| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2013.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N132-136 |
| Topic Title: |
Mine Drift Prediction Tactical Decision Aid (TDA) - MP 65-13 |
| Proposal No.: |
N132-136-0406 |
| Firm: |
Metron, Inc.
1818 Library Street
Suite 600
Reston, Virginia 20190-6242 |
| Contact: |
Lawrence Stone |
| Phone: |
(703) 326-2840 |
| Web Site: |
www.metsci.com |
| Abstract: |
The goal of the proposed work is to use real-time environmental observations, wind and ocean current models, and other sources of information to predict the drift of mines. The predicted trajectories of the mines will be used as inputs to modules that will be developed to recommend (1) search plans to search for or neutralize mines and (2) ship paths that minimize risk. |
| Benefits: |
This work will adapt the technology developed for US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS) to produce mine drift predictions and operationally feasible search plans to maximize probability of detecting mines.
It will also adapt work done for the Navy's Advanced Processing Build program to develop an optimal path planning algorithm that recommends paths that minimize risk (of engaging a mine) while satisfying an objective such as transiting an area. The recommended paths take the speed and maneuver constraints of the ship into account as well as uncertain locations and possible motion of the hazards (mines). |