UNCLASSIFIED
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
U.S. Army
Research Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Mission
Innovative science, technology, and analyses to enable full
spectrum operations.
Vision
America’s Laboratory for the Army: Many Minds, Many
Capabilities, Single Focus on the Soldier
DISCOVER
INNOVATE
TRANSITION
Making today’s Army and the next Army obsolete
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Army S&T Enterprise
Secretary of the Army
Honorable John M. McHugh
Under Secretary of the Army
Honorable Joseph W. Westphal
Assistant to the Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology
Honorable Heidi Shyu
Army Chief
Scientist
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Research & Technology)
Ms. Mary Miller
* Percent of S&T core program executed
71.9%*
9.9%*
14.3%*
2.3%*
Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Medical
Command
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
U.S. Army Space &
Missile Defense
Command
Research, Development &
Engineering Command
Army Medical Research &
Materiel Command
Engineer Research &
Development Center
Space & Missile Defense
Technical Center
Laboratories
Laboratories
Army Research
Laboratory
Research, Development &
Engineering Centers
1.6%*
HQDA, G-1 Personnel
U.S. Army Research
Institute for the
Behavioral and Social
Sciences (ARI)
UNCLASSIFIED
Army
S&T Performing Organizations
Personnel
Medical
Infrastructure/
Environmental
G-1
MEDCOM
USACE
HQDA, G-1
Personnel
1.6%*
Army Medical
Command
Army Corps of
Engineers
9.9%*
14.3%*
Strategic Missile
Defense
Test &
Evaluation
AMC
SMDC
Army Materiel
Command
Army Space &
Missile Defense
Command
ATEC
Materiel
71.9%*
Army Test &
Evaluation Command
2.3%*
* Percent of S&T core program executed
RDECOM
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
ARL
Army Research
Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
AMRDEC
Aviation & Missile
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
ARDEC
CERDEC
ECBC
Armaments
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
CommunicationsElectronics
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
Edgewood
Chemical
Biological Center
NSRDEC
Natick Soldier
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
TARDEC
Tank-Automotive
Research,
Development &
Engineering
Command
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FOUO
Army Campaign of Learning
What Have We Learned
An interdependent, rapidly changing, multipolar world will
require an Army that can rapidly deliver military
effect at the speed of change … with less
CAPABILITY
Army in
2030-40
Future
Force
Army in
2020
Program
Force
Army in
2012-13
Current
Force
Ready, robust, regionally engaged, and
expeditionary mission-tailored Army forces and
adaptive soldiers and leaders are uniquely
positioned to shape events in peace and prevent
and rapidly end chaos at the speed conflict unfolds
Empower and integrate leaders and units at the tactical edge
with information and effects to seize and exploit the initiative
over our adversaries in a complex and rapidly changing world
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Informing Army Adaptation in the Near-Term ... Evolution for the Mid-Term... and
Innovation for the Future
Chart Source: CSA Senior Leader Seminar – March 2013
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UNCLASSIFIED
Strategic Drivers
DoD Guidance and Priorities
Army Guidance and Priorities
Strategic
Research
Initiatives
Technology
Planning
Agreements
Collaborations
and
Partnerships
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
S&T in RDECOM
PMs/PEOS
RDECs
ARL
Discovery
Innovation
Advanced
Development
UNCLASSIFIED
Support to
Warfighter
Face-Gear
Technology for
Block III Apache
MEMS TBI
Sensor
Translational
Neuroscience
Engineering &
Production
MRAP Armor
XM25
Counter Defilade Target
Engagement System
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Business Model
6.1
$313M
FY12 Funding *
* Excluding $813M Direct Cite
6.2
$275M
6.3
$29M
Survivability
& Lethality
Analyses
(7%)
6.6
$58M
Ballistics &
Aeromechanics
(13%)
6.7
$12M
SBIR/STTR
$30M
Extramural Basic
Research
(24%)
Academia
(URI, SI)
$139M
UARCs
$55M
Other
(3%)
Materials
Sciences
(26%)
Human
Sciences
(7%)
Information
Sciences
(20%)
Collaborative
Alliances
$128M
In-House
$510M
SBIR/STTR
$30M
Reimbursable
$455M
PEOs/PMs
$54M
Other
$43M
UNCLASSIFIED
Core Technical Competencies
$1,269M
OGA’s
$76M
Industry
$276M
Partnerships
Co-op Agreements, OTAs, TSAs, Contracts, Grants, CRADAs
University Affiliated Research Centers
Centers Of Excellence
UCSB
MIT
MIT
USC
CalTech
ISN
Biotechnology
Soldier Survivability
Immersive Environments
Biologically-derived:
● Sensors
● Electronics
● Information Processing
● Protection
● Performance Enhancement
● Injury Intervention and Cure
● Full Sensory Immersion
● 3-D Mobility
● Compelling Interactive Stories
Collaborative Technology Alliances
Micro Autonomous
Systems &
Technology
Robotics
Network Science
Cognition and
Neuroergonomics
High Performance Computing
• Stanford University
• New Mexico State University
• Morgan State University
• University of Texas, El Paso
• High Performance Tech, Inc
• NASA - Ames
Flexible Displays
• Arizona State University
Materials
• University of Delaware
• Johns Hopkins University
• Rutgers University
• Drexel University
• Virginia Tech
International
Technology Alliance
Collaborative Research Alliances
Multiscale Multidisciplinary
Modeling of Electronic Materials
Materials in Extreme
Dynamic Environments
Information Science
UNCLASSIFIED
Extramural Basic Research
DISCOVER
Objective: Scientific breakthroughs
revolutionizing Army warfighting
capabilities via engagement of academia
University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign
Penn State
University
Two Dimensional Materials
Research Areas:
First demonstration of tailored
mechanical-to-chemical energy
conversion in solid materials
 Chemistry
INNOVATE
 Physics
 Life Sciences
 Network Science
 Environmental Sciences
 Materials Sciences
 Mechanical Sciences
University of
Washington
and IBM Almaden
Single Nuclear Spin Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance
 Mathematics
Optical Negative Index
Metamaterials
Purdue
University
 Computing Science
 Electronics
TRANSITION
Partner Exemplars: NIST, NSF,
Omni-directional mirror incorporated into hollow core fiber,
allowing high-power IR laser guiding
DARPA, AFOSR, ONR, Academia
OmniGuide, Inc
MIT
ISN
Conventional Omnidirectional
Mirror
Mirror
Madigan Army Research Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Ballistics &
Aeromechanical Sciences
Objective: Resilient protective
systems, enhanced lethality, and
robust air platform structures and
propulsion.
S&T Challenges:
DISCOVER
Poly-CO, a future
energetic material with
an estimated power of
7 X RDX
 Material response to high rate of
change environments
INNOVATE
 Human response to munitions and
weapons
Accelerometers
 Multi-physics mechanisms under
extreme conditions
 High energy electromagnetic behavior
and armor mechanisms
Planetary Gear
Train Fault
Detection
Fundamental failure mechanisms for
future armor development
Partner Exemplars: ARDEC, TARDEC,
AMRDEC, Sandia National Laboratories,
United Kingdom DSTL, BAE Systems,
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Australian Defence Science and
Technology Organization, University of
Maryland, Johns Hopkins University…
TRANSITION
M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round
Over 5 million rounds shipped to theater
ARL
UNCLASSIFIED
ARL, ARDEC, ATK, PM MAS
UNCLASSIFIED
Human Sciences
Objective: Improve performance of
humans interacting with systems
through interface and training
technologies
DISCOVER
Virtual Humans Interacting
Realistically (ICT)
S&T Challenges:
 Cognitive & Physical Performance
Interaction/Integration
 Real-world, Real-time Neuroscience
 Trust in Autonomous and Robotic
Systems
 Social – Cognitive Networks
 Human-Systems Integration
Modeling
 Immersive and Adaptive Simulation
Partner Exemplars: ARDEC,
AMRDEC, CERDEC, NSRDEC,
TARDEC, ARI, MRMC, JIEDDO, PEOSTRI, ICB, ICT, ITA, Network Science
CTA, Robotics CTA, Cognition and
Neuroergonomics CTA, Carnegie Mellon
U, Duke, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins,
Stanford, UCSD, UCF, Alion, DAS, UK,
Germany, Taiwan, Italy…
UNCLASSIFIED
Brain-based “Neurotechnologies”
INNOVATE
Measures of
Interacting
Physical and
Cognitive Burden
Quantifying Network
Performance of
Commanders &
Collaborative Teams
TRANSITION
Human Systems
Integration
Modeling Tools
Mobile
Counter IED
Trainer
(MCIT)
(ICT)
UNCLASSIFIED
Information Sciences
DISCOVER
Objective: Robust secure
networks and information
processing for battlespace
situational awareness; networked
autonomous systems integrated
with Soldier teams
Control of
Complex
Networks
NS CTA Northeastern
S&T Challenges:
 Fundamental concepts of multigenre networks (communication,
information and social/cognitive)
 Behavior focused algorithms, tools
and techniques for cyber
operations
 Complex heterogeneous
information collection, processing
and exploitation
 Hierarchical computing (multi-core
tactical systems to mobile cloud
computers to Exascale super
computers)
Atom Spintronics
INNOVATE
Ultraviolet Communications
Super-resolution Imaging
TRANSITION
MyWIDA
Partner Exemplars: CERDEC,
NSRDEC, UMD, UPenn, UIUC, RPI,
UDel, IBM, Raytheon/BBN, IARPA,
DARPA, SOCOM, USCYBERCOM
UNCLASSIFIED
UTAMS
Affordable Mortar &
Rocket Localization
(PM RUS)
UNCLASSIFIED
Materials Sciences
DISCOVER
Objective: Revolutionary materials
advances through a multi-scale,
multi-disciplined R&D program with
robust modeling and simulation
S&T Challenges:
 Measure, compute and predict multiscale phenomena in materials
concurrently in space & time at fidelity
required for Materials by Design
Understanding IR Material Defects
Bio-physical Modeling
INNOVATE
MEMS TBI Sensor
 Control of interfaces & defects within
semiconductor and energy conversion
devices
Through Thickness
Ceramic Tile
Reinforcement
 High quality growth, processing, and
synthesis of heterogeneous materials
TRANSITION
Partner Exemplars: CERDEC, ECBC,
TARDEC, NSRDEC, ARDEC, AMRDEC,
DARPA, Dept of Energy, PEO-Soldier,
PEO-IEW&S, PEO-Ground Combat
Systems, PEO-Chemical & Biological
Defense, PEO-Ammunition, SERDP,
SOCOM, JIEDDO, DTRA
UNCLASSIFIED
C-QWIP IR Detector
Production line @ L3
Concurrent
Design &
Processing –
Enhanced
Combat Helmet
Production
UNCLASSIFIED
Survivability/Lethality Vulnerability
Assessment & Analysis
METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Objective: Assess and enhance the
survivability, lethality, and
vulnerability (SLV) of military
systems
ARL conducted a series of experiments that
uncovered the nature of Li-ion batteries’ fire
hazards—which can be lethal within seconds—
and quantified their extent.
Technical Challenges:
 Developmental systems'
incorporation of exponentially
advancing technologies requiring
new assessment methodologies.
 Rapidly evolving, diversifying
threats creating new vulnerabilities
and susceptibilities.
 Methodology for incorporation of
emerging technologies into SLV
analysis codes
Partner exemplars: ATEC, PEOs and
PMs, AMSAA and other analysis
agencies, RDECs, MRMC
INNOVATE
Optimized Modular EW Network (OMEN)
QRC-335 (400) pod
TRANSITION
At NIE, ARL analyzed hardware,
assessed units’ cyber defense
posture, performed penetration
testing, & recommended mitigations.
ARL SMEs observed soldiers to assess
protection, detection, reaction, restoration
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Talented Workforce
S&E Degree Distribution
Doctorate
552
Bachelors
348
Masters
479
Civilians
Total
S&E
Military
Officer
Enlisted
Contractors
Full-Time
Part-Time
UNCLASSIFIED
1980
1379
17
21
1027
53
309
Electrical/Electronics Engineers
197
Mechanical Engineers
193
Physicists/Physical Scientists
165
Computer Scientists/Engineers
99
General/Industrial Engineers
92
Chemical Engineers/Chemists
79
Materials Engineers
58
Engineering Psychologists
47
Aerospace Engineers
45
Operations Research Analysts
40
Mathematicians/Statisticians
15
Meteorologists
10
Neuroscientists
10
Biologists
7
Biomedical Engineer
13
Other
210
90
E&S Technicians
Post-Docs
UNCLASSIFIED
Workforce Recognition
Thompson-Reuters 2012 “Top 100 Global Innovators”
Army R & D Lab of the Year - 2004 & 2006
Army R & D Collaboration Award – 2003, 2006, 2008 (4)
11 (of 80) Army’s Greatest Inventions Awards
82 (of 351) Army RDA Awards 2004 – 2011
3 Wilbur Payne Awards for Best Army Analysis
NATO Scientific Achievement Award
10 Presidential Rank Awards
2 Vice-Presidential Hammer Awards (Pay for Performance &
Fed Lab)
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists & Engineers
The Honorable Heidi Shyu, Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology, and ARL’s
Mr. Ronald E. Meyers on acceptance
of Thomas Reuters Top 100
Innovator’s Award.
UNCLASSIFIED
SPIE President’s Award
3 IEEE Awards – Harry Diamond, Hans Karlsson, & Peter Mark
American Helicopter Society – Howard Hughes Award
62 Fellows in Professional Technical Societies
UNCLASSIFIED
Technical Infrastructure
Microsystem Indoor
Testing Grounds
Electromagnetic
Vulnerability Assessment
Facility
Novel Energetics
Research Facility
DSRC & Scientific
Visualization Facility
Rotorcraft Survivability
Assessment Facility
Zahl Physical Sciences Laboratory
Robotics Research Facility
Rodman Materials
Research Laboratory
Vertical Impulse
Measurement
Facility
Specialty Electronic Materials
and Sensors Cleanroom
Vehicle Research Laboratory
Shooter Performance
Facility
Environment for Auditory
Research
Access to Partner Facilities
Transonic Experimental Facility
UNCLASSIFIED
Academia
Industry
Pulse Power Facility
Fuel Reformation
Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
Corporate Outreach Initiatives
Army High Performance
Computing Research Center
(AHPCRC)
ARL Summer Student
Symposium
Joint School of Nanoscience and
Nanoengineering (JSNN)
North Carolina A&T State University
Partnership in Research
Transformation (PIRT)
Graduate
College Level
International Science and Engineering
Fair International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF)
For the Inspiration and
Recognition of Science (FIRST)
Research and Engineering
Apprentice Program (REAP)
Junior Science and
Humanities Symposium
(JSHS)
Engage
9-12
Junior Solar Sprint (JSS)
Excite
K-8
Gains in the Education of
Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
eCybermission
UNCLASSIFIED
Army Research Laboratory
Unprecedented Capabilities…
DISCOVERY: Advancing science and engineering
knowledge for the Future Force, and shaping the national
research investment in areas of vital interest to the Army.
CAPABILITY
Army in
2030-40
Future
Force
Army in
2020
Program
Force
Army in
2012-13
Current
Force
UNCLASSIFIED
INNOVATION: Identifying and providing
novel applications of science and engineering
to enable Warfighter dominance in regionally
focused expeditionary operations.
TRANSITION: Continuous focus on identifying
and executing opportunities to provide the Current
Force with new capabilities in response to a complex
and rapidly changing world.
TIME