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2. Impact
I talk for a few years with investors. Among them are business angels, funds,
venture investors, government committees, start up incubators and so on.
When I tell about the SEDA and Future Soldier project I usually receive something
as following: “It’s not innovation, I heard that someone had already developed
this. Don’t’ waste my time”. But actually all those are not experts in military
technologies and Future Soldier conception and their knowledge limited by scraps
from TV-news and rolling titles. Yes, there are numerous projects in FS all over the
world. But there is still no any final product on the military technologies market
that detects soldier’s injury and defines it severity in real time. Taking into
account the fact that the cost of the soldier’s training extremely increasing from
year to year together with the cost of military equipment operating by individual,
investing in this project now will benefit much more than investing in a few years.
Don’t follow the TV-news information. Open your mind for new ideas.
Thank you.
Kirill Evseev, SEDA founder, Ultima Creative CEO.
3. CONTENS
1. FUTURE SOLDIER CONCEPTION & PROJECTS OVERVIEW
2. WARFIGHTER PHYSIOLOGICAL STATUS MONITOR SUBSYSTEM (WPSM)
3. SEDA PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4. SEDA CONCEPT
5. STRATEGIC GOAL
6. CURRENT STAGE OF THE PROJECT
7. SOLUTION & SYSTEM USAGE
8. SEDA & WPSM MATCHING (basing on open sources)
9. TEAM
10. NECESSARY STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH THE PROJECT
11. POSSIBLE WAYS OF COOPERATION AND PRODUCTION
12. CONTACTS
4. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
WHAT IS THE REASON OF
FUTURE SOLDIER PROJECTS
GLOBAL INITIATIVE?
The modern conception of the combat suppose each
element on the battlefield as single unit that
characterized by exact order, exact mission and exact
results. Of course, elements might be united to bigger
structures. But inside the structure each unit still has the
defined degree of freedom in the decision making.
Therefore each unit must be equipped good enough to
be able to perform a task and as possible to remain
efficient for the next mission.
5. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
According to the FS conception the superiority to enemy
ground forces will be achieved by equipping the average
ground-based combat soldier with an integrated set of
high-technology uniforms and equipment. These will be
linked to an array of real-time and archived battlefield
information resources. Soldiers will require not only
enhanced versions of existing equipment, but also new
forms of equipment that will become possible as new
types and combinations of technologies become viable
for battlefield deployment.
6. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Since late 1980s 50 countries took part in
national or international FS programs. Among
them are:
• Australia
• Austria
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• China
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• India
• Iran
• Israel
• Italy
7. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Korea
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Spain
• Sudan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• USA
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russia
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
8. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Two main international organizations who
supervise FS projects are:
- NATO http://www.nato.int
- EDA http://www.eda.europa.eu
9. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Developers
Develop not only the FS products
and consumables but improve the
conception as well. Among them
are USA, UK, Germany, Italy,
France, Belarus, Russia, Australia,
Spain, Israel, some other
developers on Asian market.
Developers are private
companies, scientific research
centers and government
departments working in
collaboration to reach necessary
results.
Consumers
Purchase ready to use systems,
order some additional or modified
modules basing on their unique
needs. Try to enter the FS market
with some unique subsystems,
e.g. Canada, Ukraine. There are
potential Developers in this group
who still work on the military
conception of the Future Forces.
All countries which support FS conception may be divided into two groups
10. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
- UK: FIST
- Germany: IdZ / GLADIUS
- Italy: Soldato Futuro
- France: FELIN
- China: CDFSS
- Spain: COMFUT
- Israel: IAS / AISS
- Belarus: SBS
- Russia: Ratnik,
Legionnaire,
Boetz-21, Barmitsa.
- USA: MKUltra, Human
Enhancement, Supersoldier, SIPE,
Marine Expeditionary Riffle Squad,
TALOS
- USA: Land Warrior / Mounted
Warrior
- USA: Objective Force Warrior
- USA: Future Force Warrior
- Nett Warrior
- Air Warrior
- Air Soldier
- Mounted Soldier System /
Ground Warrior
- ACR / OICW
- PEO Soldier / PM Soldier
Protective and Individual
Equipment
The lead Future Soldier projects are following:
11. FUTURE SOLDIER
CONCEPTION &
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
LET’S OVERVIEW THE LEAD FS
PROJECTS
The FS conception supposes the usage of too many components besides
military uniform. Among them are UAVs, vehicles, small arms, artillery, etc.
We’re concentrating in our review on the uniform only.
12. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
UK FIST
Future Integrated Soldiers Technology FIST
The goal is to integrate a modular system of all equipment, weapons
and their sighting systems, radios that the individual soldier carries
or uses, in order to increase his overall effectiveness on the
battlefield. A major complement of the FIST project is the Bowman
communications system, which gives secure communications to the
troops on the ground, allowing for simultaneous transmission of
voice and data and having built-in GPS equipment, as well as
sending visual information direct from personal cameras.
13. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
UK FIST
The FIST kit is aimed to cover 5 main areas:
– Command and Control
– Lethality
– Mobility
– Survivability
– Sustainability
Command and Control is aimed to improve fire team and local
commanders' awareness of the situation. Lethality is as the name
suggests and includes new weapon systems such as the new
NLAW and Javelin anti tank weapons and the new sights for the
SA80. Mobility includes areas such as route planning and GPS
locations, survivability includes armour and stealth and sustainability
includes areas such as power supplies with the system aiming to
run off new next generation power cells.
14. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
UK FIST
The FIST kit includes:
- Personal Load Carrying Equipment and Personal Armour
- Personal Role Radio
- Personal Clothing and Equipment
It also supports specified types of small arms, integration with
mobility platform systems and battlefield management system.
15. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Germany IdZ
Ifanterist der Zukunft IdZ / GLADIUS
The system includes ten kits which can be configured for the tasks
of the different soldiers. In general, a kit comprises: H&K G36
assault rifle, weapon-mounted laser system, command, control,
communications, computers and information system (C4I)
integrated in the load-carrying vest, eye and ear protection
subsystem, NBC protection subsystem, ballistic and stab protection
subsystem and night vision subsystem.
16. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Germany IdZ
The systems included two sets of ten kits for each squad
commander plus nine squad members. Each kit comprises a
Heckler & Koch G36 5.56mm rifle, a NavICom, communications
command, control, communications, computers and information
(C4I) system, a Angenieux Lucie image intensifying helmet-mounted
night vision goggles, QuietPro digital tactical headset, an Oerlikon
Contraves weapon-mounted laser system together with eye
protection glasses, a ballistic and stab protection vest and a load-
carrying vest.
The NavICom C4I system provides the soldier with secure
communications and continuously updated situation awareness.
17. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Germany IdZ
The digital moving map display system shows the soldier's own
position, the position of his comrades, the position of minefields and
other danger zones, target and target course, target coordinates
and the enemy situation.
The current situation data is received from higher levels of
command. Digital voice and data radio communications instantly
provide the soldier with commands and reconnaissance data.
The soldier has access to miniature unmanned air vehicles or micro-
UAVs and all-terrain unmanned vehicles for safe reconnaissance,
for example in urban environments and trenches. The navigation
system is equipped with a global positioning system.
18. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Germany IdZ
The additional squad weapons are the Dynamit Nobel Panzerfaust 3
anti-tank rocket launcher with Dynarange computing sight, Heckler
& Koch rifle mounted AG36 40mm grenade launcher, Heckler &
Koch 5.56mm MG4 light machine gun and Heckler & Koch MP7
personal defence weapon. Additional sights include the Victronix
Vector IV target acquisition and laser range finding binoculars, Zeiss
handheld thermal sights, and the Zeiss AN/PAS-13(V) lightweight
thermal camera weapon sight.
At the moment IdZ-V2
was deployed.
19. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
Combatente 2000 / Soldato Futuro
The Nato Army Armament Group (NAAG) has established the
Topical Group 1 (TG/1) to coordinate soldier system interoperability
and to prevent unnecessary duplication between various nations'
soldier systems. Italy is officially represented in the TG/1 group and
takes into account the need for standardisation of protocols for
symbols such as on tactical displays, messages between terminals,
and connectors and power packs.
20. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
Soldato Futuro, the Future Soldier modernisation programme aims
at equipping the Italian soldiers with an integrated set of high-
technology uniforms and equipment, such as body armour, helmets,
command and control (C2), communication, wheeled vehicles, as
well as target acquisition systems among others.
There are few main modules of Italian FS system. Among them are
the helmet, clothing and protection system. The combined combat
vest and universal support module includes cables for the
integration of the electrical components worn and carried by the
Soldato Futuro.
21. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
The use of wire links reduces the volume of electromagnetic
radiation, making the soldier less vulnerable to detection and
surveillance and also the systems less vulnerable to electronic
countermeasures such as jamming.
A new disruptive pattern material has been designed for temperate
and desert environment versions of the combat uniform.
The soldier will also have a camouflage version of the nuclear,
biological and chemical protection suit.
The body armour provides stab protection and protection against
9mm rounds. Boron carbide plates can be fitted to the body armour
to provide protection against the penetration of 7.62mm armour-
piercing rounds.
22. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
The helmet has a splinter-proof visor and a bullet-proof visor, and a
laser protection goggles. Various configurations are being
considered to integrate the Aero Sekur nuclear, biological and
chemical warfare protection face mask. The helmet also features
Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) equipment that displays information
from a Low Level TV camera mounted on the back of the helmet. It
also features Night Mobility Subsystem (NIMOS)
The C2 system presented by a mobile device wore by the soldier. It
consists of a touch screen for sending and receiving orders and
information in the form of both text messages and graphic / image
messages and displaying tactical situations, navigation data, global
positioning system data over digital maps. The touch screen is wire
linked to a pocket-sized computer that uses a standard man
machine interface (MMI).
23. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
The earphone and microphone includes a Galileo
Avionica physiological sensor which will allow
the commander of the infantry section to monitor
each soldier's health conditions through its
command and control system. The wireless links
have been reduced to decrease electromagnetic
signature and jamming problems.
The communication system presented by
Individual Pocket Radio (IPR) with hands free
operating interface. The commander of the
infantry section has a higher level radio with
longer range for voice and data communication
with the section's platoon command post. The
commander can use both radios while sharing the
same earphone and microphone.
24. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Italy SF
The commander and second in command in an infantry section
have a Galileo Avionica binocular target acquisition unit, (UAB), with
a day channel and night-time thermal channel, a laser rangefinder
and built-in compass.
The soldiers are issued with a Galileo Avionica individual night-
vision unit based on a TV camera, on which most significant
command and control can also be displayed for prompt alert.
The Soldato Futuro is compatible with specialized small arms,
assault riffles and military vehicles.
Together with native Italian modules the SF may use some other
products of NATO countries and being compatible with them. Among
them are UK, USA, German, France, Belgian, Israeli, Austrian,
Swedish and Spanish manufacturers of military equipment.
25. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
FÉLIN Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons
Intégrés, Integrated Infantryman Equipment
and Communications
There are five configurations for different levels of command in the
FELIN. Three major systems can be distinguished:
- Individual System
- Specific Systems
- Collective Systems
26. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
The Individual System is made up of six sub-systems:
Clothing and armour
Basic combat clothing has a full cut allowing free movement.
The fibres are flame- and wash-resistant.
The ballistic jacket accommodates:
– Flexible ballistic protection
– Hard ballistic protection
– Electronic jacket
– Load-bearing structure.
27. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
The electronic jacket integrates the electronics (computer unit,
power-manager unit, radio, man-machine interface, GPS, cables
and connector), water bottle, FAMAS magazines and grenades, and
optimises weight distribution on the soldier.
The equipment is autonomous and can be used alone.
There is a NRBC combat clothing version in FELIN presented as
well.
28. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
Camouflage
The French Army have selected the Kermel V50 and VMC40 fabrics
to equip its troops within the context of the Félin Project.
Portable electronic platform (PEP)
The PEP lies at the heart of the Félin system. Designed to utilise all
the electronic resources found on the electronic jacket: computer,
energy manager, peripheral equipment interfaces, user interfaces.
Individual energy sources
Power sources will be made of two rechargeable Li-ion batteries
enough for 24 hours usage.
29. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
Weapons
There are three types of high-tech weapons:
- FELIN FAMAS rifle (the infantryman’s basic weapon)
- FN Minimi machine gun
- FR F2 sniper rifle.
All weapons has man-machine interface, different types of high-tech
sights, integrated video cameras with communication channel and
various features of digital control of the weapons that extremely
increase the weapons’ functionality.
30. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
Helmet
The helmet is composed of three components: head protection,
communication headset, and optronic equipment. The helmet can
accommodate various items required for the mission and its shape is
compatible with all firing positions of the weapons used.
A tube built into the NBC mask can be used to take in liquids (water, food).
The communication headset is linked to the radio. It holds the microphone
and earpiece and works by bone vibrations (bone conduction transducer). It
works independently from the helmet and can therefore remain in operation
when the helmet is removed.
The optronic equipment is composed of mission interface overshell
integrating the optronics, head camera,
image display units allowing data transmitted on
the bus system to be displayed, images and video
coming from the weapon or the head camera.
31. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
Félin information network
The Félin information network (RIF) allows information to be shared
throughout the infantry section. Each radio can subscribe to two
networks simultaneously. Each network has an audio conference
channel, with priority given to the squad leader, an alert channel
from the infantryman to his leader, and a data transmission channel.
Voice and data transmission is based on tried and tested DECT
civilian technology. Each sub-network works from a base carried by
the squad leader. As RIF sets are all identical, a soldier can replace
his commander if necessary by configuring
his set as base. The radio is configured
by the Félin computer.
32. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
There are three subsystems in Specific Systems.
Dismounted soldier’s Terminal Information System (TIS)
The TIS is made up of software supported by the computer, a man-machine
interface and a communication interface box connected to a PR4G VS4
portable radio set.
Multipurpose infrared binoculars
for the squad leader are based on uncooled IR technology.
Transport/Carrying Case
The Félin weapon and subsidiary systems are transported and stored in a
Storm iM3220 plastic moulded carry case.
33. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
France FELIN
The FELIN Collective Systems include
Collective recharging unit (MRC)
Used to recharge the soldiers’ individual batteries.
Vehicle Kits
There are three types of vehicle compatible with FELIN at the
moment: AMX-10P, VBCI, VAB. Vehicle Kit provides the power
supply for the mounted soldiers’ systems and data transmitting
between squads and higher headquarters.
34. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
China CDFSS
Chinese Digitized Future Soldier System
There are two main subsystems in CDFSS:
- Individual combat comprehensive support system
- individual life comprehensive support system
The total weight of the system is 15 kg.
35. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
China CDFSS
Individual combat comprehensive support system gives
prominence to humanized concept in design and enhances the
practicality, comfort and safety of the equipment, it provides
convenience for officers and men in performing combat tasks and
long-range march.It has increased the equipment carrying load of
individual soldiers, and greatly enhanced the individual survival
competence, mobility and combat effectiveness in field combat
environment. The system which utilizes standardized interfaces and
modular combination methods is compatible with the specialized
carrying devices of existing and active weapons and equipment.
The modular structure allows officers and soldiers equip themselves
with corresponding equipment modules in accordance with different
combat requirements, and quickly compose the individual system to
carry out corresponding combat tasks.
36. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
China CDFSS
Individual life comprehensive support system of CDFSS is
equipped with such devices as electronic medical tag, miniature
water purifier and so on, and suitable for the ground combat forces
of such services and arms as the Army, Navy, Air Force and the
Second Artillery Force. It will multiply the individual soldier’s field
survival competence. A batch of modernized logistic support
systems such as the box-set equipment of field life support system,
the vehicle-borne cabin of field medical and rescue equipment, and
the like will be equipped to the field troop units.
37. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
China CDFSS
Investigating the CDFSS carefully we
found that probably the main efforts
of CDFSS concentrating on the safety
of equipment but not soldiers. And this
is the main peculiarity of the system
that differs it from the other FS systems
38. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
Combatiente Futuro
The COMFUT programme is aimed at enhancing efficiency and
protection of the Spanish soldiers and has required the development
of special systems. The most important innovations have been
reached with advanced solutions for:
– Optronics
– Command and control
– Energy sources
– Ballistic equipment and protection
– Field training duel and other support systems.
39. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
The new equipment will enable the soldier to be part of integrated,
network centric operations. Thanks to new sensors and a data link
providing information received from other team members of the
squad, the COMFUT-equipped soldier will gain full situational
awareness. Exact real-time information about his own position on
the battlefield as well as the location of other squad members and of
his enemies will outstandingly increase his efficiency. At the same
time, thanks to the ballistic protection and the appositely designed
equipment, the "soldier of the future" will enhance his security and
comfort, being able to operate day and night, and under any
meteorological conditions.
40. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
There are seven subsystems
in the COMFUT:
- Weapons
- Power Supply
- Firing Efficiency
- Information and Communication
- Survivability
- Sustainability
- Preparation
COMFUT transforms soldiers into
intelligence sensors and target
acquisition organisms who are fully
integrated in the military command
and control structure.
41. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
Weapons subsystem includes:
- G36E assault rifle with Picatinny rail installed on the top of the
weapon to host the optronics system
- German IdZ-ES / IdZ-2 weapon
- COMFUT control box, mounted on the weapon to control optronics
module
- Changes in the weapon’s sight. The laser pointer was removed
and placed to the binocular of squad leader. The ballistic computer
system calculates the shooting parameters with high accuracy.
- DMC (Digital Magnetic Compass) linked to GPS. In addition this
device is able to send an acoustic and visual alarm to the fighter in
case of attending of the friend fighters in the aiming sector.
42. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
- The untethered sight
communicates data regarding the
rounds remaining in the magazine,
DMC and on board fire control
system via Bluetooth with a second
RF device communicating
video imagery.
43. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
Power supply subsystem presented by different modules.
First of all the power module related to the sight is battery. The
internal battery is sufficient to power the device for four to five hours
continuous operation, deemed sufficient by the COMFUT customer
to sustain a 24 hour operation with periods on standby. If the battery
runs out of energy the soldier can also connect it to the system and
draw power from the soldier's main battery. The main power cable is
also used for data and video allowing soldiers in contaminated
spectrum to have the ability to communicate.
44. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
The Firing Efficiency subsystem is an optronic weapon system that
improves the soldier's capacity to detect the enemy thanks with
such equipment as a thermal camera, laser pointers and image
intensifiers. The weapon sensors are integrated via a wireless
connection with a visor
mounted on the helmet.
This is essential in
ensuring the soldier's
safety, as it enables
him to aim and fire from
behind cover without
having to show himself.
45. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
The Information and Communication subsystem comprises a
radio terminal and a ruggedised PDA-type wireless laptop computer.
The radio incorporates a GPS tracking function and is designed to
handle voice and data transmission. This facilitates communication
between members of the squad and connects them with the higher
command levels.
The cordless PDA provides soldiers with information on the
positions of any allied and enemy troops that have been located and
the direction in which they are moving. It permits the transmission
and reception of messages, alerts, mission data and so on. All these
elements significantly improve the soldiers' protection.
46. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
The Survivability system was designed and developed using lighter
and more resistant state-of-the-art materials for ballistic protection in
the helmet and the bullet-proof vest. Likewise, new textile materials
help to reduce infrared (IR) and thermal signatures, improve
camouflage and provide better protection against Nuclear,
Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBCR) attacks. In terms of
protection, the programme has emphasised the need for a very
flexible vest with the ability to draw perspiration away from the body
as part of the key requirement for soldier comfort.
47. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Spain COMFUT
The Preparation presented by
modular structure of all
components.
The Sustainability combines
military air systems, missile
systems, communications and
intelligence systems, global
security solutions, sensor and
avionics systems, as well as test
and support solutions into
a single effective network.
48. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Israel Advanced Soldier /
Advanced Integrated Soldier System
Infantry 2000 & Dominator (Elbit)
IAS and AISS are the titles of the same project. Project is
developing by Israeli Ministry of Defence, DDRD. The general
subcontractor is Elbit. Infantry 2000 & Dominator are the Elbit’s
systems. The best modules and conceptions of Infantry 2000 &
Dominator were migrated to IAS, so, we can consider
all projects as single project of Israeli army.
49. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
The motivation of the IAS was to establish a common language between
combat elements through the command echelons, linking the infantry to the
Digital Army Program (DAP) network known as Zayad. Through IAS,
commanders will be provided with C4I subsystems enabling them to link
their units into the DAP network. While implementation of Zayad among
armor, artillery, combat engineering and other elements required extensions
of wireless data links and protocols to ‘talk’ with existing command and
control elements, the integration with the infantry required fielding an entirely
new command and control system, tailored for the ‘human platform’. This
system is optimizing target-management and weapons employment at
squad, and platoon level, establish mission planning, orientation and
navigation tools and introduce data networking between team members and
tactical leaders at different command level. Such systems enable the units
to rapidly pursue time-critical targets (closure of ‘kill chain’) by small
formations, autonomous allocate and assign targets or flexibly team up with
other units, throughout the command chain.
50. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
The heart of the C4I system used with IAS consists of the Personal
Digital Unit (PDU) – a wearable computer coupled with a hand held
display, a radio (PRC710), eyepiece display and headsets, mobile
WLAN and navigation
system. All elements
are embedded into
a wearable system and
armor vest weighing
less than five
kilograms.
51. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
‘Terminal’ modular computer system
The system uses the new ‘Terminal’ modular computer system. The
system providing high quality graphics, supporting two simultaneous
1920×1200 pixel displays, including a direct interface to the OLED
(VESA). The system consumes only 6.5 watts supplied by two hot
swappable external Lithium Polymer batteries sufficient for
continuous 4-5 hours mission. The system has two LAN network
adapters, five USB ports, a standard RS232 serial port, audio, VOIP
codec and fiber LAN docking interface. The Modular Computer
weighs 0.7 kg (excluding batteries).
Although IAS evaluated an eyepiece as part of the kit, the IDF opted
for another display- a hand held viewer. This piece integrates an
OLED 800×600 mini display, offering a high quality, wide field of
view (34deg.) image.
52. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
The viewer weighs only 300 grams and connects to the PDU through the
USB port. It can be used
effectively by day or night without
compromising the user’s position by light
leakage. Built-into the device is a
line-of-sight sensor, enabling automatic
image or map orientation. Built-in mouse
buttons enable seamless control of the
computer. For planning, debriefing
commanders will use the 8″ handheld
800×600 pixel LCD display applied with
touch screen. The sunlight readable device
is designed for daylight use, using glare
resistant coating. Its average consumption is
4 watts and weight is 600 gram.
53. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
QuietOps
Another element of the IAS is the QuietOps software programmable
headset. The system supports and controls two radio sets, and is
designed with both passive and active noise canceling hearing
protection, offering natural hear-through capability while effectively
protecting from high dB ‘spikes’ and overpressures caused by
nearby gunshots or blasts, which could damage the soldier’s
hearing. A side benefit of the QuietOps system is its ability to
improve hearing up to ‘super normal’ level, and supporting ‘whisper
mode’, both functions could be highly constructive for ambush and
covert ops.
54. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Communications
The IAS communications gear consists of several systems,
including a tactical router (enhanced military wireless LAN). The
unit, configured as a standard PC card (PCMCIA), carries high
capacity data transfer over short range. The system can also utilize
the ‘Mountain Rose’ military cellular mobile network, which is
dependent on infrastructure. For operations where such
infrastructure is not available, tactical combat net radio, such as the
PRC710 personal VHF radio (weight less than 750 gr) can be used.
Both radios are designed to transfer data at low speed. When
multiple gateways are available, IAS will automatically select the
most appropriate medium according to the system’s service policy.
Furthermore, the entire system will dynamically route each message
to reach its destination at the fastest route.
55. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
A new navigation system is under development at the DDRD,
enabling effective navigation in areas where GPS cannot be relied
upon. The system uses a combination sensors, such as gyro,
compass, accelerometers and other sensors to determine the
location of the unit at an. The system is attached to the soldier’s
gear and will continue to determine accurate location for several
hours after GPS contact is lost. Its accuracy is determined as a
function of the distance traveled without GPS reference. It is
effective throughout the soldier’s combat activities, including
running, walking, crawling or sprinting.
IAS teams will be equipped with indigenously developed systems for
surveillance, reconnaissance and target acquisition, enabling the
team to independently and effectively collect intelligence, acquire
and pursue time critical targets with high efficiency and accuracy, by
its own assets or by employing other ‘networked enabled assets’.
56. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Spatial Orientation System
Three types of hand-held observation-and target acquisition
systems will be available for IAS commanders at the different
tactical levels. Squad leaders and Platoon Sergeants will use the
Spatial Orientation System. This system has built-in laser
rangefinder and digital compass, a monocular x7 day channel,
which can also be used with a night viewer. The SOS has an
integrated data display and mouse buttons, depicting target range
and bearing, navigational aids and ‘leads’ to designated targets or
locations, as well as a map display.
57. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Cobra Target Acquisition System
Platoon Leaders will use a new target acquisition device, using an
uncooled thermal imager with an integrated a laser rangefinder,
electronic compass and GPS with an uncooled thermal sight,
effective at ranges beyond 1,000 meters. This device can also be
used as a hand-held computer display, utilizing its built-in full color
super VGA display and mouse buttons. ITL has recently introduced
such a system called Cobra, which can do all that at a weight of less
than one kilogram, much less than the goal set by the IAS program
team (1.6 kg).
58. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Coral-CR
Coral-CR device will be used by company and battalion
commanders as well as the officers and observers in recce
platoons. Coral-CR is hand-held, cooled, thermal target acquisition
system using a 480×384 detector operating in the 3-5 micron band.
Using continuous zoom, the system can be used effectively up to
five kilometers. As a target acquisition system, Coral-CR integrates
a digital magnetic compass, GPS and internal display, enabling
effective observation, identification and extraction of target
coordinates in real-time. The system weighs 3.4 kg, including
batteries.
59. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Enhanced Vision & Robotics
Other observation devices available for the team include the
‘continuous surveillance system’, an ‘observation arrow’. The arrow
fired from standard M-16s can be fired at a range up to 70 meters,
placing the arrow at vantage point, maintaining line of sight with the
target. The arrow will continue to operate for four hours, sending
video streams picked by its camera, remotely controlled by the
controller via two-way link.
60. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Another imaging device is the Eyeball, which is thrown into confined
room position by an assault team. IAS will also use a small robot
called EyeDrive, which will be able to move, position itself and scout
confined spaces through remotely controlled operation.
61. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
Fire Controls for Support Weapons
Grenadiers will be equipped with the Viper, a fire control system
enabling first shot hit for grenade launchers, enabling effective fire
and limit collateral damage. The system uses ‘see through’ display
depicting computer controlled aiming point, calculated by the
system’s computer, fed by sensors including laser rangefinder and
tilt and roll sensors. The computer calculates the ballistic curve
required to hit the target and sets the aiming point accordingly.
Furthermore, the system supports advanced programmable MPRS
grenades, by setting time-programmable fuses for time-delay
detonation or airburst effect, in addition to standard point detonation
effect.
62. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Israel IAS/AISS
The Israeli infantry suite comprised of a helmet and weapon
mounted sensors, weapon mounted fire control system, head and
weapon mounted display and sights, and pouch mounted wearable
computer, fitted with navigation systems, data and synthesized voice
communications. The IAS program focused on the ‘soldier as a
system’ concept, seeking a suite that will enable the future soldier to
navigate, communicate and locate and engage targets, with
superior firepower, lethality and protection. The suite would also
include augmented lethality weapons, such as the IMI Tavor-2, firing
the Refaim anti-personnel air-burst weapon. At present, IAS pursue
a different approach, facilitating effective dismounted command and
control while other aspects of the system are dealt with as part of
regular modernization cycles.
63. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Belarus SBS
Soldat Boyeviye Sistemi
(Soldier - Battle System)
Functionally Belarusian development is characterized in that the
complex is fully integrated into automated tactical control. All
components of the complex (except small arms), products produced
by the military-industrial complex of the Republic of Belarus.
64. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Belarus SBS
Complex “Soldier – Battle System” allows you to significantly
increase the combat capabilities of the military, cooperation and
coordination in the fight. With its help it is possible, ensuring that the
extension for a given route, topogeodesic binding, targeting,
application, display and zoom the tactical situation, the transfer of
military orders, signals, and command and control teams. Software
complex provides its full integration with interacting units, higher
control centers and most importantly – with unmanned aircraft
systems, software and hardware, advanced aircraft gunners.
65. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Belarus SBS
The composition of equipment serviceman includes tools such as
biometric sensors, helmet-mounted display system, electro-optical
sighting system, a handheld tablet computer, the means of
communication, interface and power supply. For automatic detection
and transmission type and position of enemy requires no more than
15 seconds., To collect and transmit information about the unit,
formation and adjust signal command and control – no more than 10
seconds. The interaction between the soldiers and the commander
of the department is carried out with the help of broadband radio
network, which sends signals and commands command and control,
combat documents, photos and video as well as digital audio.
Interaction in the link-platoon separation is performed using VHF
radio.
66. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Belarus SBS
For the first time the complex was used in combat for the
purpose in 2013, in a joint operational training of the
Armed Forces of the CSTO. According to the complex
military units were equipped with special operations
forces Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus, acting
as part of Airborne.
A new direction in the development is robotics. In 2013,
on its own initiative, work has begun on the development
of small robot spy intended for special units of the
security forces of the Republic of Belarus. It is planned
that in the near future it will begin comprehensive testing.
68. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Barmitsa
Barmitsa
(The combat kit of individual equipment)
The Barmitsa infantry defense system is supposed to be a standard
kit for mobile front line forces like VDV, motorized infantry, and
special troops.
There are following items in the kit:
- Helmet (indexes: 6Б7-1М, 6Б26,
6Б27, 6Б28)
- Bullet-proof vest (6Б23, 6Б23-1)
- All-purpose shipping vest 6Ш112
- Raid haversack 6Ф13
69. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Barmitsa
- Autonomous heat sources kit (АИСТ)
- Winter masking kit МЗК
- Summer masking kit МЛК
- Heat-insulating mat
Barmitsa include different
types of vests for shooter,
machinegunner and sniper
as well. There are also
different types of bag packs.
71. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
Ratnik (Warrior)
Ratnik is a Russian infantry combat system based on the Barmitsa
equipment. It is designed to improve the connectivity and combat
effectiveness of the Russian Army. Improvements include
modernized body armor, helmet with special monitor (eye monitor,
thermal, night vision monocular, flashlight), systems of
communication and special headphones. The equipment includes a
new generation field uniform, protection means, firearms, sighting
systems, as well as navigation and combat control systems.
Additionally, it includes backpacks, insulation material and
camouflage capes. The current Ratnik combat gear is equipped with
a special kit that allows soldiers to connect to drones for intelligence
and tactical data.
72. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
Russia’s next-generation infantry modernization program is in full
swing, and there are two of the rifles, the AEK-571/A545 and AK-12,
competing for orders as part of the program, but the program as a
whole is more extensive than just a new infantry weapon.
73. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
In addition to the AK-12, Ratnik will also introduce new variants of
the Pecheneg light machine gun, and the SVD marksman’s rifle,
both now with adjustable folding stocks and new Picatinny-type sight
rails.
74. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
The very expensive ($12,000 per unit with pre-Crimea exchange
rates) Orsis T-5000 sniper rifle has also been displayed alongside
Ratnik gear; it is a very modern chassis-based sniper rifle, and
reportedly very
accurate.
75. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
The "Ratnik" is also equipped with the "Strelets" control unit,
comprising communications equipment, a targeting indicator, as well
as an information and identification system.
76. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Ratnik
A further focus of the program is networked comms gear, allowing
for better integration with electronics systems, and better
communication within the organization of the Russian Army. This
gear, perhaps somewhat optimistically, is expected to improve the
infantry’s effectiveness by 1.5-2 times.
79. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
Russia Boetz-21
Boetz-21
It is the Russian experimental exoskeleton
system or individual equipment with
exoskeleton elements. The system is still
under development and there are no any
technical data known at the moment
except loud promises.
80. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA MKUltra
MKUltra
Sometimes referred to as the CIA's mind control program—was
the code name given to an illegal program of experiments on human
subjects, designed and undertaken by the United States Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA). Experiments on humans were intended to
identify and develop drugs and procedures to be used in
interrogations and torture, in order to weaken the individual to force
confessions through mind control. Organized through the Scientific
Intelligence Division of the CIA, the project coordinated with the
Special Operations Division of the U.S. Army's Chemical Corps. The
program began in the early 1950s, was officially sanctioned in 1953,
was reduced in scope in 1964, further curtailed in 1967 and officially
halted in 1973.
81. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA MKUltra
The program engaged in many illegal activities, including the use of
unwitting U.S. and Canadian citizens as its test subjects, which led
to controversy regarding its legitimacy. MKUltra used numerous
methodologies to manipulate people's mental states and alter brain
functions, including the surreptitious administration of drugs
(especially LSD) and other chemicals, hypnosis, sensory
deprivation, isolation, verbal and sexual abuse, as well as various
forms of torture.
82. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA
Human Enhancement
Human Enhancement
HE itself is not a separate project of FS but any efforts in this area
strictly correlate with military needs.
Human enhancement is any attempt to temporarily or permanently
overcome the current limitations of the human body through natural
or artificial means. It is the use of technological means to select or
alter human characteristics and capacities, whether or not the
alteration results in characteristics and capacities that lie beyond the
existing human range.
83. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA
Human Enhancement
Existing technologies
• Reproductive technology
– Embryo selection by
preimplantation genetic
diagnosis
– Cytoplasmic transfer
– In vitro-generated gametes
• Mentally:
– Nootropics,
neurostimulation, and
supplements that improve
mental functions.
– Computers, cell phones,
Internet, to enhance
cognitive efficiency.
• Physically:
– Cosmetic: plastic surgery &
orthodontics
– Drug-induced: doping &
performance-enhancing
drugs
– Functional: prosthetics &
powered exoskeletons
– Medical: implants (e.g.
pacemaker) & organ
replacements
– Strength training: weights
(e.g. barbells) & dietary
supplement
84. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA
Human Enhancement
• Emerging technologies
– Human genetic engineering
• Gene therapy
– Neurotechnology
• Neural implants
• Brain–computer interface
• Cyberware
– Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence
– Nanomedicine
– 3D bioprinting
85. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Supersoldier
Supersoldier
The supersoldier is a concept soldier, often fictional, capable of
operating beyond normal human limits or abilities. Super soldiers
are common in military science fiction literature, films and video
games. In 2012, DARPA was reported to be developing an
externally powered XOS exoskeleton design for greatly increased
strength and endurance. More than 50 scientific institutions are
working on the XOS project.
The XOS in theory may has some influence on the SEDA project as
XOS equipment will be used in future for transporting wounded
soldiers.
86. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA SIPE
SIPE (Soldier Integrated Protective Ensemble)
The SIPE program was the initial step in developing an integrated
modular clothing and equipment system for combat ground troops of
the United States Army. Actually, SIPE was the first project in Future
Soldier conception in the world. All other countries started their
national FS systems after SIPE’s positive results.
87. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA SIPE
Soldier impressions on and suggestions for the SIPE equipment
were collected. As a technical advisory service to the SIPE ATD,
U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
(ARI) personnel collected this data. The SIPE, configured as a
head-to-toe individual fighting system, demonstrated considerable
potential for enhanced soldier capabilities and operational
effectiveness. However, the equipment, only prototype in nature,
affected test soldier performance and attitude. The enhanced
communications capability and thermal sight on the rifle, as well as
some items of clothing, were deemed very acceptable; other items
were rejected or insufficiently tested.
89. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
Land Warrior / Mounted Warrior
The US Land Warrior is an integrated fighting system for individual
infantry soldiers which gives the soldier enhanced tactical
awareness, lethality and survivability. The systems integrated into
Land Warrior are the weapon system, helmet, computer, digital and
voice communications, positional and navigation system, protective
clothing and individual equipment. The Land Warrior system was
deployed by infantry, and combat support soldiers, including
rangers, airborne, air assault, light and mechanised infantry
soldiers.
Mounted Warrior unites LW individual equipment and Stryker
Interoperable infantry vehicle system.
90. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
Land Warrior has three priority objectives:
– Improving the lethality of an individual soldier
– Increasing the survivability of a soldier
– Providing full command, communications, and control to a
soldier
91. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
Land Warrior has seven main subsystems:
– Weapon
– Integrated helmet assembly
– Protective clothing and equipment
– Computer
– Navigation
– Radio
– Software system
Later features of the Land Warrior system included:
• providing dismounted soldier combat identification for en route situational
awareness and power recharge to reduce 'friendly fire' incidents
• Commander's Digital Assistant leader planning tool
• weight and power reduction
• scalability and tailorability for operational missions
92. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The system is modular and tailored for the soldier's task and
mission. The unit commander decides the components of Land
Warrior that will be deployed for a mission.
The two main Land Warrior configurations are for the soldier and the
squad leader. The soldier LW version includes
a radio with short range inter-squad voice and
data communications. A squad leader's LW
system includes a multi-band inter- and
intra-team SINCGARS compatible radio,
a keyboard and handheld flat panel display.
93. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The soldier wears a fighting load vest for carrying and interfacing
with the sensors and the computer. The soldier is able to adjust the
load distribution from shoulders to hips while on the move. The
electronic systems are connected and integrated via the ten-port
hub installed on the body.
The soldier's navigation system comprises a GPS and a pedometer
dead reckoning system that tracks the soldier's position and is used
when the GPS is unavailable, e.g. inside buildings.
The GPS uses five satellites and defines the soldier's position to an
accuracy of 10m.
94. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The power system, either disposable or rechargeable batteries
weighing 1.1kg (2.5lb), is installed on the body. The system provides
between eight and 24 operating hours of power for the sensors and
computer. The disposable batteries have longevity of four to 12
hours and the rechargeable batteries eight to ten hours. The US
Army Communications-Electronics Command awarded Vitronics a
contract in 2002 for the integration of power aware technologies into
Land Warrior.
The Land Warrior computer is also installed on the body. The
battlefield software is installed on the computer. The sensor data is
downloaded onto the computer.
A Multi-Band Intra and Inter Team Radio (MBITR), integrated into
the vest allows voice communications between the infantry soldiers.
The LW helmet provides ballistic protection and carries the main
components of the soldier's communications systems.
95. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The WLAN antenna is installed in the helmet and connects via the
hub to the MBITR radio carried in the soldier's fighting load vest.
The helmet carries a Head-Mounted Display (HMD), which is
positioned over the soldier's dominant eye and provides command
and control information and situational awareness.
The display shows the video from the daylight video scope or the
infrared thermal weapon scope mounted on the soldier's weapon. It
also shows satellite and topographical maps with friendly positions,
updated every 30 seconds.
The soldier can switch screens using the select button on the stock
of the rifle. The helmet-mounted display is used for zeroing the
daylight video scope, capturing battlefield images and for sending
and receiving data.
96. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The Land Warrior control system is carried on the soldier's body.
This enables the soldier to interact with the menus in the helmet-
mounted display. The control unit has a joystick for moving the
cursor, and mouse buttons for menu selection on the helmet-
mounted display. Three programmable buttons can be set to push-
to-talk and for zeroing weapons.
A SIM (subscriber identity module) card reader identifies the soldier
and controls access.
The Land Warrior infantry soldier is armed with an M4 Carbine, .223
caliber, with a 30-round magazine. The M4 Carbine operates in
semi-automatic or three shot burst. The rifle is fitted with a Picatinny
rail for mounting sights and a grenade launcher.
97. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The daylight video scope (DVS) has a zoom with magnification 1.5x
to 6x. The LW thermal weapon sight (TWS) operating in the eight to
12 micron band, can be fitted on top of the M4.
A multifunction laser measures the azimuth and range to the target
and designates the target with a red dot.
Programmable control buttons on the weapon for push to talk,
switch screens and take a picture commands, allow the soldier to
carry out procedures without lowering the weapon. A quick
disconnect weapon cable connects the weapon electronics to the
hub.
The laser rangefinder and digital compass gives the soldier the
range and direction of the hostile target. The data, coupled with the
soldier's own location provide the soldier with accurate target
location when he calls for indirect or support fire and for combat
identification.
98. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
The Land Warrior software suite contains six main software
packages for weapon sights and for data. The mapping software
package controls the display of satellite generated and
topographical maps. The satellite image technology allows maps to
be generated and viewed by the infantry soldier. Friendly positions
on maps are updated every 30 seconds.
The echelon selection control software allows the soldier to control
the amount of data received, for example the positions of team
members, squad or company. The software ensures that the soldier
is not overloaded with data but receives the information needed for
his mission and situation. The send image programme allows the
soldier to capture and send battlefield images.
99. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA Land Warrior
When the Land Warrior soldiers are in the Stryker vehicle, the
Vehicle Integration Kit allows voice, data and power communication
via an umbilical connection.
The Land Warrior soldiers in the Stryker vehicle can then
communicate by voice and data to soldiers inside and outside the
vehicle, to soldiers in other
Stryker vehicles and, through
the Stryker vehicle's Force XXI
battle command brigade and
below (FBCB2) Appliqué, to
the Army battle command
system.
100. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA MERS
Marine Expeditionary Riffle Squad
The MERS is exists as the concept.
The MERS goal is Man, train, organize, provide current doctrine,
lead and equip the Marine Infantry Rifle Squad in an integrated,
holistic and systematic fashion that increases the overall fighting
ability of the entire unit across the spectrum of its missions
The MERS is responsible for the “Squad as a System.” The focus is
on the individual Marine and everything worn, carried, and
consumed by the rifle squad as a capability provider.
Human Systems Integration and ergonomics are applied to the
physical integration of the infantry squad’s equipment.
101. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA MERS
The future operating concept highlights Enhanced / Distributed
Operations capability, enabling the marine unit to control and
dominate a larger area. To support enhanced capabilities the corps
is considering deploying units with flexible logistic systems known as
"platoon in a box", containerized, mission configurable logistics and
supply package that can sustain the unit for long periods, with
minimum additional support.
103. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA TALOS
Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit
TALOS is the name given to a robotic exoskeleton that United
States Special Operations Command intends to design with the help
of universities, laboratories, and the technology industry. The brief
for TALOS states that it must be bulletproof, weaponized, have the
ability to monitor vitals and give the wearer superhuman strength
and perception. The suit would comprise layers of smart material
and sensors. The suit may not be intended for an entire squad, but
for a lead operator who will breach a door first, to protect them as
they are the most vulnerable team operator in that situation.
104. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA TALOS
The TALOS developers presents the concept with following
envisioned features:
– Reduced impact of load by intelligent weight distribution
throughout the body.
– Low power requirement.
– Low suit profile to fit under the existing uniform comfortably.
– Provide sensor cues to soldiers to reduce injuries.
– Integrated components to provide joint support where user
needs it most.
– Reapply energy to enhance the efficiency of motion and improve
overall metabolics.
– Remain compliant and flexible, stiffening only when needed.
– Have the suit weigh less than 400 lb (180 kg) and generate
12 kW of power for 12 hours.
105. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA TALOS
Although the objective of the program is to incorporate new
technologies into a fully powered and integrated suit, components
developed under it could be issued individually to troops in the short
term to enhance their effectiveness. Non-lethal weapons, new armor
materials, more compact communications gear, advanced night
vision, and 3-D audio can be used as individual pieces of equipment
before they are all put together in one powered exoskeleton.
Items developed for TALOS including an increased tactical data
storage capability which allows for ten times the capacity of current
data storage has transitioned to fulfill an immediate operational
requirement, as well as a new armor solution being used for special
operations non-standard commercial vehicles.
106. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA TALOS
Others systems that will be transitioned include a small, individual soldier
SATCOM antenna, an unpowered loadbearing exoskeleton, a powered
cooling vest to sustain body temperature, a next generation antenna that
includes dynamic tuning, the Future Interoperable Radio
Enclosure, a tactical
radio sleeve for cell
phones, lightweight
multi-hit
ceramic-metallic
hybrid armor, and a
biosensor-equipped
combat shirt that can
monitor a soldier’s
physiological status.
107. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
Objective Force Warrior
This project was developed simultaneously with Land Warrior and
chronologically earlier than Future Force
Warrior. The project was so successful
that too many systems, ideas, conceptions
and solutions were migrated then to
Land Warrior and Future Force Warrior
and became basic for further development
and improvement.
108. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
According to OFW, the soldiers would never again have to wear
cumbersome night-vision or infrared goggles or heavy laser training
components on their helmets. These and other features, thermal
sensors, day-night video cameras, and chemical and biological
sensors, were designed to be fully integrated within the OFW
helmet. The system also included a visor that could act as a "heads-
up display monitor" equivalent to two 17-inch computer monitors in
front of the soldier's eyes. The uniform system was a multi-function
garment working from the inside out.
109. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
It incorporated physiological sensors that allow the soldier, the chain
of command and nearby medics to monitor the soldier's blood
pressure, heart rate, internal and external body temperature, and
caloric consumption rate. Commanders and medics would access
the information through a tactical local area network. Heat and cold
injuries have been responsible for a large percentage of casualties
in both battle and training. If a medic can monitor a soldier's vital
signs, many of these types of injuries could potentially be prevented.
If a soldier were to be injured, medics could start making an
assessment before they even got to the injured soldier.
In spite of such subsystem was planned it was never presented.
110. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
The Objective Force Warrior system was
designed with a built-in "microclimate
conditioning system." Degay explained the
private climate-control system had a "spacer
fabric" that was a little bit thicker than a
regular cotton T-shirt. The garment had
"capillaries" that blow hot or cold air
through the system. The system's many
functions were powered by fuel cells,
which were described as
"cell phone batteries on steroids."
111. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
Anything else that's mission-essential, but not built in to the individual
soldier system was expected to be carried on a "robotic mule." The mule
would assist with not only taking some of the load carriage off the individual
soldier, but a host of other functions. Primarily water generation, and water
purification. It would also be a recharging battery station for all the individual
Objective Force Warriors in the squad. It would acts as a weapons platform.
It, as designed, has day and night thermal, infrared and forward-looking
imaging systems inside the nose of the mule, as well as chemical-biological
sensors. The mule could also communicate with unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) to give the squad members a true 360-degree image of the
battlefield. This capability was not tradiationally available below the battalion
level. The unit is a follower, and it has been intended to be manipulated and
brought forth by any member of the squad. Essentially a mini load-carriage
system that's there for the squad all the time, the unit would allow lightening
of the load for the individual soldier, but keeping that resupply available at a
moment's notice.
112. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
The Army's vision for the Objective Force Warrior was of a highly
lethal, survivable, networked soldier within a small combat team
operating across a spectrum of future Army and joint service
operations. The soldier would be equipped with self-protection gear,
a range of weapons of varying lethality, and would be completely
integrated into the fire support and C4ISR components of the
Objective Force. The system would provide complete situational
awareness, fully integrating the individual soldier into joint and
combined arms operations. The Objective Force Warrior would use
assets such as robotic cargo transporters, networked sensor fields
and unmanned air vehicles. These capabilities would be compatible
with the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) command, control,
computer, communications, intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (C4ISR) system now in development as well as with
existing and joint service C4ISR assets.
113. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA OFW
Objective Force Warrior will have "full-spectrum capabilities," meaning
troops can use it for any mission from peacekeeping to high-intensity
conflicts, and many new capabilities were to be developed to provide
that flexibility. An envisioned ultra-lightweight, multi-functional protective
combat ensemble and stealth technology would enhance survivability.
An onboard physiological and medical sensor suite would increase
performance and sustainability. Hybrid fuel cell and advanced
rechargeable batteries would supply the soldier's power needs for at
least 72 hours.
Soldier situational understanding would improve by developing a helmet
with integrated sensory enhancements, networking with manned and
unmanned ground and aerial vehicles, and using a rugged squad
communications system. To dominate in combat, the warrior would use
an ultra-lightweight family of weapons with advanced fire control
distributed across the team and optimized for urban combat. The Future
Combat System would aid in synchronizing direct and indirect fire.
114. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW
Future Force Warrior
Future Force Warrior was a United States military advanced
technology demonstration project that was part of the Future
Combat Systems project. The Future Force Warrior concept
envisioned the radical use of technologies such as nanotechnology,
powered exoskeletons, and magnetorheological fluid-based body
armor to provide the infantry with significantly higher force multiplier
than the opposing force. However, the stated concept was not U.S.
Army doctrine, and was not intended to answer every situation that
Army After Next would face; rather, the concept was meant to serve
as an end goal to strive to reach or to compromise with current
technologies and to stir imagination and dialogue on how these
technologies and concepts could help soldiers in the near future.
115. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW
The FFW had a number of broad requirements from the outset,
touching on the most important factors both for future technology
integration, but also important factors in the field such as lethality,
mobility, and survivability. These goals were outlined as follows:
– Lethality: Integrated, advanced, lightweight weapons and fire
control software and hardware; optimized for urban combat, with
synchronized direct and indirect fires from FBCB2/FCS and
rotary winged platforms.
– Survivability: Lightweight, low-bulk, multi-functional, full
spectrum protective combat ensemble. Providing ballistic
protection, novel signature management, electro-textile
power/data body PAN. On-board physiological/medical sensor
suite. Customized voice, visual and auditory human interface
with integrated laser eye protection.
116. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW
– Sensors & Communications (C4ISR): Netted FFW small unit/teams
with robust team communications using Soldier Radio Waveform/WIN-
T/FCS Network, state-of-the-art distributed and fused sensors, organic
tactical intelligence/collection assets, enhanced situational
understanding, embedded training, on-the-move planning, and linkage
to other Current Network and Future Force assets.
– Power: 24-hour autonomous individual operation and 72-hour
continuous autonomous team operations, high density, low
weight/volume, reliable, safe power source/system tailored
hardware/software package to optimize power availability.
– Mobility, Sustainability and Human Performance: System/Ensemble
designed for training and combat, allowing unconstrained movement at
full up combat/assault capability during mission execution. "On the move
hydration" and hydration status monitoring. Optimized cognitive and
physical fightability, on-board physiological/medical sensor suite.
117. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW
Future Force Warrior includes following projects:
- Nett Warrior
- Air Warrior
- Air Soldier
- Mounted Soldier System / Ground Warrior
- Advanced Combat Riffle
Let us overview each project
in details.
118. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW NW
Future Force Warrior / Nett Warrior
Nett Warrior includes 6 basic subsystems as part of the FFW
concept. These subsystems formed the core of the FFW intended
technology developments.
– The Headgear Subsystem: Described as Information Central,
was the situational awareness hub of the system. It would
include Integrated tactical processing (e.g., maps, routes, SA
data); 180° emissive visor display; High data rate (GB/sec)
communications; Microelectronic/optics combat sensor suite that
provides 360° situational awareness; Integrated small arms
protection in selected locations.
– The Combat Uniform Subsystem: Described as Survivability
Central, contained three layers: the Protective Outer Layer, the
Power Centric Layer, and the Life Critical Layer.
119. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW NW
– The Weapon Subsystem: Lethality Central, permited direct and indirect
target engagements. The weapon weighed 5 pounds, and combined 5
tubes of soft-launched, 15mm intelligent seeker munitions and 1 tube of
stacked 4.6mm kinetic energy projectiles for close quarter combat.
– The Micro-climate
Conditioning
Subsystem: A network
of narrow tubing built into
the material of the Life
Critical Layer that provides
100 watts of heating or
cooling to the warrior.
120. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW NW
– The Power Subsystem: Duration Central, consists of a 2- to 20-
watt Micro Turbine fueled by a liquid hydrocarbon. Ten ounces of
fuel, contained in a lightweight plug-in cartridge, powers the
soldier for up to 6 days. Polymeric nanofiber battery patches
embedded in the headgear and weapon provide back-up power
for three hours.
121. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW NW
– The Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor (WPSM)
Subsystem: Collected information on the vital signs (core
temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, blood pressure)
hydration state, stress level (mouth sensors), thermal state,
sleep status, and workload capacity of the warrior. The WPSM
could also recommend remote triage care needed.
The WPSM is the competitive project to
the SEDA system. We will overview
WPSM in details below.
122. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
Future Force Warrior
Air Warrior / Air Soldier
Air Warrior (AW) is a modular, integrated, rapidly reconfigurable
combat aircrew ensemble designed for U.S. Army aircrews.
Previous aviation life support equipment consisted of a non-
integrated assemblage of protective and survival gear. AW uses a
systems approach to equipping the aircrew and closes the capability
gap between human and machine. Fielded incrementally in blocks
to rapidly provide enhanced capabilities to the warfighter, AW
leverages and integrates clothing and equipment, such as the Army
Aircrew Combat Uniform and ballistic protection, from other product
managers. Air Soldier (AS) is the next stage of AW project. AS
shows redeveloped and integrated superior systems based on the
AW.
123. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
There are few subsystems of the AW/AS accessible:
Electronic Data Manager
The Spiral 3.5 Electronic Data Manager (EDM) is a light, rugged,
sunlight-readable touch-screen computer operating on Windows-
based software. The EDM is in the form of a kneeboard and
provides the aviator with an Aviation Mission Planning System
interface, enhanced situational awareness, GPS moving map
capabilities, and enables the aircrew to quickly plan and safely
execute missions and react rapidly to mission changes in flight.
124. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System
The Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System (PHODS) is a
lightweight breathing oxygen product worn by the aircrew that
provides supplemental oxygen to Soldiers without restricting their
movements in and around their aircraft. An automatic regulator
dispenses oxygen via nasal cannula in the correct amount and rate
based upon altitude and the individual’s breathing rate. It replaces
the Helicopter Oxygen System, which weighed well over 100
pounds, tethered the user to the aircraft, and could not be fitted on
all Army rotary wing aircraft.
125. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
Aircraft Wireless Intercom System
The Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS) provides hands-free,
cordless communication between aircrew members. The system
has a full duplex voice-activated mode, hands-free mode, and a
push-to-talk mode. It features fifty independent channels (aircraft
networks) with up to six crew members on each aircraft network.
AWIS enables simultaneous omnidirectional communications
among all users in the aircraft network within 200 feet of the center
of the aircraft and provides the first true intercom capability between
the entire aircraft crew, hoist operators, and rescue personnel on the
hoist.
126. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
Microclimate Cooling System
The Microclimate Cooling System (MCS) gives Army aircrews an
increase of over 350 percent (from 1.6 hours to 5.7 hours) mission
endurance while wearing chemical protective equipment or in other
heat stress mission environments. The system features a vest and
aircraft-mounted cooling unit that pumps chilled water via an
umbilical to small tubes embedded in the vest. Because of its
success as part of the Air Warrior ensemble, the MCS is also being
used by crews in ground vehicle platforms.
127. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
- SKRAM – Survival Kit Ready Access Modular - 72h modular first-
aid-kit for all crew, fireproof.
- Personal Electronics Control and Display System (PECDS),
consists of:
• PDM (personal display module) – connected to uniform by
special interface, compatible with other AW/AS systems.
• SCM (soldier computer module) – the unified database of the
system.
• MDM (mission display module) – replace AW EDM for the
helical airplanes with analog equipment. Includes BFT
gateway.
– Layered Clothing Ensemble (LCE), - the uniform. The weight of
bullet proof vest was reduced.
128. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW AW/AS
Additional AS systems:
- Wide Field of View/High Resolution Helmet Mounted Display –
integrated with pilot’s helmet of AH-64 Apache helicopter.
- Radio Interface Control Module (RICM), provides aircrew with
protected communication channel
- Enhanced Laser Eye Protection (ELEP), integrated with the
helmet.
- Integrated Protective Ensemble (IPE), replace AW cargo system.
129. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW MS/GW
Future Force Warrior
Mounted Soldier / Ground Warrior
The Mounted Soldier System (MSS) is a
combat vehicle crewman ensemble
integrating advanced gear as an effective
force multiplier in combat theater.
At the moment MS/GW is developing
under the PEO Soldier conception
(would be described below) but basically
it was the part of
LW / Mounted Warrior,
then migrated to FFW.
130. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW MS/GW
The MSS consists of a heads-up display, cordless communications,
micro-climatic cooling, and force protection items. These
subsystems will provide platform
commanders and vehicle crew members
increased effectiveness on
the network-centric battlefield in areas
of command and control, situational
awareness, communications, and
force protection.
131. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW MS/GW
Helmet-Mounted Display
This system shows vehicle situational awareness information and sensors,
and can also control video signals from various sources. The integration
supports up to four crewmen per platform and up to three SMPTE and two
SVGA signals.
Cordless Communications
The Cordless Communications Capabilities provide the platform’s crew with
a wireless connection capability to the vehicle’s intercom and radios. It
allows the crew to communicate by voice over the platform’s intercom
system when mounted or dismounted within 300 meters of their platform.
The system automatically detects when a crewman becomes disconnected
from the intercom system and allows the disconnected crewman to continue
to have voice communication with the crew and access to the platform’s
tactical net radios.
132. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA FFW MS/GW
Microclimate Cooling System
The Microclimate Cooling System is integrated into the platform and
features a cooling vest worn by the Soldier. This will reduce
crewman heat stress and provide increased comfort during
operations in hot environments.
Soldier Force Protection System
Soldier safety is enhanced with the Improved Combat Vehicle
Crewman Coverall, flame-resistant moisture wicking
undergarments, ballistic and laser eye protection, and flame-
resistant hand, face, and foot protection. Soldier effectiveness is
improved through enhanced systems engineering and integration of
capabilities. facial protection and improvements to body armor are
also being pursued.
133. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA ACR/OICW
Future Force Warrior
Advanced Combat Riffle /
Objective Individual Combat Weapon
The Advanced Combat Rifle (ACR) was a United States Army
program to find a replacement for the M16 assault rifle. Under the
stress of battle the average soldier with an M16 could guarantee
hitting a target at 45 meters, but hit probability was reduced to one
out of ten shots on target by 220 meters. Because of this, The ACR
program was initiated in the late 1980s to create a weapon that
could double the hit probability. The ACR program was preceded by
older programs such as the Special Purpose Individual
Weapon.
134. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA ACR/OICW
The Objective Individual Combat Weapon or OICW was the next-
generation service rifle competition that was under development as
part of the United States Army OICW program; the program was
eventually discontinued without bringing the weapon out of the
prototype phase. The acronym OICW is often used to refer to the
entire weapons program.
Over viewing the
Future Soldier systems
we don’t describe
weapons in details as
SEDA project related
to the uniform
subsystems.
135. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA ACR/OICW
OICW concepts/prototypes in the 1990s:
– 20 mm smart grenade and 5.56 mm rifle in side by side
configuration
– 20 mm smart grenade stand alone unit
– 20 mm smart grenade and MP7
– 20 mm smart grenade and 5.56 mm rifle in over-under
configuration (XM29 OICW)
– Some weapon programs involved with, stemming from, or using
technology from the OICW project include:
– XM1018 (25×40mm HEAB Ammunition)
– XM8 rifle (5.56 kinetic energy component)
136. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA ACR/OICW
– M320 (40 mm grenade launcher originally developed for the
XM8)
– XM25 (Uses low velocity 25×40mm smart airburst munition,
semi-automatic standalone grenade launcher)
– XM109 (Uses high velocity 25×59mm munition, anti-materiel
rifle)
– XM307 ACSW (Uses high velocity 25×59mm smart airburst
munition, automatic grenade launcher)
• XM312 (.50 BMG version of XM307)
– Mk 47 (Mk 47 Mod 0) (40 mm automatic grenade launcher
capable of using smart 40 mm airburst grenades)
– XM26 Lightweight Shotgun System (A lightweight 12-gauge bolt-
action accessory shotgun)
137. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO
Program Executive Office Soldier
Program Executive Office Soldier is an
American governmental organization
responsible for rapid prototyping,
procurement, and fielding of equipment
for its soldiers. Its mission is stated to
"Develop, acquire, field and sustain
affordable integrated state of
the art equipment to improve soldier
dominance in Army operations today and in the future.“ Nowdays
almost all FS projects supervising by PEO.
138. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SPIE
The PEO structure is following:
Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment
(PM SPIE) develops and fields advanced Soldier protection
products, comfortable uniforms to enhance mission effectiveness,
and improved parachute systems. These products are designed to
protect Soldiers and allow them to be effective in any operating
environment.
139. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SPIE
– Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment (PM SPE)
develops and fields state-of-the-art force protection equipment
that defeats ballistic and fragmentation threats in theater. PM
SPE provides superior body armor, helmets, and other gear that
greatly reduce the threat of serious injury.
– Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment
(PM SCIE) supports soldiers in operational environments and
improves their lethality, survivability, situational awareness,
health, safety, mobility, and sustainability by providing safe,
durable, and operationally effective individual and unit
equipment. PM SCIE enhances survivability through
technologically advanced tactical and environmental protective
clothing, individual chemical protective gear, and personnel
parachutes and other airdrop equipment.
140. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SW
Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW) supports soldiers
through enhancement of current systems and development of next-
generation weapons technology. It focuses on ensuring soldiers are
equipped with world-class weapon systems, ammunition, and
associated target acquisition and fire-control products today and in
the future.
141. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SW
– Product Manager Crew Served Weapons (PM CSW) is
responsible for research and development of current and future
light to heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, small arms
ammunition, remote weapons stations, and related target
acquisition/fire control products.
– Product Manager Individual Weapons (PM IW) is responsible
for research and development of current and future rifles,
carbines, pistols, shotguns, grenade launchers, small arms
ammunition, and related target acquisition/fire control products.
142. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SSL
Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers (PM SSL) provides
soldiers with improved lethality, mobility, and survivability in all
weather and visibility conditions. Soldier-borne sensors and lasers
enhance a soldier's ability to see in all battlefield and lighting
conditions, to acquire objects of military significance before
detection and to target threat objects accurately for engagement by
soldiers or guided munitions. These systems provide critical, on-the-
ground direct support to U.S. forces.
143. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SSL
– Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PM SMS)
provides soldiers with products for enhanced vision, improved
targeting, and greater lethality.
– Product Manager Soldier Precision Targeting Devices (PM
SPTD) develops and fields systems that accurately locate and
designate targets for engagement with precision munitions.
144. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SWAR
Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR) supports soldiers
through the acquisition of integrated Soldier system. Current
systems include Land Warrior, Ground Soldier, Mounted Soldier,
and Air Warrior. PM SWAR develops and integrates components
into complete systems designed to increase combat effectiveness,
decrease combat load, and improve mission flexibility.
145. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SWAR
– Product Manager Air Warrior (PM AW) integrates all aviation
life support and mission equipment into an ensemble that
improves the combat effectiveness of the Army aircrew member.
This system leverages several joint service technology efforts to
create a modular system that increases situational awareness
and freedom of movement at the flight controls, enhances
mobility to safely operate aircraft systems, reduces physiological
stress, facilitates aircraft entry and exit, and provides survival
gear in the event of a downed aircraft over land or water.
146. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SWAR
– Product Manager Ground Soldier (PM GS) provides
unprecedented situational awareness and battle command
through the current system called Land Warrior (LW) and the
future system Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE). Digital imagery
and GPS locations provided by LW/GSE enable thorough
mission planning, ramp-side convoy briefings, and on-the-fly
changes during missions for high-value targets (HVTs). LW/GSE
allows teams, sq-s, and platoons to pinpoint the location of
improvised explosive devices (IEDs), cells, or HVTs with
improved speed and precision. LW/GSE enhances dismounted
Soldiers survivability by rapidly disseminating locations of
suspected enemy IEDs and snipers. LW/GSE also helps prevent
fratricide by providing locations of mounted forces and
dismounted Soldiers.
147. PROJECTS OVERVIEW
USA PEO / SWAR
– Product Director Soldier Systems Integration (PD SSI) provides
cross-product Soldier hardware systems integration support to enable
the PEO at the enterprise level to visualize, understand, and deliberately
evolve the Soldier system into a mission-tailorable set of capability
modules that function as a seamless, integrated suite and to
memorialize the results of a deliberate, collaborative Systems
Engineering process. Product Director SSI oversees the Tactical
Communication and Protective System (TCAPS) program, the Soldier
Power program, and administers the Soldier Enhancement Program
(SEP) on behalf of PEO Soldier. "The mission of SEP is to identify and
evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), government-off-the-shelf
(GOTS), non-developmental items (NDI) individual weapons, munitions,
optics, combat clothing, individual equipment, water supply, shelters,
communication and navigational aids which can be adopted and
provided to Soldiers."
148. WPSM
Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor
Subsystem (WPSM)
WPSM is the part of Future Force Warrior supervising by PEO and
NATO R&T Organization. WPSM is the only competitor of the SEDA
project on the global FS military market. Let us overview it in details.
Both SEDA and WPSM are on the research stage at the moment.
149. WPSM
The WPSM supposes that dismounted warfighters can benefit from the
medical status and geo-location information that mobile networked sensor
systems can provide. Over the course of a typical mission cycle – consisting
of training, deployment, mission review, and recovery phases – physiological
and geo-location information could be used to:
- Assess baseline physiological characteristics (e.g., aerobic fitness, sleep
history);
- Support mission planning (e.g., predict thermal/work strain and water and
food logistical requirements);
- Provide mission support (e.g., improve “who, where, when” situational
awareness, guide acute and chronic work/rest cycles, and reduce the
likelihood of environmentally related injuries such as heat stroke);
- Facilitate casualty evacuation;
- Improve the quality of after action reviews.
150. WPSM
The family of physiological status monitoring technologies extends
from personal sensors that record and display heart rate, ventilation,
skin temperature, and body position, distance traveled and
sophisticated research devices that store physiological data for
post hoc analysis, to networked systems capable of real-time
collection of digital medical information.
The WPSM approach considers that, physiological status monitoring
– is the collection, interpretation, dissemination and use of
physiological information.
Thereby, WPSM is trying to unite all existent devices and
methodologies in one sensors network.
151. WPSM
WPSM ongoing research consider the following physiological parameters as
the key data to monitor by the medical sensors:
- The sensor of the thermal status assessment. This sensor might
involve monitoring of the heart rate, skin temperature and core
temperature in the hot conditions and core temperature and peripheral
temperature in cold conditions.
- The dehydration sensor for monitoring the fluid intake, urinary output
and tissue hydration.
- The body position sensor.
- The motion sensor.
- The heart rate sensor, ECG.
- The respiration sensor.
- The blood oxygen saturation sensor.
- The psycho-sensor to monitor the psychological state, EEG & EP.
152. WPSM
There are following devices already developed or prototyped that
might be included in future WPSM subsystem:
- Thermal Monitoring
- Core temperature sensors
- Radio pills
- Skin temperature sensors
- Heat sensors
- Hydration monitoring (Human Limits Prediction System)
- Blood oxygen level monitoring
- sleep (Polysonmography and Actigraphy devices)
- Heart Rate & Pulse Pressure monitoring devices / ECG, BRC
- Vital Sign Detection System
- Ballistic Impact Detection System
- BioSuper Visor System
153. WPSM
WPSM Summary.
Three already tested subsystems may be used in future WPSM
system. There are Vital Sign Detection System, Ballistic Impact
Detection System and BioSuperVisor System. All three systems are
still improving at the moment. The WPSM research group had
developed straight vision of future WPSN system by collecting all
critical human parameters with description of their influence on
soldier’s medical psycho-physiological status. The further
implementation of researched parameters into hi-tech measurement
mobile system is expected.
154. SEDA PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
• The proposed system of the innovative Hi-Tech military equipment (SEDA) is
designed to solve a global problem of soldiers’ medical condition monitoring in the
real time on the battlefield during the combat with the goal to save lives and
minimize human losses. The system meets Future Soldier conception
requirements and may be integrated with existent projects.
• Three innovative technologies are jointly used in SEDA system: Hi-Tech uniform
with integrated sets of sensors, undetectable and non-eliminated communication
system between units, artificial intelligence principles of uniform self-learning. All
technologies are based on scientific background and proved by numerous
researches.
155. SEDA PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
• SEDA project is to develop software and hardware and deploy serial production to
produce the innovative Future Soldier uniform and equipment to monitor the
soldier’s medical condition in the combat in real time and remotely transfer the
data with the goal to save his life in case of injury.
• There are approximately 50 Future Soldier programs in the world at the time
available, nevertheless, concentrating on the attack and defense features the
medical functionality of these projects has not yet reached the necessary level.
• SEDA is an equipment that extremely increases the medical features by collecting
medical and environmental data and making mathematical analysis to provide
information about the injury, environment and location.
164. STRATEGIC
GOAL
Historically, success in the military equipment technology marketplace was driven
mainly by product innovation.
The strategy for this project is to create a step-change in medical monitoring of the
soldier by delivering on an aspirational goal of achieving mobile and real time online
monitoring of human medical parameters and environment changes on the
battlefield and provide the Future Soldier market with the new product with
ergonomic design protected from external aggressive factors easy allows a
commanders to examine health parameters of the soldiers and change tactics in real
time if necessary. The SEDA is compatible and will be integrated with most Future
Soldier systems.
This project will help to create and strengthen current strategies on developing
cost-effective solutions tailored on the changing need of their customers.
165. CURRENT STAGE
OF THE PROJECT
• Few prototypes to test some parts of the future system
• Innovative medical pneumatic bandage subsystem was developed and patented.
• Mathematical model developed and proved by the scientists
• Several parts of software and hardware developed
• Technical specification of the SEDA prototype developed
The launch of a ready prototype is expected to be operational by Q2 2017 and
could potentially revolutionize the Future Soldier market being first real time
mobile system compatible with third-party products for remote monitoring of
health parameters of the soldiers.
These objectives will be supported by investment of the project promoter of up to
25% and will be directed to creation of technical solution, software and hardware.
166. SOLUTION
The main goal of the SEDA Decision Making Subsystem is the
medical diagnosis of an injured soldier with a high degree of
probability in the conditions of following limitations:
- critical time deficit
- relatively small number of factors influencing on the diagnosis
- relatively small number of probable actions after the diagnosis
- limited computing capabilities
167. SOLUTION
Taking into account the listed limitations our SOLUTION is to develop the
native SEDA Decision Making Model (DMM). The DMM will input sensors
result data in 4 parallel and independent DMMs with own mathematical
apparatus:
- Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
- Naive Bayesian Classifier (NBC)
- Support Vector Machine (SVM)
- Fuzzy Logic (FL)
The SEDA DMM will use native algorithm to analyze the results received
from 4 parallel and independent DMMs to provide rescue team with most
probable medical diagnosis and recommendations based on a soldier’s
personal health card.
168. SYSTEM
USAGE
The Medical Doctor as User will use his own TCM to manage each
case by following information about each soldier:
- Results of the Medical Triage
- Diagnosis
- Critical Deadline Timer
- Medical Parameters (AP, pulse, respiration rate, loss of blood, etc.)
- Digital Patient Health Card
- Medical Recommendations
- Situational Awareness Data (soldier’s location, possible evacuation
ways, etc.)
169. SYSTEM
USAGE
The Commander as User will use his own TCM to manage each
case by following information about each soldier:
- Soldier Identifier
- Brief Diagnosis & Fighting Capacity
- Status of the fighter
- Situational Awareness Data (soldier’s location, possible evacuation
ways, etc.)
- Soldier’s Objective and Analysis of Current Operation excluding
this soldier in case of death
- Possible solutions and Level of Criticality.
170. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
SEDA WPSM
• Pre-seed stage
• Few prototypes delivered
• Conception and math model developing
and needs further research
• Medical Sensors layer
• Environment Sensors layer
• Grid Sensor layer to detect the
injury event that lead to changes in
human medical state.
• DMM with 4 independent solutions
• Bayesian network of decision making
171. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
SEDA WPSM
• Bayesian Methods of analysis
• Bullet injuries detection
• CEB injuries detection
• Barotraumas detection
• Thermal burns detection
• Chemical burns detection
• Cuts and stubs detection
• Brain disorders by alpha-waves detection
• Sleep detection
172. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
SEDA WPSM
• Medical cardio sensors / mobile ECG
• Heart rate / Pulse rate
• Medical bio-impedance sensors
• Breath activity sensors
• Blood glucose level detection by body liquids
• Core temperature
• Skin temperature
• Physiological parameters and
anatomical characteristics
• Thermal monitoring / heat flux
• Hydration status
173. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
SEDA WPSM
• Oxygen saturation
• Vital signs integral system
• Remote triage decision system
• Active first-aid integrated systems
• Protected data transmitting system Unknown
• Authorization by biological parameters Unknown
• Relevant software
• Various access profiles
• Compatibility with third parties FS systems
• 3D image of the injury
• Self-learning system
174. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
SEDA WPSM
• Training mode Unknown
• Self-tracking and computer model restoring
• 3D global positioning + inside the buildings
• Hierarchical architecture
• Compatibility with UAVs and vehicles
• 24+ hours battery
• Wireless interfaces
• Modular
• Civil usage evolution possible ?Probably?
• Single IPR holder
175. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
Let us describe differences in details
1. Environment Sensors layer
SEDA WPSM
In general, the WPSM architecture solution is following:
176. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
The solution described above concentrates on the medical sensors. It
means that the sensors provide information about changes in soldier’s
medical condition after the injury case was happen. Actually, the injury
lead to changes in the medical condition. But there is no any processing
between the injury case itself and medical data changes. SEDA starts
processing as soon as injury case happen and before the medical
condition of the soldier changes by additional Environment Sensors layer
that detects the injury physical impact, define the type of injury and
localize it on the military uniform. This additional data used to identify
medical condition with better accuracy in the SEDA system.
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MATCHING
2. Grid Sensor layer
SEDA WPSM
The Grid Sensor layer is the most important sensor of the Environment
Sensor layer that localize the injury impact on the military uniform.
3. Decision making.
DMM with 4 independent solutions SEDA WPSM
Bayesian network of decision making SEDA WPSM
Actually, we’re sure that our approach is better as using 4 methods of
calculating the probability of the diagnosis more accurate.
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MATCHING
3. Bullet injuries detection SEDA WPSM
4. CEB injuries detection SEDA WPSM
5. Barotraumas detection SEDA WPSM
6. Thermal burns detection SEDA WPSM
7. Chemical burns detection SEDA WPSM
8. Cuts and stubs detection SEDA WPSM
All listed features are possible in the SEDA because of the additional
Environment Sensors layer, described above. All features are the
elements of the Environment Sensors layer and built in Sensor Grid.
179. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
9. Brain disorders by alpha-waves detection SEDA WPSM
In the SEDA the technology similar to EEG will be integrated to the
helmet with the goal of brain disorders detection. We need further
researches in the terms of the SEDA project to register data on the
moving soldier. The EEG sensor is discussing in the WPSM but we
don’t see any defined brain disorders as functional requirements of the
future WPSM system.
10. Blood glucose level detection SEDA WPSM
There are two types of blood glucose level changes of diabetics – the
hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Both types of glycemia are out of
problem.
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MATCHING
11. Active first-aid integrated systems SEDA WPSM
There are two active first-aid integrated subsystems in the SEDA
uniform. Among them are non-invasive injector for injecting the
medicine according to the doctor’s recommendation and already
patented pneumatic medical tourniquet. The injector may be
developed in the frame of bracelet as on the image below. The
injector is the topic of further researches and doctor’s
recommendation needed.
181. SEDA & WPSM
MATCHING
The four tourniquets placed on the limbs are the 100% automated
subsystems of the uniform which will be used in the cases of blood
loss incidents.