peo stri top ten technology focus areas - nstxl

Jeremy T. Lanman, Ph.DChief Technology Officer / Chief Enterprise ArchitectPEO STRI Engineering Directorate28 JAN 21

PEO STRI Top Ten Technology Focus Areas

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Top 10 Technology Demo Key Focus Areas

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine/Deep Learning• Multi-sensory Simulation & Training• Game Engine (Platform/Infrastructure) Development and Deployment• Terrain/Environment Modeling and Rendering• Integrated Internet of Things (IoT) at Point of Need (PoN)• Cybersecurity / Cross Domain Solutions• Embedded Training• Human Performance & Training Effectiveness• Cyber (i.e. Persistent Cyber Training Environment)• Medical Simulation

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine/Deep Learning

• Decision modeling and analysis• Automation (eg. Automated/Adaptive scenario generation, autonomous

simulated forces/agents, autonomous robots/vehicles, cyber events, flight models, etc.)

• Cybersecurity/information security• AAR analysis and auto-generated feedback• Data analytics, data heuristics• Clustering, prediction analysis, anomaly detection, patterns, forecasting, data

mining, neural networks, cognitive synthesis, block chain data/record management


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Game Engine Development & Deployment

• Commercial game engine architectures (game engine platform development, deployment, stability, scalability and system optimization across distributed networks, multiple platforms and cloud infrastructure

• Integration of simulation/game engine platforms with high fidelity terrain models, data, and applications and various formats

• State of the art physics-based behaviors and effects modeling, flight models, data models, 3D model animations and intelligent tutoring.

• Deployment / distributed computing models (hardware, software and networks)

• Hardware optimization• Data collection and management / analytics• Interoperability (with COTS, terrains, networks, appended sensors and

devices, etc.)• Simulation and automated exercise management


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Multi-sensory Simulation and Training

• Increased Realism in training battlespace (live, virtual and constructive seamless exercise integration)

• Augmented/Mixed reality (realistic, accurate, real time PNT/GPS of live actors)

• Haptics and other sensory cues (sights, sounds, smells, etc.)• HUD/HMD (e.g. IVAS)• Visualization• Instrumentation/Sensors/Devices (size, weight, power, etc. considerations)• Voice and comms integration• Multi-spectral live fire target silhouettes (2D/3D realism, radar reflectivity,

etc.)• Data collection, storage and presentation for training assessment


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Terrain Environment Modeling & Rendering

• High Fidelity terrain (3D rendering) – especially with live integration• Terrain collection, processing, storage, distribution and application• Operational environment modeling• PMESII-PT• Integration with HMD/HUD• Seamless synchronization with live training (augmented reality)


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Integrated IoT at PoN

• Hardware and software optimization across networks (wired and wireless)• 4G/5G cellular/commercial networks• Mesh topology• Weapons orientation• Data collection, analytics• Cloud Computing• Edge Devices (hardware/software)• Cross Domain Solutions


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Cybersecurity & Cross Domain Solutions

• Automated processes / near real-time deployment of capabilities• Integrated networks (tactical/simulation, etc.)• Mission Command integration• Cloud computing / Cloud-based CDS • Processing data and applications across classification/domains• Integration with multi-national partners


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Human Performance & Training Effectiveness

• Intelligent Tutoring • Advanced/Automated Learning Management Systems• Training Effectiveness• Training Fidelity/Realism• User Experience (UX) design and development• Virtual Human• Adaptive Training• Competency (Fires, Intel, Aviation, Cyber, Maneuver, etc.) Modeling• CBRNE Training• Data analytics


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Embedded Training

• Simulation and Training capability embedded into operational/tactical weapons platforms (hardware, software, data, networks, etc.)

• Sensor fusion technology and integration• Systems modeling, architectures, interfaces and standards integration (e.g.;

PEO GCS VICTORY)• Capability deployment models/strategies• Cybersecurity and CDS


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Cyber Training

• Network traffic generation• Individual and collective performance assessment• Cyber user and threat emulation• Automated cyber training environment deployment • Data analytics• Social media/info operations replication


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Medical Simulation

• Common architecture framework, standards• Reconfigurable Manikins• Training Expert-assisted Remote Care• Morphing Moulage/Dynamic Wounds• Enhanced Physiology Engines• Constructive Logistics Models• Tissue Characterization• Operational Environment Modeling (anatomy/physiology)


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