ARL Penn State Laboratory Overview Presented to: ARCTIC SOF CAPABILITIES WORKSHOP Presented by: Mr. Tom Goodall 20 November 2014
ARL Penn State University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) As a DoD designated University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) ARL Penn State maintains a special long-term strategic relationship with DoD. Characteristics of this relationship include: Responsive to evolving needs Comprehensive knowledge of needs and problems Access to information and proprietary data Corporate knowledge and technical memory Objectivity and independence from commercial interests Quick response capability Current operational experience Freedom from real and perceived conflicts of interest UARC: 10 USC 2304 (c)(3)(b) to establish or maintain an essential engineering, research, or development capability to be provided by an educational or a federally funded research and development center and are designed UARC by the Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E).
ARL Penn State Penn State University Research - Multidisciplinary Centers Research Expenditures: $806M (UFY 2011) 2 nd in nation for DoD Research Relevant Multidisciplinary Centers Applied Research Laboratory (www.arl.psu.edu) Institute for CyberScience (www.ics.psu.edu) Center for Cyber Security, Information Privacy, and Trust (cybersecurity.ist.psu.edu) Network Security Research Center (nsrc.cse.psu.edu) Institute for Non Lethal Defense Technologies International Center for the Study of Terrorism (www.icst.psu.edu) Strengths Interdisciplinary Research Materials nano-scale, electronics, coatings Energy- fuels, batteries, alternatives Engineering all disciplines incl. nuclear Medicine cancer treatment, heart devices 96,000 students (10,000 graduate students) Recent Recognition Center for Academic Excellence Strategic Global Security Scholars Program (ODNI) Center of Excellence for Information Assurance Education (NSA) Center of Excellence for Information Assurance Research (DHS)
ARL Penn State Facilities and Locations Naval Underwater Warfare Center, Keyport, Wa. Penn State Electro-Optics S&T Center Freeport, Pa. ARL Penn State State College, Pa. APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY BUILDING Distributed Engineering Center Penn State Fayette Campus APPLIED SCIENCE BUILDING Navigation Research & Development Center Warminster, Pa. Washington Office Washington, DC GARFIELD THOMAS WATER TUNNEL ARL Tampa Tampa, Fl. Joint Interagency Task Force, South Key West, Fl. ARL SCIENCE PARK ARL WEST I ARL WEST III NAVIGATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
ARL Penn State Applied Research Laboratory - Classified Program Capabilities Existing infrastructure supports classified research and non-attributable contracting Cleared Contracting and Support staff Security staff has experience administering all types of programs Approximately 1,200 Faculty and Staff Engineers Over 900 cleared Secret or higher Over 180 cleared Top Secret and/or SCI Secure Areas APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY BUILDING APPLIED SCIENCE BUILDING ARL SCIENCE PARK Existing Classified Networks at Penn State ARL RESTON FACILITY
ARL Penn State Applied Research Laboratory - Relevant Areas of Expertise System Architectures Advanced Communications Cyber Operations Image Processing and Analysis Advanced Visualization Data Analysis & Exploitation ISR Technologies Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineering / Cost Reduction Direction Finding and Geolocation Sensor Technologies Unmanned Systems
ARL Penn State Rapid Development/Fielding for DoD Deep Social Network Analysis (twitter/blog/other) Advanced Visualization Activity Based Intelligence Forecasting Covert/Clandestine Communications Offensive Cyber / Network Operations Covert Detection / Defeat Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Antennas and Electromagnetic Design Condition Based Maintenance and Logistics DARPA Adaptive Vehicle Make Exemplar Programs Quality and Innovation Delivering innovative and reliable research and development in a timely and cost effective manner
Thunderstorm Program Overview 20 November 2014 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Mr. Tom Goodall, Principal Investigator & Mr. Mike LoQuasto, Demonstration Director Applied Research Laboratory/Penn State University
Introduction Thunderstorm facilitates a collaborative working relationship between Government, academia, and industry. This promotes the identification and assessment of emerging and mature technologies with the primary goal of accelerating the delivery of technology discoveries to government partners. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 2
Methodology & Venues Strategic Steering Guidance based on overarching objectives of the Assistance Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Emerging Capability and Prototyping) FY15 focus area is on Countering WMD, Unmanned Autonomous Systems, Countering Emerging Threats and Electromagnetic Spectrum Agility. Analytical Gaming Workshop Think Tank Forum for SME s to develop future Thunderstorm Concepts Creates a joint working group environment to share technologies and ideas Forum for analyzing new and emerging threats Tabletop Experiment (TTX) Scenarios are used to focus on process, procedures and potential capabilities SMEs attend from various DoD agencies and operational partners from across the government Capability gaps are selected and prioritized in order to be considered for technology demonstrations Technology Field Demonstrations Platform for pairing technologies with potential customers Minimal cost to vendor, attractive to startup companies with minimum financial backing Uses operational environment to assess prototype technology capabilities with operational partners being readily available for feedback FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 3
Thunderstorm Intent Current Guidance Focus on DOD s Ability to Deter, Predict, and Interdict Threats Deter - Influence target audiences through quickly understanding local environments and populations and leveraging key influence nodes Predict - Demonstrate the capability to predict threats using Big Data and other non traditional sources and the fusion/pairing of these sources Interdict Exploit sensor capabilities to develop actionable intelligence and cue appropriate response actions Deter/Predict Detect Thunderstorm Application Spectrum Interdict Focus on Emerging/Asymmetrical Threats and Environments to enhance Warfighting Architectures and Interagency Collaboration Best match Key Operational/Supporting Partnerships, Venues and Technologies within Thunderstorm based on Strategic Intent and the Operational Plans. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 4
Benefits the Operational Partners Collaboration for addressing operational environment challenges Opportunity to brainstorm and war-game in a controlled setting Venue to observe new and emerging technologies in the AOR Opportunity to pair technologies for improving effectiveness FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 5
Benefits the Demonstrators Realistic technology deployment Ability to demonstrate low TRL technologies End user interaction Constructive feedback Insight to operational environment challenges Opportunity to interact and collaborate with other demonstration technologies FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 6
Previous Thunderstorm Spirals Summary & Results Spiral / Individual Demos Focus Location Successful Follow-On Results FY-09 Spiral 2 1 Field Demonstration 10 FY-10 Spiral 3 1 Field Demonstration 10 FY-11 Spiral 4 1 Field Demonstration 4 FY-12 Spiral 5 1 Field Demonstration 6 Maritime Domain Awareness Maritime Domain Awareness Border Security Border Security Key West, FL; US SOUTHCOM AOR Key West, FL; US SOUTHCOM AOR Southern AZ; CBP, Tucson Sector Southern TX; CBP, RGV Sector 7 (4 Transitioned to Operational Use, 3 Improved Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTP)) 5 (3 Transitioned to Operational Use, 1 Improved TTP, 1 Follow-on R&D Activity) 1 Improved TTP 4 (1 Transitioned to Operational Use, 1 Improved TTP, 2 Follow-on Demonstration) Thunderstorm Program reorganized in FY-13 to refocus from tactical to operational level demonstrations. Needs and capability gaps are now identified prior to the solicitation of technology. FY-13 Spirals 13-1,2 2 Field Demonstrations 29 Border Security Southern TX; CBP, RGV Sector 17 (8 Transitioned to Operational Use, 4 Improved TTP, 1 Follow-on R&D Activity; 4 Follow-on Demonstration) FY-14 Spirals 14-1,2,3,3a 1 Analytical Panel 1 Tabletop Experiment 2 Field Demonstrations 36 Chem/Bio WMD via Maritime Pathways Reston, VA; USCG Base, Key West, FL; and Edgewood, MD 12 To Date (4 Improved TTP, 4 Follow-on R&D Activity, 4 Follow-on Demonstration) FY-15 Spirals 15-1,2,3,4,5 1 Analytical Panel 2 Tabletop Experiment 2 Field Demonstrations -Arctic Threats -Chem/Bio WMD via UAS deployed -EW Threats FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 7
Focus Areas: Objectives Counter Chemical/Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction (C/B WMD) threats transiting the Arctic pathway Counter C/B WMD threats using a UAS platform; Using a UAS, detect a C/B WMD threat Anti-Personnel Land Mine-Alternatives Identify potential challenges and gaps in processes, procedures, and partnerships and explore emerging technologies, technical applications, and their potential to detect, predict, interdict, and deter- or otherwise counterthe three focus threat areas Move the end game further from the U.S. border and move the timeline to the left Individual Capability/Technology Demonstrations: TBD Results and Follow-On Status: TBD Spiral Events: Thunderstorm Spiral 15 Summary Spiral 15-1 Tabletop Experiment (Countering C/B WMD transiting the Arctic pathway): Apr 2015 timeframe Spiral 15-2 Tabletop Experiment (Ottawa Treaty Compliant (OTC)): May 2015 timeframe Spiral 15-3 Field Demonstration (Countering C/B WMD using UAS Platform): 17-27 Feb 2015 Spiral 15-4 Chamber Demonstration (Extreme Cold): 22-26 Jun 2015 Spiral 15-5 Field Demonstration (OTC): Aug 2015 timeframe Operational Partner Organizations: NORTHCOM, SOCNORTH, SOUTHCOM, SOCOM, EUCOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, USN, USA Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), USAF, USCG, DTRA, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical & Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), JIATF-S, Intelligence Community (ONI, NRO, NGA, DIA, etc.), National Guard Bureau (NGB), National Guard States (MS & NH), FBI, and CBP Demonstration Team: ARL/PSU (Demonstration Lead) and GTRI FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 8
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Thunderstorm Process Chart Plan Thunderstorm Technology Events OSD Determines Operational Partners (OPs) OSD & OPs Select Capabilities Gaps for Demonstration Focus OSD & OPs Select Demonstration Locations ARL/PSU Submits Demonstration Plan / Budget OSD Approves Plan/ Budget Yes Start Detailed Planning Process No Solicit Technology Demonstrators Attend Technology Conferences Attend DoD & OPs Conferences Visit Prospective Demonstrators Corporate Headquarters Select Demonstrators Selected Select / Lock In Demonstrators Provide Demonstrators Mission Scenarios Conduct Site Visit w/demonstrators Process FAA Requests Process Frequency Requests Conduct Demonstration Location Coordination Conduct Site Visits Determine Logistical Requirements Receive input for Scripted Scenarios Non Selected Place in Contact List for Future Demonstrations Develop Program Plan Develop Scenarios Conduct Risk & Safety Assessment Develop Demonstration Plans Develop Scripted Vignettes Assign Technologies to Vignettes Process Land Use Requests Execute Events Execute Spiral Demonstrations Receive & Secure Equipment Shipments Conduct Set-Up Week Conduct Demonstration Week Pack-Up and Ship- Out Equipment Analyze Demonstration Data and Results Prepare Spiral Demonstration Final Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 11
Thunderstorm Spiral 15 Focus Area 1 - Arctic Region Spirals Focus Area: Countering Chemical/Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction (C/B WMD) threats transiting the Arctic pathway Demonstration Site: New Hampshire National Guard Extreme Cold Chamber Demo Demonstration Team: RRTO, ARL/PSU (Demonstration Lead), GTRI and Noetic Group Spiral Event Location Dates Lead Asst 15-1a TTX (Action Officer Level) SOCNORTH, CO 18-20 Nov 2014 PSU 15-1b TTX (Senior Level) SOCNORTH, CO Apr 2015 timeframe PSU 15-4 Extreme Cold Chamber Demo CRREL, NH 22-26 Jun 2015 PSU GTRI COCOM Operational Partners: NORTHCOM, SOCNORTH, EUCOM, SOCOM, STRATCOM and TRANSCOM Service Operational Partners: USN, Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), USAF, USCG, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Alaska National Guard (AKNG) and New Hampshire National Guard (NHNG) Other Operational Partners: DTRA, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical & Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), Joint Inter Agency Task Force South (JIATF-S), Intelligence Community (ONI, DIA, etc.) and DHS CBP. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 12
Thunderstorm Spiral 15 Focus Area 2 - Countering a C/B WMD UAS Spiral Focus Area: Countering Chemical/Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction (C/B WMD) threat using a UAS platform and Employing Chemical and Biological Sensors on a UAS Demonstration Site: Mississippi National Guard Camp Shelby Demonstration Team: RRTO, ARL/PSU (Demonstration Lead), GTRI and Noetic Group Spiral Event Location Dates Lead Asst 15-3 Field Demonstration Camp Shelby, MS 17-27 Feb 2015 PSU GTRI COCOM Operational Partners: NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, SOCNORTH and SOCOM Service Operational Partners: USA RDECOM, USAF, USN, USCG, National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) Other Operational Partners: DTRA, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical & Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), JIATF-S, Intelligence Community (ONI, DIA, etc.), and FBI FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 13
Thunderstorm Spiral 15 Focus Area 3 Ottawa Treaty Compliant Spirals Focus Area: Addressing Ottawa Treaty compliant technologies Demonstration Team: RRTO, ARL/PSU (Demonstration Lead) and GTRI Spiral Event Location Dates Lead Asst 15-2 TTX (Senior level) Washington, DC area May 2015 (new date) PSU GTRI 15-5 Field Demonstration TBD Aug 2015 PSU GTRI COCOM Operational Partners: TBD Service Operational Partners: USA and TBD Spiral details and additional participants are still being finalized FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 14