OpportunityTitle: Carderock BAA
Description: &#8722; Digital Ecosystems:&#8226; High speed, intelligent, data-driven decision making for complex operations&#8226; Data discovery, information and knowledge management&#8226; Rapid adaptable policy and enforcement for digital environments &#8722; Hydrodynamics:&#8226; Computational hydrodynamic tools&#8226; Seakeeping and loads in extreme seas&#8226; Maneuvering and control&#8226; Maneuvering in waves&#8226; Cavitation&#8226; Hull-propulsor interaction&#8226; Hydrodynamic modeling of operations: in an ice slurry; multi-body interactions; propulsor hull system optimization; appendage characterization and scaling; near-surface and near-shore maneuvering and control modeling development &#8722; Naval Platform Integrity:&#8226; Naval metals and alloys; polymers and rubbers; structural composites; corrosion resistant materials; and/or high-temperature ceramics&#8226; Additive Manufacturing and the relationship between processing, microstructure and materials properties, including M&amp;S&#8226; Structural assessment and monitoring&#8226; Shock and Vulnerability&#8226; Non-destructive testing and/or inspection&#8226; Ship environmental treatment systems, management, and safety&#8226; Bio-fouling and bio-fouling hydrodynamic effects&#8226; Battery development and safety&#8226; Alternative energy and power sources &#8722; Ship. Boat, and Submarine Design:&#8226; Ship/Boat/Submarine design tools&#8226; Ship/Boat/Submarine design processes and methods&#8226; Design evaluation/assessment capabilities&#8226; New and non-traditional platforms&#8226; Novel ship/boat/submarine designs and missions &#8722; Signature Management: &#8226; Underwater and topside signatures&#8226; Mobile sensors &#8722; Unmanned Systems:&#8226; Low cost perception and situational awareness systems&#8226; Autonomy and AI/ML decision making and computations&#8226; Swarming capabilities &#8722; Other technology areas will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Work Email
GrantorContactText: Egbert  Goodman &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 301 221-6867