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Tech Briefs
The microsensor program has proven to be successful,
becoming an officially recognized program in September
2023, creating an opportunity for the Center and other joint
partners to implement microsensors into various project
areas. " The solutions do not lie in a single sensor or single
type of sensor, " said Dr. Patricia McDaniel, the Army's Senior
Research Scientist (ST) for Chemistry at DEVCOM CBC.
Instead, the microsensors, which are essentially a 'system
within a system,' will allow for greater continuity amongst
The Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System has been demonstrated at
several exercises, including the recent Maneuver Support Protection Integration
Experiments (MSPIX) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in May 2024. It was also
demonstrated at the Chemical Biological Operational Analysis event held at
Camp Dawson, West Virginia in August 2023, which is shown in this image.
(Image: the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center)
changes. David Glynn, DEVCOM CBC Liaison Officer to the
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri, says, " We must be able to fight and win in different
situations, considering the environment, rules, conditions,
sizes, formations and places. " As DEVCOM CBC continues to
develop these advanced systems, it is critical to meet these needs.
The Center is supporting this effort by integrating its current
capabilities throughout its project portfolio to support the U.S.
Army in its vision to develop the fighting force of the future
and applying it to other organizations as well. " We are having
collaborative discussions to identify where a demand lies, " said
Glynn. " We're taking components from one military branch
and integrating them into other branches so we can bring
these solutions into the realm of possible. "
Collaborations among partners and the Center's sister organizations
have also been beneficial in creating and refining systems.
" We develop various partnerships in the industry including
academia, businesses, and other government entities to
help facilitate solutions, " Glynn continued. " Communication
is the most critical component of any development capabilities. "
Continued collaboration will allow the Center with greater
capability to accelerate technology advancements and support
and defend the warfighter.
Seeing the Battlefield Through Microsensors
In a proof-of-concept study, scientists at DEVCOM CBC have
been working to miniaturize sensors so information can be provided
to Soldiers and equipment on a universal interface. These
microsensors would allow users to select and customize capabilities
for each unique mission. Project researchers envision stealth
microsensors that can be used for deployment which are also
cost-effective enough to discard after use. This new development
has been applied to various prototypes, with the most recent
deployment of the microsensor application taking place at Rio
Robotico in April 2024. The demonstration used a robotic dog to
deploy the CBRN microsensors and establish mesh network
communications.
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Army functions.
" The microsensors will help us develop a deeper understanding
of our environment and various detection capabilities, "
McDaniel said. " We will be able to utilize a variety of sensor
modalities to query an area and determine if there is a threat
without having to place our warfighters in harm's way. " The
addition of this program opens new avenues for functions of
military assets by enhancing and exploring new use cases for
current capabilities. It also aids in the development of other
autonomous technologies that are being harnessed throughout
various projects at the Center. "
This article was written by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities
DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center Public Affairs team.
For more information, contact Richard Arndt, usarmy.apg.
devcom-cbc.mbx.communications-office@army.mil.
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