Tank Automotive Research, Development
& Engineering Center (TARDEC) S&T Investments
Dr. David Gorsich
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Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center
(TARDEC) S&T Investments
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Dr. David Gorsich
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US Army RDECOM-TARDEC 6501 E 11 Mile Rd Warren, MI
48397-5000, USA
21884RC
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TACOM/TARDEC/RDECOM
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21884RC
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Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98)
Prescribed by ANSI Std Z39-18
Mission
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– 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
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Organizational Structure
TARDEC Director
Military Deputy
Executive Director of
Research & Technology
Integration
Senior Research
Scientist - Robotics
Concepts, Analysis,
Systems, Simulations
& Integrations (CASSI)
Ground Systems
Survivability
Ground Vehicle
Power & Mobility
Executive Director of
Product Development
Executive Director
of Engineering
Center for Ground
Vehicle Development
& Integration
Systems Engineering
Force Projection
Technology
National Automotive
Center (NAC)
Vehicle Electronics
& Architecture
Ground Vehicle
Robotics
Chief of Staff
Chief Scientist
Life-Cycle
Data Management
Foreign Vehicle Specs
& Materials Eng
RAM, Test & Quality
Assurance
Standardization &
Transportability
Software
Engineering Center
Industrial Base
Engineering Support
Eng – Systems in
Acquisition
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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
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Systems Technology Integration
& System-of-Systems Engineering
Advanced Concepting
Analytics
Hardware & Man-InThe-Loop Simulation
Prototype &
Demonstrators
TWVS
Blast
MRAP
APD
JLTV
Turret Test
Structures/Durability
FED
FED
MRAP
Crew Safety
Characterization
HPC & Data Management
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
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release and System/Platform Development Programs.
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Laboratory Capabilities
System & Simulation Integration Laboratories
Concept Development
Modeling & Simulation
Environment
System Evaluation
MRAP Systems
Integration Lab
Physical Simulation Laboratories
Reconfigurable N-Post Simulator
Multi-Axial Simulator
Grease & Hydraulic
Fluid Lab
Fuel & Lube Lab
Ballistic Testing
Prototype Integration
Vehicle Inertial Properties
Evaluation Rig
Center for Ground Vehicle
Development & Integration
Large Robotics
Integration Cell
Power & Energy Laboratories
Fuels & Lubricants Laboratories
Coolant Lab
Survivability Laboratories
Analytical 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
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release totaling over 840,000 square feet of laboratory space
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Excellence in Ground Systems Survivability
Occupant Centric Vehicle Protection
14%
XL IED
Encounter Avoidance
9%
Threat Lethality
3%
Smart Top
Attack
Top Attack
Fallers
RPG
Tank Fired
HEAT
ATGM
Cause Agent Breakdown (BI)
2002-2008
5%
5%
Falls
1%
Detection Avoidance
3%
Acquire Avoidance
26%
4%
Hit Avoidance
HE Frag
Penetrate Avoidance
Kill Avoidance
Motor
Vehicle
Traffic
1%
IED
31%
RKG
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
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Integration for Survivability
It’s
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mission, threat & technology
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Excellence in Robotics
Mission Complexity
ICDs/CDDs
RSJPO UGVs
8,000
162
2004
2010
Autonomy
Since 2008…
Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility
Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas
Reliable operations
Intelligent Control
Lighten the Load
Collaborative
Interoperability
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Current State Ground Robotics
Far Future
Collaborative Autonomy
• Mixed Assets (UGV, UAV, UUV)
• Auto. Mission Plan & Delegation
• Global Urban Ops/Border Security
Near/Far Future
Autonomous
• “Hands-Off” Mission Execution
• Human Intent Recognition
• Urban Ops/Robotic Wingman
Current/Near
Future
Supervised-Autonomy
• Plan, Observe and Go;
• Road Rules Recognition & Follow
• Convoy Ops & Route Clearance
Current/Near Future
Tele-Op with Intelligence • Retro-Traverse
•Persistent Stare
• Range Clearance
• Navigational Blackboard
• Warehousing/Logistics
Current
Tele-Op w/o Intelligence
•IED / EOD Missions
• Engineering Functions
= Fielded JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS
= JUONS/ONS/UUNS/UNS
Current
Remote Control
• Vehicle /Security Checkpoint
= Fielded through PORs
= Draft/Future Requirement
= Current Requirement/POR
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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
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Technology Areas Supporting Force
Projection Technology
Next Generation Technologies
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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
Mechanical Countermine
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Petroleum Supply
Water Supply
POL Technology
Potential Applications
Preservation
Combustion
nanochemistry
Axles
Transmissions
Hydraulics
Condition
Based
Maintenance
Engines
Radiators
Bridging
Combat Engineering and
Material Handling Equipment
Overload
and Rollover
Prevention
Sensors
Semi-autonomous
control
Hydraulic
Hybrid Regeneration
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MRAP
Up
Armored
HMMWV
Fuel & Power Demand
Weight
JLTV
Ground
Combat
Vehicle
HMMWV
Stryker
M1A2
M1
Environmental Complexity
Excellence in Vehicle Mobility
& Energy Efficiency
M47
Threat
Capability
Jungle/Mountains
Urban
Desert
Terrain
Increasing Demands and Operational Flexibility
Require Strategic Investments in Key Areas
Energy Storage
Power Generation
& Control
Thermal Management
Track & Suspension
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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
Track Systems Development
Advanced Running Gear Systems
Rolling Resistance Reduction
Increasing Capability
High Speed, High Durability Track Systems
Suspension Systems Development
Electronic Stability Control
Advanced Running Gear Systems
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
2011
2016
2021
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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 Operating Temperature, High
Engine Density (HOTHED)
Increasing Capability
High Output Engine Research
OPOC
Next Generation High Output
Diesel
Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development
Efficient Powertrain Technologies
(Engine & Transmission)
Efficient Powertrain Integration
(Engine & Transmission)
Advanced Propulsion Systems
High Temp Power Electronics
Motor Development
Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort
Challenges:
• Space Constraints
• Thermal Management
Independent Laboratory In house Research (ILIR)
Combustion and JP-8 Research
2011
2016
2021
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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
Increasing Capability
Combat/Tactical Vehicle Powertrain Development
Efficient Powertrain Technologies
(Engine & Transmission)
Efficient Powertrain Integration
(Engine & Transmission)
Thermoelectric Systems Development
TE Integration
Quantum Well Development
Thermoelectric Engine
Vehicular Solar
Thermoelectric System on Engine prove-out
Track Systems Development
HPLwT Program
Advanced Running Gear Systems
Rolling Resistance Reduction
Advanced Propulsion Systems
High Temp Power Electronics
Motor Development
Integrated Starter Generator In-House Controls Effort
POWER & ENERGY SYSTEM INTEGRATION LAB (P&E SIL)
2011
2016
2021
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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
APU Development
Noise Mitigation Program
Engine APU Programs
Fuel Cell APU Programs
Increasing Capability
On-Board Vehicle Power Generation
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
2011
2016
2021
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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
Reduce weight to improve
structures and materials 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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