Technology Need records

Soft-Kill and Equipment Disabling Weapons

S&T; in this area should develop standoff personnel and electro-mechanical equipment disabling weapons. The Navy must have the capability to non-lethally neutralize potential threats in modern warfare. TechMatch Keyword(s): Ordnance Weapon Systems Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Alternative Fuels and Power Sources

The source and availability of petroleum-based fuels are likely to be economically limited in the near future. Further, the transport and delivery of large volumes of liquid and gaseous petroleum fuel is a major impediment to the cost and the ability to rapidly move forces. S&T; should focus on an integrated energy program to increase energy conversion efficiency of traditional fuels; identify and develop alternative fuels; and redouble energy conservation efforts within the Fleet without reducing readiness. S&T; efforts should include accelerated development of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fuel cell technology for shipboard power production and should leverage significant work from the auto industry and focus on medium-sized marine fuel cells, hybrid technologies, and related energy technology such as "scavenged fuels" to meet military fuel demands. For example, nanomaterials woven into clothing that can capture solar energy to provide power for the individual soldier, and can do so with higher solar efficiency than traditional crystalline materials. Please view SURFTECH's Overarching Investment Guidance Issues regarding S&T; efforts for this Technology Need. TechMatch Keyword(s): Propulsion Fuels Energy Technologies Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Priority 9 - Ship Survivability

Survivability (Susceptibility, Vulnerability, & Recoverability) improvement is essential to improving ship effectiveness. Events have demonstrated that current ship survivability is inadequate compared to previous decades. Both in-service and emerging optimally manned ships require improvements to meet current and emerging threats. S&T; in this area should focus on reducing susceptibility to EM threats, reducing ship radar detection and classification ranges, reducing acoustic detection range, as well as focusing on technology that will assist in surviving and/or minimize severe damage. A potential focus area includes nanotechnology research on high strength, lightweight, antiballistic materials (nano-aluminum alloys and nanocomposites). Please view SURFTECH's Overarching Investment Guidance Issues regarding S&T; efforts for this Technology Need. TechMatch Keyword(s): Ship - Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Systems Logistics Maintenance Sustainment Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Mini Unmanned Air Vehicle (MUAV)

UAV

Request information regarding current innovations toward increased loiter time and imagery payloads for a MUAV which is man-portable and clandestine at the AGL of 500 to 1500 ft. The AF Special Operations Forces are in need of persistent surveillance during operations that have minimal National ISR assistance through national assets for this extended time. Vehicle must be modular and man portable. Sensor payload to include but not limited to EO and IR for day and night operations. Current communication devices (data link) are analog but looking to transition to digital technology. Payload package expected not to exceed 10 lbs. Propulsion plant limitations of current battery technology require team to look into ICE and heavy fuel engines or a Hybrid of battery/fuel cell/ICE. Team only has a small budget and a limited time frame for this project. Must have product completed prior to 1 September 2007. We are not looking for companies to design and build but only information on current technologies that we can integrate into project.

Detect and Defend Against Chemical/Biological Radiation (CBR)

S&T; in this area should develop a fully reliable and false alarm resistant Chemical Point Detection System that is man-portable for use by Vessel Boarding Search/Seizure (VBSS) and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) teams. TechMatch Keyword(s): Sensors Chem-Bio Nuclear Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Establish and Maintain a Sea Base of Operations

S&T; in this area should develop technology to support a forward logistics capability. TechMatch Keyword(s): Logistics Readiness Supply Sustainment Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Execute Reconnaissance Over Areas of Interest

S&T; in this area should develop improved shipboard electro-optical/forward looking Infrared (EO/FLIR) systems to increase range, improve low-light discrimination and improve the capability to detect and classify threats. The EO/FLIR system should also have automated track, range-finding, targeting and recording capabilities. TechMatch Keyword(s): Sensors Infrared (IR) Optical, Visual Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Create Common Tactical Picture/ Situational Awareness

S&T; in this area should develop improved Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities by: -Providing integrated ISR/Command and Control Targeting Architecture. -Providing advanced Tactical Unmanned Vehicles as part of current ISR. TechMatch Keyword(s): Surveillance Net-Centric Warfare (NCW) Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Provide Navigation Support to Own-ship and Others

S&T; in this area should develop an improved navigation capability to get underway from a moorage or anchorage, moor/anchor/pilot in restricted waters, (including during reduced visibility) and maneuver in open waters. TechMatch Keyword(s): Navigation, Guidance, and Control Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond

Support Amphibious Raids

S&T; in this area should develop technology leading towards improvements in the Navy's ability to accept, sustain, and employ ground forces. As the Navy role in Expeditionary Force structure continues to evolve and expand, the volume and technology must be developed to provide adaptable support systems to meet the changing nature of those Expeditionary Forces. TechMatch Keyword(s): Logistics Mobility/Transportation Personnel Readiness Supply Sustainment Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond