CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (CSIR DPSS) A presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence March 2007

CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (CSIR DPSS)

A presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio

Committee on Defence

March 2007

© CSIR 2007 www.csir.co.za

Contents

• The CSIR’s mandate and role as science council.• The CSIR in defence, peace, safety & security.• Some outputs and examples of impact.• Main challenges in achieving strategic objectives.• Towards a National Defence and Evaluation Research

Institute (DERI).


The CSIR Mandate

“The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly multidisciplinary research and

technological innovation, to foster, in the national interest and in fields which in its opinion should

receive preference, industrial and scientific development, either by itself or in co-operation with

principals from the private or public sectors, and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the

quality of life of the people of the Republic, and to perform any other functions that may be assigned

to the CSIR by or under this Act.”

(Scientific Research Council Act 46 of 1988, amended by Act 71 of 1990)


From: ‘The CSIR returns to its key function: Directed Research’ – Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, November 2005• Core Purpose: Shaping the future through science and technology.

• Research and development for the benefit of the country, including in sectors where there is currently no industry in this country.

• The CSIR is concerned with the innovation chain.

• We are not seeking to answer fundamental scientific questions – we are trying to answer scientific questions that affect the country’s socio-economic well being. In everything we do we seek to use science and technology to benefit society, the country, our region and the continent and, where appropriate generate income from our activities.

• We are not disengaging from any area of research, but the choices we make concerning R&D will be influenced by the wider national R&D agenda.


CSIR Board: Chairperson and President/CEO

Ms Nobusi Shikwane Dr Sibusiso Sibisi


Role of Science Councils

Industry

GovernmentDepartment

Universities

ScienceCouncil

• Smart User, Smart Buyer, Smart Decisions• Experimentation in Applications Domain• Advanced Training• Strategic direction

• Science & Technology• Experienced people• Strategic direction

• Products• Services

PapersStudents

NationalResponsibility

• Research questions• Technology demonstrators• Funding


Diagram of CSIR showing Units and Centres

Strategy and Leadership layer

CSIR Executive Board

Executive Management

CSIR Operating Units

National Research Centres

Defence, Peace, Safety and

SecurityBuilt Environment

Biosciences

Materials, Science and Manufacturing

Natural Resources and the Environment

National Laser Centre

National Metrology Laboratory

Satellite Applications Centre

Meraka Institute


CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security

(CSIR DPSS)


‘To contribute, through scientific and technological excellence, to the achievement of a peaceful and safe South Africa,

SADC and continent’

DPSS Vision


• To contribute to an improved understanding of crime, violence and conflict and the development of innovative and effective Science and Technology solutions.

• To be the ‘in-house’ Science and Technology capability of key state departments and agencies in defence, peace, security and safety.

• To partner with the local defence and aerospace industry to improve strategic national industrial capabilities and international competitiveness.

• To collaborate and undertake joint projects with selected international and local organisations and laboratories.

• To contribute to national Science, Engineering and Technology themes, industry development initiatives and Human Capital Development objectives.

• To develop and maintain strategic national research capabilities, facilities and infrastructure.

DPSS Mission


The Defence, Peace, Safety & Security DomainSTAKEHOLDER/

OWNER

NATIONAL

OBJECTIVE

NATIONAL

ROLEDISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTION

DOD

1) Appropriate and Ready Defence

Capabilities

2) Peace, Security and Stability in

Region and Continent

3) Support the people of South

Africa

Defence Evaluation and

Research

Institute (DERI).

• Provide a Ready Technology Base

• Provide Smart Decision Maker support

• Provide Smart Buyer support

• Provide Smart User support

• Ensure Strategic independence in identified

areas

DST

1) Implementation of National R&D

strategy

2) Contributing to National System

of Innovation

National Science and

Technology Institution

• Source of innovative technologies

• Custodian of identified national competences

• Contributor to National Human Capital Development

• Contributor to national themes and missions

such as space

Defence & Aerospace Industry

Internationally competitive and

sustainable Defence and

Aerospace industry

Next generation

technologies,

Specialised test &

evaluation facilities

• Research

• Next generation product technologies,

• Technology development and transfer,

• Test, Measurement & Analysis

DSS, DOJCD, DPLG, DCS, DSD

Fighting crime and contributing to a

safer environment

DERI-like capability in

safety & security

• Systemic approach to and understanding of

crime fighting

• Smart buyer support

• Smart user support

• Smart decision maker support


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CSIR DPSS SET base

1. Generation of new knowledge and insights

2. Development and maintenance of nationally strategic and ready technology bases

3. Problem Solving

4. Decision Support

5. Capability Building

6. Operational Support

7. Technology demonstration and validation

• Cyber security labs• Software models and tools• HIL simulators• Mechanical and electronic labs and workshops• CNC machines• Processes and practices• Ground vibration test facility

• Range of wind tunnels• Explosive test range & test equipment• Mobile radar and optronics laboratories• Optical labs• Motion simulators• Mobile multi-spectral photometers• Computer clusters

• RF design and analysis• High speed digital electronic

design• Signal processing and analysis• Optical design• Systems engineering• Modelling and simulation• Software development

• Explosive event characterisation and effects• Specialised equipment and prototyping for

situational awareness, mobility and sustainment• Experimental aerodynamics• Computational Flow dynamics• Aerostructure testing and analysis• Sensors, detection & countermeasures

Radar & Electronic Warfare

Optronic Sensor Systems

Crime prevention

Systems modelling

Landwards Sciences

Crime combating

Special operations support

• Support acquisition of high technology equipment.• Support operation of high technology equipment.• User capability building.• Independent scientific advice.• Solutions to operational problems.

• A SET support base for national priority crimes.• A systemic understanding of conflict and crime and

ability to focus resources.

Prevent and combat crime

Protection against cybernetics

threats

Safe & effective

operations

Acceptance and operationalisation of new equipment

Protection of people and platforms

Competitive aerospace and

defence industry

Systems and field test,

measurement and evaluation

• Strategic RDT&E capabilities to support innovation and industrial growth.

• Crime Prevention Research

• Elements of C4I2RS• Technology strategy and management• Cyber security• Systems science

AeronauticsSystems


2006-07

4%

13%

35%23%

1%

24%private sector

international

DERI

DoD

safety & Security

CSIR investment

Funding Sources


Outputs and Impact

• Impartial, knowledgeable advice to support decision making• Measurement and analysis of the behaviour of complex

defence systems• Scientific approach to problem solving and analysis of

intractable and persistent problems• Interpretation of international technology trends in terms of

local requirements and application environments• Science, Engineering and Technology capabilities in areas of

strategic importance• Rapid, customised and confidential solutions to problems


Main Challenges in achieving strategic objectives

1. Severe shortage of black engineers (and to some extent female engineers).

2. Retaining the experts and key people.3. Financial resources and availability of young graduates to

grow a new generation of scientists and engineers understanding complex defence systems.

4. Establishing an environment that will support growth of the key and critical science and technology–based skills required to support the functioning of our defence system.

5. Maintaining key test, measurement and evaluation facilities.6. Bridging the technology chasm – resources for funding

technology demonstrators.


CSIR DPSS as a National Defence Evaluation and Research Institute (DERI)


• Identifies the concept of a Defence Evaluation and Research Institute (DERI) for retaining and developing strategic capabilities that are of importance to the DoD.

• The primary functions of such a DERI would be to support the DoD in being an informed or smart buyer and user of equipment and in providing independence in technology areas of strategic importance.

• This would follow the example of technologically advanced countries.

From the White Paper on Defence Related Industries - 1999


TNO - Holland

FOI - Sweden

Dstl - UK

DSO - Singapor

e

Defence Research Canada

78 Defence Research

Laboratories in the USA

DSTO - Australia

Defence R & D Organisation -

India

International DERI’s


Strategic Management Context for DERI as derived from National R&D Strategy (2002)

• Technology intensive services and infrastructure• Venture creation and IP exploitation

• Technology development & application• Sector oriented research, development and innovation

NationalSystem

OfInnovation

Governance&

Funding

Activities ofDERI

Gov. instruments Private Sector

VCF’s

Line departments e.g. DoD

DST&

DOE

DST

DoD

Industry & International

• Fundamental research• Human capital development• New knowledge


Core Elements of a DERI

CSIRArmscor Business

Alkantpan Copperton

CSIR TSOIMT

OTB

Armscor Business (288 total staff)• Defence Institute• Gerotek• Ergotech• Alkantpan• Flamengro• Armour Development• IMT• Protechnik• Eclipse• Paardefontein Antenna Range

CISR (215 total staff)• Systems Modelling• Radar & Electronic Warfare• Optronic Sensor Systems• Technology for Special Operations (PTA & STB)• Landward Sciences (with Paardefontein)• Aeronautic Systems• Safety & Security

Denel (183 total staff)• Overberg Test Range Bredasdorp


• Smart Decision Maker support e.g.- Policy and planning- Information and intelligence- Technology strategy

• Smart buyer support, e.g.- Specification- Selection- Acceptance testing

• Smart user support, e.g.- Training- Operational evaluation- Upgrade

DERI support roles


• Defence R&D for Strategic independence, e.g.- Local maintenance/upgrade- Niche capabilities- Own Intellectual Property- Integrating local distributed research to support DoD- Leveraging international cooperative research to support DoD

requirements.

DERI support roles


• To establish a dedicated defence Research Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) capability that will be able to understand complex defence systems and provide innovative solutions.

• To create an environment in which Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) professionals working on defence applications, will thrive.

• To maintain current capabilities identified as strategic and grow new ones in a sustainable way.

• To ensure that strategic defence RDT&E capabilities and facilities are sustainable, well funded and used effectively.

• To achieve an optimal return on defence investment in RDT&E.• To be able to enjoy the benefits of managing the distributed defence

research capabilities as a single system.

Compelling reasons for establishing a DERI


R

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Technology Demonstrations

Prototypes

Product Definition

Product Design and Development

Product Demonstration

Validated Technology

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Science Base: Universities, Research Institutions, Industry

R&

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FundamentalResearch

Technology Development

Technology Validation

Research and Technology Acquisition System DevelopmentProject Launch

ProductCertification

Production

Product Support

5 + years 2 – 6 years3 - 10 years 25+ years

System Deployment

Towards the application of the National System of Innovation

Science Council Funding

AMTS

AISI

Industry

Universities

DERI• Directed Research Projects

• Integrate across other Research Projects

Thank you

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CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (CSIR DPSS) A presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence March 2007