Army research : Power & Energy

Power Components for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Pulse Power
Provide compact, high density power component technologies for Future and Current Force Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion, Pulse Power (survivability/lethality), and related applications. Investigate and mature technologies to provide high-temperature, high-frequency power converters and generators; high-power batteries operating over a large temperature range; high-temperature, high energy density fast/medium current rise time storage capacitors; and Micro-Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for improved efficiency and reliability (miniature portable generators, miniature engines, and fuel cells).

Power Sources for Soldier Power and Auxiliary Power
Provide materials, technology, subcomponents, and components for soldier power, smart munitions, and Future/Current Force vehicles. Explore high energy electrode materials and high stability electrolytes. Develop primary batteries, alternate chemistries, and battery designs for smart munitions and materials/technology for strategic fuel (JP-8) reformation, fuel cells, and high density fast-rise capacitors.

Directed Energy (DE)
Develop advanced DE technology for lethal and non-lethal applications to enhance survivability and lethality. Investigate radio frequency (RF) energy effects on electro-optic/infrared sensors. Develop and exploit effects data for target sets of interest. Provide RF Energy Assessment Model (DREAM) results to customers and support Department of Defense (DoD) Vehicle Stopper initiatives.

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