Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) S&T Investments

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1 Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) S&T Investments Dr. David Gorsich 24 May 2011

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3 Mission unclassified 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. 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 unclassified 2

4 Organizational Structure TARDEC Director Executive Director of Research & Technology Integration Executive Director of Product Development Executive Director of Engineering Chief Scientist Military Deputy Chief of Staff Senior Research Scientist - Robotics Concepts, Analysis, Systems, Simulations & Integrations (CASSI) Ground Systems Survivability Ground Vehicle Power & Mobility Center for Ground Vehicle Development & Integration Force Projection Technology National Automotive Center (NAC) Systems Engineering Life-Cycle Data Management Foreign Vehicle Specs & Materials Eng RAM, Test & Quality Assurance Vehicle Electronics & Architecture Standardization & Transportability Ground Vehicle Robotics Software Engineering Center Industrial Base Engineering Support Eng Systems in Acquisition 3

5 Robust Technology Development & Integration Ground Systems Survivability Integration Vehicle Electronics & Architecture Integration Ground Systems Power & Mobility Integration Maturation of Ground Robotics & Vehicle Situational Awareness Development of Force Projection Technology Systems Engineering & Integration Excellence Across the Life Cycle 4

6 Systems Technology Integration & System-of-Systems Engineering Advanced Concepting Analytics Hardware & Man-In- The-Loop Simulation Prototype & Demonstrators TWVS JLTV Blast MRAP APD Turret Test FED Structures/Durability FED MRAP HPC & Data Management Crew Safety Characterization High Performance Computing (HPC) Computer Aided Virtual Environment (CAVE) Advanced Collaborative Environment (ACE) Providing Rapid Assessment and Integration Services throughout the Life Cycle of both Technology and System/Platform Development Programs. Unclassified 5 5

7 Laboratory Capabilities System & Simulation Integration Laboratories Survivability Laboratories Concept Development Modeling & Simulation Environment System Evaluation MRAP Systems Integration Lab Ballistic Testing Physical Simulation Laboratories Prototype Integration Reconfigurable N-Post Simulator Multi-Axial Simulator Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig Center for Ground Vehicle Development & Integration Large Robotics Integration Cell Fuels & Lubricants Laboratories Power & Energy Laboratories Coolant Lab Grease & Hydraulic Fuel & Lube Lab Analytical Lab Fluid Lab Ground Systems Power & Energy Lab Propulsion Labs 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 6

8 Excellence in Ground Systems Survivability Occupant Centric Vehicle Protection Threat Lethality RPG Smart Top Attack Top Attack Fallers IED XL IED Tank Fired HEAT ATGM HE Frag Cause Agent Breakdown (BI) Motor Vehicle Traffic 1% Falls 1% 9% 5% 5% 4% 14% 3% 3% 26% Encounter Avoidance Detection Avoidance Acquire Avoidance Hit Avoidance Penetrate Avoidance Kill Avoidance RKG 31% Technical Complexity N= 7,092 patients Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas Kill Avoidance Penetration Avoidance Hit Avoidance Detection Avoidance 7

9 Integration for Survivability It s about balancing integration, mission, threat & technology 8

10 Excellence in Robotics RSJPO UGVs 162 8,000 ICDs/CDDs Mission Complexity Since 2008 Autonomy Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas Reliable operations Intelligent Control Lighten the Load Collaborative Interoperability 9

11 Current State Ground Robotics Current/Near Future Current/Near Future Supervised-Autonomy Plan, Observe and Go; Road Rules Recognition & Follow Convoy Ops & Route Clearance Far Future Near/Far Future Autonomous Hands-Off Mission Execution Human Intent Recognition Urban Ops/Robotic Wingman Collaborative Autonomy Mixed Assets (UGV, UAV, UUV) Auto. Mission Plan & Delegation Global Urban Ops/Border Security Current Current Tele-Op w/o Intelligence IED / EOD Missions Engineering Functions Remote Control Vehicle /Security Checkpoint Tele-Op with Intelligence Persistent Stare Range Clearance Retro-Traverse Navigational Blackboard Warehousing/Logistics = Fielded JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS = JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS = Fielded through PORs = Draft/Future Requirement = Current Requirement/POR 10

12 Robotics Technology Way Ahead 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 11

13 Technology Areas Supporting Force Projection Technology Next Generation Technologies 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 Potential Applications Preservation Combustion Axles Transmissions Hydraulics Condition Based Maintenance Engines Radiators POL Technology nanochemistry Mechanical Countermine UNCLASSIFIE D: Dist A. Approved for public release Petroleum Supply Water Supply Bridging Combat Engineering and Material Handling Equipment Overload and Rollover Prevention Sensors Semi-autonomous control Hydraulic Hybrid Regeneration 12

14 Excellence in Vehicle Mobility & Energy Efficiency Weight HMMWV MRAP Up Armored HMMWV JLTV Fuel & Power Demand M47 M1 M1A2 Stryker Ground Combat Vehicle Environmental Complexity Desert Jungle/Mountains Urban Threat Capability Terrain Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas Energy Storage Power Generation & Control Thermal Management Track & Suspension 13

15 Current Efforts to Increase Vehicle Agility Operational 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 HPLwT Program Advanced Running Gear Systems Track Systems Development Rolling Resistance Reduction High Speed, High Durability Track Systems Increasing Capability Electronic Stability Control Advanced Running Gear Systems Suspension Systems Development Advanced Suspension Technology Development w/ladar & ESC Passive & Semi Active Suspension Fully Active Predictive Suspension Challenges: Weight reduction vs. Survivability trade off Need improved Elastomers for greater durability and performance Elastomeric Improvement Program

16 Current Efforts to Increase Prime Power Operational 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 Next Generation Family of Combat & Tactical Vehicle Engines and Transmissions High Output Engine Development High Output Engine Research OPOC High Operating Temperature, High Engine Density (HOTHED) Next Generation High Output Diesel Increasing Capability Efficient Powertrain Technologies (Engine & Transmission) High Temp Power Electronics Motor Development Efficient Powertrain Integration (Engine & Transmission) Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development Advanced Propulsion Systems Challenges: Space Constraints Thermal Management Independent Laboratory In house Research (ILIR) Combustion and JP-8 Research

17 Current Efforts to Reduce Fuel Consumption Operational Objective: Two battlefield days of operations without refueling Technical Objective: Reduce, by half, the weight and volume of fuel associated with powering the force Challenges: Increasing demand for power Increasing weight for survivability APU Development Engine APU Programs Fuel Cell APU Programs Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development Increasing Capability Efficient Powertrain Technologies (Engine & Transmission) Quantum Well Development HPLwT Program Thermoelectric System on Engine prove-out Efficient Powertrain Integration (Engine & Transmission) Advanced Running Gear Systems Thermoelectric Systems Development Thermoelectric Engine Track Systems Development Advanced Propulsion Systems TE Integration Rolling Resistance Reduction Vehicular Solar High Temp Power Electronics Motor Development Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort POWER & ENERGY SYSTEM INTEGRATION LAB (P&E SIL)

18 Current Efforts to Increase Electrical Power Operational 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 Noise Mitigation Program APU Development Engine APU Programs Fuel Cell APU Programs On-Board Vehicle Power Generation Increasing Capability Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort Pulse Power for EM and DEW ATO-R Pulse Power for EM and DEW ATO-D Battery Systems Advanced Battery for Vehicle applications Advanced Battery Technologies Battery Electronic Control and Management Challenges: Space Constraint Acoustic signature Thermal Management In-House Small Engine, Fuel Cell and Advanced Battery Research, Development, Engineering, and Testing Capability

19 Research Topic Summary Primary Interest 1) Advanced combustion engines and transmissions 2) Lightweight structures and materials 3) Energy recovery and thermal management 4) Alternative fuels and lubricants 5) Hybrid power systems High density, energy efficient powertrain Reduce weight to improve performance Improved efficiency, manage heat generation Standardization & security Efficiency improvements 6) Analytical Tools Assessment/Design Trades Extreme gains in engine efficiency Cost reduction for consumer market Efficiency gains through waste heat recovery Efficiency gains for the legacy fleet Efficiency improvements Assessment/Design Trades 18

20 It s All About the Warfighter 19