DEFENSE

Systems Digest

2 AUGUST 2022

DSIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

More HIMARS, “Phoenix Ghost” Drones Bound for Ukraine

The Defense Department has announced another package of security assistance for Ukraine, which will include additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), ammunition, and a substantial number of Phoenix Ghost unmanned aerial systems. This latest package includes about $175 million in equipment pulled from existing U.S. military stocks through presidential drawdown authority and $95 million…

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Notable Technical Inquiry

European Energetic Additive Manufacturing (AM) Research

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was tasked with determining the extent of energetics additive manufacturing (AM) research and development capabilities in Europe. DSIAC searched available resources for any projects or research being performed by universities or defense organizations in Europe that involve the three-dimensional printing of energetic munitions, explosives, propellants, or rocket engines. There were a few organizations and universities that had…

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FEATURED WEBINAR

Researchers from ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team deployed their ecoMapper with boat support by Purdue University at a beneficial use dredging project at Burns Small Boat Harbor in Indiana

What acoustic underwater tracking and display software packages are used across U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ranges?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on acoustic underwater tracking and display software packages used across DoD ranges. If you have any information or know of subject matter experts or points of contact who might be willing to support this request, e-mail Alfred Yee at Alfred.Yee.ctr@us.af.mil, the lead DSIAC analyst for…

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Are there any Defense Department, combatant command, or military science and technology published priority lists?

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Are frequency and location data available for sonar dome servicing on Arleigh Burke- and Ticonderoga-class destroyers?

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What available documentation shows the staffing process and approval requirements for establishing a joint program office (JPO), and what JPOs have recently been formed?

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What is the state of the art in unmanned aerial systems (UASs) for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)?

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Can the history and structure of the Directed Energy Engineering and Analysis Center (DE2AC) be provided?

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What commercial- or government-off-the-shelf technologies exist that can be placed at the start or end of a gun range to determine where rounds will land or detect and pinpoint their locations?

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What low-cost government- or commercial-off-the-shelf target drones are available?

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Can a literature search for jet propellant-5 (JP-5) technical manuals be provided?

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With what co-assembly efforts has the U.S. Department of Defense engaged, and what are the details/requirements tied to them?

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What acoustic underwater tracking and display software packages are used across U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ranges?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on acoustic underwater tracking and display software packages used across DoD ranges. If you have any information or know of subject matter experts or points…

Are there any Defense Department, combatant command, or military science and technology published priority lists?

Are frequency and location data available for sonar dome servicing on Arleigh Burke- and Ticonderoga-class destroyers?

What available documentation shows the staffing process and approval requirements for establishing a joint program office (JPO), and what JPOs have recently been formed?

What is the state of the art in unmanned aerial systems (UASs) for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)?

Can the history and structure of the Directed Energy Engineering and Analysis Center (DE2AC) be provided?

What commercial- or government-off-the-shelf technologies exist that can be placed at the start or end of a gun range to determine where rounds will land or detect and pinpoint their locations?

What low-cost government- or commercial-off-the-shelf target drones are available?

Can a literature search for jet propellant-5 (JP-5) technical manuals be provided?

With what co-assembly efforts has the U.S. Department of Defense engaged, and what are the details/requirements tied to them?

Voice From the Community

Mr. Andrew J. Tweedell
Andrew Tweedell

Project Lead, Human Research and Engineering Directorate, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

Mr. Tweedell is the current Project Lead for the Human Agent Interaction for Intelligent Squad Weapons program at ARL. His military research experience involves the intersection of human performance and data analytics in the physical and cognitive domains. He previously acted as Project Lead for the Techniques for Soldier Exoskeleton Analysis program at ARL, which informed design requirements for future dismounted exoskeletons. He is also a Contract Data Analyst for Optimum Performance Analytics Associates, where he performs statistical analyses related to professional and collegiate sports performance. His scientific publications span neuromechanics, exoskeleton evaluation, cognitive and physical interactions in marksmanship,  and human variability in Big Data.

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