FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard

Arctic Shield 2014 Technology Demonstrations
Mission Need: Expanded operational and resource capabilities assessments in the Arctic.
Project Objectives:
• Based on the evaluations of the technology types employed for Arctic
Operations Support 2013, refine capabilities improvements to execution of
Coast Guard missions in the Arctic.
• Continue to nurture joint efforts and interagency cooperation between
government sectors and civilian entities on the North Slope and abroad.
• Integrate and assess potential of new technologies in enhancing Coast
Guard Arctic operations.
• Facilitate and provide support to other Arctic projects in accomplishing
their testing objectives.
Key Milestone / Deliverable Schedule:
Project Start……………………………………..………….............. Oct 13
Preliminary Test Plans for Technology Demonstration and
Operational Testing Finalized……………………..……………. Apr 14
Site Visit to D17 and North Slope to Liaise and Survey
Shoreside Test Locations……...………………………………….
May14
Load Equipment on CGC HEALY/Install Gear on North Slope… May 14
Conduct Demonstration and Testing.………………………….… Jul 14
Arctic Shield 2014 Operational Evaluation and Logistics
Summary Report……………………………………………….. Oct 14
Arctic Shield 2014 Technology Demonstration Video……..….. Oct 14
Project End…………………………………………………………. Dec 14
Sponsor:
Stakeholder(s):
Project #: Tier: RDC POC: CG-926 Domain Lead:
6210 1
Mr. Scot Tripp LCDR Anthony Erickson
(860) 271-2680 (202) 475-3748
Expected Benefit:
Improve operational performance/efficiency/mission
execution/resiliency
Notes:
CG-926
D17, PAC-7
Project will leverage other organizations with Arctic interests/efforts
to the maximum extent possible.
Follow on to 2012/2013 efforts.
Indicates RDC product.
UNCLAS/USCG Research & Development Center 11/6/2013
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