Past event: Unmanned Maritime Systems 2016 Conference

Reliability, Economy, Endurance: Requirements for Next-Generation Unmanned Surface and Undersea Systems

Today's geopolitical environment poses a number of unique security challenges in the maritime domain. A strategic shift in U.S. national security priorities to the Asia-Pacific presents new operational considerations: potential adversary capabilities may require additional unmanned maritime systems to assure access to areas where freedom to operate is contested.

Additionally, advances in power, robotics, computing, sensors, and navigation technologies drives increased DoD demand for unmanned systems that can provide increased autonomy, persistent resilience, and functionality with decreased risk and expense, showing their inherent value across multiple applications, including otherwise dull, dirty, or dangerous missions.


What are the Benefits of Attending?

  • Hear from key thought leaders in Unmanned Maritime Systems, including the latest requirements for Surface and Undersea systems.
  • Gain invaluable access to military stakeholders as they develop and refine requirements surrounding unmanned maritime vehicle programs including updates and shortfalls in existing systems
  • Receive a holistic perspective on next-generation technology by attending workshop day.
  • Identify the requirements surrounding the Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV) and Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MDUSV)
  • Understand UMS technology gaps, training challenges, lessons learned, and future needs.


Topics we'll cover in the main conference include:

  • Protecting Critical Technology and Program Information
  • Forming Consolidated Plug-and-Play Standard Performance and Applications Architecture
  • Increasing System, Sensor, and Analytical Autonomy to Reduce Supporting Manpower
  • Advantages to Augmenting Manned Systems with Unmanned Systems in the Maritime Domain (MUM-T)


Now Factor:


The scope of unmanned maritime technologies across multiple naval applications has grown in the last several. The systems currently fielded to fulfill today's operational demands need increased integration with existing systems toachieve greater efficiency and affordability. Additionally, while downward economic forces continue to constrain DOD budgets, achieving affordable and cost-effective technical solutions is moreimportant than ever. Building open-architecture while leveraging commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology allows for increased economy, interoperability and adaptability can improve existing systems by bringing:

Greater automation Improved performance (SWaP) Interoperability and modularity Survivability in contested environments (resilient communications) Integration with manned systems (Manned-Unmanned System Teaming) Reduced manpower requirements to operate and support unmanned systems

Meet the Speakers

  • Mr. Frank Kelly, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
  • RDML Timothy Gallaudet, Commander, U.S. Navy
  • Brian Howes (SES), Deputy Director, Undersea Warfare, OPNAV N97
  • Admiral John Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Capability, U.S. Coast Guard
  • RDML Shepard Smith, Director of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, NOAA
  • Commodore David Burton, Director of Strategy, CMRE
  • Captain John Gearhart, Assistant Chief of Naval Research, U.S. Navy
  • Captain William Guarini, Program Manager, PMS 403 (pending approval)
  • Cara LaPointe, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Navy for Unmanned Systems, U.S. Navy
  • Mr. Stephen Olson, Unmanned Systems Autonomy Lead, U.S Navy
  • T TBD TBD, TBD, Boeing

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Focus Day - October 17, 2016
  • Workshop A: Support Oceanographic Applications with Maritime Robotics
  • Workshop B: Coast Guard UMS Programs and Interoperability with Pentagon Platforms
  • Workshop C: Update on UMS Technology Developments
Conference Day One - October 18, 2016
  • Including: Morning and Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon
Conference Day Two - October 19, 2016
  • Including: Morning and Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

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Venue

Sheraton Pentagon City
900 S Orme St, Arlington, Virginia
22204, United States
Website:  http://www.sheratonpentagoncity.com
Phone: (703) 521-1900

Accommodation
Discover something new at the recently renovated Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. From new carpeting and totally updated guest rooms to an all-new lobby— the Sheraton Pentagon City is evolving with your comfort in mind. Stay connected with the lobby’s new “connection destination,” the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, offering a secure and fun area to work or just hang out. Or, retreat to our chic and all-new guest rooms, newly outfitted with the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed and flat screen TV.

With the Reagan National Airport, Metro Rail Station, downtown Washington D.C., and the Pentagon all just minutes away, the heart of the nation is at your fingertips. Through arranging discounted overnight accommodations, transportation, receptions and other services, the trained team of professionals can help remove some of the stress surrounding the planning of a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Please contact us for details.

The enclosed, heated rooftop swimming pool is a great place to relax with loved ones. After a full day of traveling, sightseeing, or working, recharge at the fitness center, open all day and night.

Make time for good food and great conversation at the Potomac Restaurant and savor prime steak, fresh seafood, and exotic desserts with the people who matter. End your evening by gathering at the Potomac Lounge.

When it’s time to call it a night, retreat to one of the recently renovated 409 guest rooms and suites. Sleep is a pleasure between the crisp sheets of the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Stay connected with two dual-line telephones and wireless High Speed Internet Access in each room.

The special room rate of $231 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call (703) 521-1900 and give the group name Unmanned Maritime Systems no later than September 30, 2016.  In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.
Event details
Organizer : IQUS
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15444