Tank Automotive Research, Development S&T Investments · 1. REPORT DATE 24 MAY 2011 2. REPORT TYPE N/A 3. DATES COVERED - 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Tank Automotive Research, Development

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Tank Automotive Research, Development

& Engineering Center (TARDEC) S&T Investments

Dr. David Gorsich 24 May 2011

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Responsible for Research, Development and Engineering Support to 2,800 Army systems and many of the Army’s and DOD’s Top Joint Warfighter Development Programs

Mission

– Provides full life-cycle engineering support and is provider-of-first-choice for all DOD ground combat and combat support vehicle systems.

– Develops and integrates the right technology solutions to improve Current Force effectiveness and provide superior capabilities for the Future Force.

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Senior Research Scientist - Robotics

Organizational Structure

TARDEC Director

Executive Director of Engineering

Systems Engineering

Life-Cycle Data Management

RAM, Test & QualityAssurance

Standardization &Transportability

Software Engineering Center

Industrial Base Engineering Support

Executive Director ofProduct Development

Center for Ground Vehicle Development

& Integration

Force Projection Technology

National AutomotiveCenter (NAC)

Executive Director of Research & Technology

Integration

Concepts, Analysis,Systems, Simulations

& Integrations (CASSI)

Ground SystemsSurvivability

Ground Vehicle Power & Mobility

Vehicle Electronics & Architecture

Military Deputy

Foreign Vehicle Specs & Materials Eng

Eng – Systems in Acquisition

Ground Vehicle Robotics

Chief of Staff

Chief Scientist

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Robust Technology Development & Integration

Ground Systems

Power & Mobility Integration

Maturation of Ground Robotics

& Vehicle Situational Awareness

Ground Systems

Survivability Integration

Development of Force

Projection Technology

Systems Engineering & Integration Excellence Across the Life Cycle

Vehicle Electronics &

Architecture Integration

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Systems Technology Integration & System-of-Systems Engineering

Advanced Concepting Analytics Hardware & Man-In-The-Loop Simulation

Prototype & Demonstrators

HPC & Data Management

Unclassified 5

Computer Aided Virtual Environment (CAVE)

High Performance Computing (HPC)

Providing Rapid Assessment and Integration Services throughout the Life Cycle of both Technology and System/Platform Development Programs.

APD

FED

MRAP

Turret Test

CharacterizationCrew Safety

Blast

Structures/Durability

MRAP

FED

JLTV

Advanced Collaborative Environment (ACE)

TWVS


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Laboratory Capabilities

Grease & Hydraulic Fluid Lab

Fuels & Lubricants Laboratories

Coolant Lab Fuel & Lube Lab Analytical Lab

Physical Simulation Laboratories

Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig

Reconfigurable N-Post Simulator Multi-Axial Simulator

Survivability Laboratories

Ballistic Testing

Center for Ground Vehicle Development & Integration

Large Robotics Integration Cell

Prototype Integration

Ground Systems Power & Energy Lab

Propulsion Labs

Power & Energy Laboratories

TARDEC’s Warren, MI operations has a resource value of over $950M and occupies 12 facilities on the Detroit Garrison totaling over 840,000 square feet of laboratory space

Concept Development Modeling & Simulation Environment

System Evaluation MRAP Systems Integration Lab

System & Simulation Integration Laboratories


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Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility

Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas

Detection Avoidance

Technical Complexity

Th

reat

Leth

ali

ty

RPG

Tank Fired HEAT

RKG

IED

XL IED

HE Frag

Smart Top Attack

Top Attack Fallers

Kill Avoidance

Penetrate Avoidance

Hit Avoidance

Detection Avoidance

Encounter Avoidance

Acquire Avoidance

ATGM

9%

5%

14%

3%

3%

5%

4%

31%

26%

Cause Agent Breakdown (BI)

2002-2008

N= 7,092 patients

Falls1%

Motor Vehicle Traffic

1%

Kill Avoidance Hit AvoidancePenetration Avoidance

Excellence in Ground Systems Survivability Occupant Centric Vehicle Protection

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Integration for Survivability

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Excellence in Robotics



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Interoperability

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Current State Ground Robotics

Remote Control• Vehicle /Security Checkpoint

Tele-Op w/o Intelligence•IED / EOD Missions• Engineering Functions

Tele-Op with Intelligence•Persistent Stare• Range Clearance

Autonomous • “Hands-Off” Mission Execution• Human Intent Recognition• Urban Ops/Robotic Wingman

Current

• Retro-Traverse• Navigational Blackboard• Warehousing/Logistics

Far Future

Collaborative Autonomy • Mixed Assets (UGV, UAV, UUV)• Auto. Mission Plan & Delegation• Global Urban Ops/Border Security

Current

Near/Far Future

Current/Near

Future

Current/Near Future

Supervised-Autonomy • Plan, Observe and Go;• Road Rules Recognition & Follow• Convoy Ops & Route Clearance

= JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS

= Fielded JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS

= Draft/Future Requirement

= Fielded through PORs

= Current Requirement/POR

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Robotics Technology WayAhead Current to Future

•Affordable common robotic kit for manned/unmanned operations of current force vehicles

– Incremental insertion of safety and automation capabilities

•Manned-unmanned and UAV-UGV collaboration for enhanced company operations

•Open systems architecture and joint interoperability

•Multi-mission capable family of robotic platforms

•Safe semi-autonomous operations in complex/dynamic environments

•Scalable autonomy based on terrain and mission understanding

•Robotic security for maneuver elements


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Technology Areas Supporting Force Projection Technology

• Alternative Fuels

• Fuel Additive Technologies

• Fuel Efficient Powertrain Lubricant

• Nanotechnology for Fuels and Lubes

• Water from Air

• Water Reuse

• In-line Water Monitoring

• Fuel and Water Remote Quality and Quantity Surveillance

• Mechanical Countermine Increased Stand-off

• Structural Health Monitoring of Bridging

• Rapid Military Load Class Determination

• High Performance Materials for Lightweight Bridging

& POL Storage Applications

• Priority Hydraulic System Combat Engineer (CE) & Hydraulic

Hybrid Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

• Semi-Autonomous: CE, MHE, Bridging, Mechanical Countermine

Water Supply

Potential Applications

Next Generation Technologies

Petroleum Supply BridgingMechanical CountermineCombat Engineering and

Material Handling Equipment

Preservation

Combustion

Axles

Transmissions

Hydraulics

Condition

Based

Maintenance

Engines

Radiators

nanochemistry

POL Technology

Overload

and Rollover

Prevention

Sensors

Semi-autonomous

control

Hydraulic

Hybrid Regeneration


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Energy Storage Thermal ManagementPower Generation

& ControlTrack & Suspension

Threat

Weig

ht

Fu

el &

Pow

er D

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an

d

Capability Terrain

En

vir

on

men

tal

Com

ple

xit

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HMMWV

Up ArmoredHMMWV

MRAP

M47

M1A2

Stryker

Ground Combat Vehicle

Jungle/Mountains

Urban

DesertM1

JLTV

Excellence in Vehicle Mobility & Energy Efficiency

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Current Efforts to IncreaseVehicle Agility

2011 2016 2021

Incre

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apabili

tyOperational Objective: Combat and Tactical vehicles able to maneuver quickly and safely in any terrain

Technical Objectives: Improve vehicle off road performance and stability; Reduce shock and vibration into vehicle; Increase durability mileage; Reduce track system weight while maintaining survivability

Challenges:

• Weight reduction vs. Survivability trade off

• Need improved Elastomers for greater durability and performance

Suspension Systems Development

Passive & Semi Active Suspension Fully Active Predictive Suspension

Electronic Stability Control

Advanced Running Gear Systems

Advanced Suspension Technology Development w/LADAR & ESC

Track Systems DevelopmentHPLwT Program


Rolling Resistance Reduction

High Speed, High Durability Track Systems

Elastomeric Improvement Program


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Independent Laboratory In house Research (ILIR)

Combustion and JP-8 Research

Current Efforts to IncreasePrime Power

2011 2016 2021

Incre

asin

g C

apabili

tyOperational Objective: Provide the required platform power to deliver the mission payload to the target

Technical Objective: Compact, light weight, high output powertrain to enable superior tactical mobility, speed, and vehicle design flexibility

Challenges:

• Space Constraints

• Thermal Management

Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development

Efficient Powertrain Technologies

(Engine & Transmission)

Efficient Powertrain Integration


High Output Engine Development

High Output Engine Research

OPOC

High Operating Temperature, High

Engine Density (HOTHED)

Next Generation High Output

Diesel

Next Generation Family of Combat & Tactical

Vehicle Engines and Transmissions

Advanced Propulsion Systems

High Temp Power Electronics

Motor Development

Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort


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POWER & ENERGY SYSTEM INTEGRATION LAB (P&E SIL)

Current Efforts to ReduceFuel Consumption

2011 2016 2021

Incre

asin

g C

apabili

tyOperational Objective: Two battlefield days of operations without refueling

Technical Objective: Reduce, by half, the weight and volume of fuel associated with powering the force

APU Development

Engine APU Programs

Fuel Cell APU Programs

Track Systems Development

HPLwT Program


Rolling Resistance Reduction

Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development

Efficient Powertrain Technologies

(Engine & Transmission)Efficient Powertrain Integration


Thermoelectric Systems Development

Quantum Well Development TE Integration

Thermoelectric Engine

Vehicular SolarThermoelectric System on Engine prove-out

Advanced Propulsion Systems

High Temp Power Electronics

Motor Development


Challenges:

• Increasing demand for power

• Increasing weight for survivability


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Current Efforts to IncreaseElectrical Power

2011 2016 2021

Incre

asin

g C

apabili

tyOperational Objectives: Eight hours of silent watch; Sufficient on/off board electrical power for superior lethality, C4ISR, survivability and force protection

Technical Objectives: Provide electrical power during normal and main engine-off operations

Challenges:

• Space Constraint

• Acoustic signature

• Thermal Management

On-Board Vehicle Power Generation


Pulse Power for EM and

DEW ATO-RPulse Power for EM and DEW ATO-D

Battery Systems

Advanced Battery for Vehicle applications

Battery Electronic Control and Management

Advanced Battery Technologies

In-House Small Engine, Fuel Cell and Advanced Battery Research, Development, Engineering, and Testing Capability

APU Development

Noise Mitigation Program

Engine APU Programs

Fuel Cell APU Programs


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Research Topic Summary

Primary Interest

1) Advanced

combustion engines

and transmissions

High density, energy

efficient powertrain

Extreme gains in engine

efficiency

2) Lightweight

structures and materials

Reduce weight to improve

performance

Cost reduction for

consumer market

3) Energy recovery and

thermal management

Improved efficiency,

manage heat generation

Efficiency gains through

waste heat recovery

4) Alternative fuels and

lubricants

Standardization &

security

Efficiency gains for the

legacy fleet

5) Hybrid power

systems

Efficiency improvements Efficiency improvements

6) Analytical Tools Assessment/Design

Trades

Assessment/Design

Trades

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It’s All About the Warfighter

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Tank Automotive Research, Development S&T Investments · 1. REPORT DATE 24 MAY 2011 2. REPORT TYPE N/A 3. DATES COVERED - 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Tank Automotive Research, Development