating Bomb Cases The ∼4,450-pound BLU-122 deep penetrating bomb was developed by the U.S. Air Force in 2003, making improvements on the BLU-113 penetrator which would enable it to have significant penetration through hard targets. The weapon incorporates ∼780 lb of energetic explosive filling, a higher-strength case made from Eglin steel with an ultimate tensile strength of 245-255 ksi, an impact toughness of 11.5-15.5 ft-lb @ −40°F, and a modified nose shape for increased penetration. Despite the improved case, the BLU-122 possesses only 18-20 feet penetrability in 5.0 ksi strength reinforced concrete. The U.S. Air Force is moving ahead to get a new 2,000-pound class bunker buster bomb filled with 530 lb of explosive material, built around an improved warhead called the BLU-137, which has a steel case made from the USAF-96 steel. This bomb will ultimately replace existing weapons in this category, which have already been a key part

More Bang for the Buck: A New Design and Manufacturing Method for Deep Penetrating Bomb Cases

TBMG-3853102/01/2021

The ~4,450-pound BLU-122 deep penetrating bomb was developed by the U.S. Air Force in 2003, making improvements on the BLU-113 penetrator which would enable it to have significant penetration through hard targets. The weapon incorporates ~780 lb of energetic explosive filling, a higher-strength case made from Eglin steel with an ultimate tensile strength of 245-255 ksi, an impact toughness of 11.5-15.5 ft-lb @ -40°F, and a modified nose shape for increased penetration. Despite the improved case, the BLU-122 possesses only 18-20 feet penetrability in 5.0 ksi strength reinforced concrete.

Counter-Drone Technology

TBMG-3852502/01/2021

Citadel Defense San Diego, CA 213-819-3380

Electronic Warfare

21AERP02_0302/01/2021

Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Over the past decade, preeminent countries involved in major military conflicts mainly focused on asymmetrical warfare - surprise attacks by small groups armed with modern, high-tech weaponry. During that same period, however, near-peer adversaries began attaining impressive electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. As a result, a plethora of new, dynamic threats flooded the EW spectrum, pushing threat detection and analysis to keep pace. Large military forces now face ongoing development and evolution to stay ahead of their adversaries, leading to a need for a more flexible, scalable approach to threat detection, analysis, and response. Even the smallest military can now build powerful weapons systems, given the availability and low cost of advanced electronics with high computing power. The proliferation of technology also created a battlefield where weapons technology undergoes rapid, continuous change. Digital and programmable radio

Army and Universities Deploy New Warfighter Communication Technology

TBMG-3854102/01/2021

Researchers from the U.S. Army and the University of Maryland, College Park, have developed a controller for deploying robots that forms antenna arrays to maintain longer-range wireless communication. Antennas are distributed between mobile robots, allowing the controller to autonomously guide robots to create and maintain a reliable wireless communication network in challenging battlefield environments.

Light Tactical Vehicle

TBMG-3853402/01/2021

Polaris Inc. Medina, MN (866) 468-7783

Counter-UAS Technology

TBMG-3852902/01/2021

SRC Inc. Syracuse, NY 315-452-8362

Electronic Warfare: Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

TBMG-3854002/01/2021

Over the past decade, preeminent countries involved in major military conflicts mainly focused on asymmetrical warfare — surprise attacks by small groups armed with modern, high-tech weaponry. During that same period, however, near-peer adversaries began attaining impressive electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. As a result, a plethora of new, dynamic threats flooded the EW spectrum, pushing threat detection and analysis to keep pace. Large military forces now face ongoing development and evolution to stay ahead of their adversaries, leading to a need for a more flexible, scalable approach to threat detection, analysis, and response.

How Solid-State Technology Impacts A&D Equipment Testing

20AERP12_0112/01/2020

Electronic devices and equipment that operate in the aerospace and defense (A&D) environments must be rugged and operate reliably without human attention over long intervals. Their power requirements are very specific and demanding. To ensure product performance and reliability, extensive testing to ensure specifications are met is essential.

How Solid-State Technology Impacts A&D Equipment Testing

TBMG-3824912/01/2020

Electronic devices and equipment that operate in the aerospace and defense (A&D) environments must be rugged and operate reliably without human attention over long intervals. Their power requirements are very specific and demanding. To ensure product performance and reliability, extensive testing to ensure specifications are met is essential.

Loitering Munition System

TBMG-3825212/01/2020

UVision Air Ltd. Zur Igal, Israel +972-9-7496822

Encapsulated Drone System

TBMG-3825512/01/2020

SpearUAV Tel Aviv, Israel +972-52-4054141

Electric-Powered Warship

TBMG-3823912/01/2020

GE's Power Conversion Business Warwickshire, UK +44 (0) 1788 563386

The Role of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technologies in Defense Applications

20AERP10_0110/01/2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is also being hailed as a part of Industrial Revolution 4.0, has established its presence across myriad fields in recent years. AI has become somewhat of an umbrella term for a host of scientific and technological evolutions across various applications, computer sciences, and use cases. Known predominantly as a series of technologies that promote intelligent execution of tasks in machines, AI is rapidly establishing itself as a reality in the current technological landscape, as well as a robust solution for future evolutions. The success of the AI field is characterized by the ever-increasing availability of computing power and data, backed by advancements in electronics miniaturization and machine learning (ML), among others.

Remotely Piloted Air Systems

TBMG-3788210/01/2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA 858-762-6700

Algorithm Protects Networks by Detecting Adversarial Actions

TBMG-3780310/01/2020

Researchers developed a novel algorithm to protect networks by allowing for the detection of adversarial actions that can be missed by current analytical methods. A higher-order network could look for subtle changes in a stream of data that could point to suspicious activity.

Information Warfare - Staying Protected at the Edge

20AERP10_0210/01/2020

On April 1, 2001, a United States Navy EP-3E ARIES II signals intelligence aircraft and a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy J-8II interceptor fighter jet collided above Hainan Island, China. Per protocol, the EP crew scrambled to destroy sensitive key-management data onboard the aircraft. However, the team was interrupted by opposing soldiers, and as a result failed to destroy cryptographic keys and other highly sensitive information on the plane. In a matter of seconds, U.S. secrets were in the hands of another nation, including intelligence documents, NSA employee names, defense plans, and other confidential documents. This exposure of information set back U.S. intelligence enough to impact the nation's defense strategy for years. Had this aircraft been equipped with hardware-embedded cyber defense capabilities such as instant secure erase (ISE), the complete compromise of sensitive data could have been prevented - U.S. troops would have been able to destroy the data with the

Manufacturer Reduces Risk and Improves Quality of Military Radar Receivers

20AERP10_0610/01/2020

An industry-leading military radar receiver manufacturer needed to deliver radar receivers that met tough new customer specifications. To ensure a quality product, the manufacturer reviewed many aspects of its test strategy, focused on ensuring its radar receivers could meet the new specifications. Radar receiver sensitivity is critical for electronic warfare (EW) applications. A radar receiver that is outside specifications will fail to decipher signals properly from long distances. This is not an option in military applications.

Hybrid Electric Drive

TBMG-3788910/01/2020

BAE Systems Sterling Heights, MI 586-795-2220

The Role of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technologies in Defense Applications

TBMG-3788810/01/2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is also being hailed as a part of Industrial Revolution 4.0, has established its presence across myriad fields in recent years. AI has become somewhat of an umbrella term for a host of scientific and technological evolutions across various applications, computer sciences, and use cases.

Information Warfare: Staying Protected at the Edge

TBMG-3788110/01/2020

On April 1, 2001, a United States Navy EP-3E ARIES II signals intelligence aircraft and a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy J-8II interceptor fighter jet collided above Hainan Island, China. Per protocol, the EP crew scrambled to destroy sensitive key-management data onboard the aircraft. However, the team was interrupted by opposing soldiers, and as a result failed to destroy cryptographic keys and other highly sensitive information on the plane. In a matter of seconds, U.S. secrets were in the hands of another nation, including intelligence documents, NSA employee names, defense plans, and other confidential documents.

Manufacturer Reduces Risk and Improves Quality of Military Radar Receivers

TBMG-3788310/01/2020

An industry-leading military radar receiver manufacturer needed to deliver radar receivers that met tough new customer specifications. To ensure a quality product, the manufacturer reviewed many aspects of its test strategy, focused on ensuring its radar receivers could meet the new specifications. Radar receiver sensitivity is critical for electronic warfare (EW) applications. A radar receiver that is outside specifications will fail to decipher signals properly from long distances. This is not an option in military applications.

Aircraft Protection Systems

TBMG-3789410/01/2020

Northrop Grumman Corporation Falls Church, VA 1-703-280-2900

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