Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium
2018 Technical Session Papers

Modeling & Simulation, Testing and Validation (MSTV)

Autonomy Modeling and Validation in a Highly Uncertain Environment
Co-Simulation of MBD Models with DEM Code to Predict Mobility on Soft Soil
Evaluating Mobility Performance of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Framework of Reliability-Based Stochastic Mobility Map for Next Generation NATO Reference Mobility Model
Getting Ahead of the Game: Quantifying the Value of Laboratory Testing Prior to Full-Up System Level
High Performance Computing Framework for Co-Simulation of Vehicle-Terrain Interaction
Human Workload Modeling for Autonomous Ground Vehicles
Modernizing Military Ground Vehicle Reliability Testing
Practical Features Extracted from Full Surface Terrain Scans
Quantum Annealing for Mobility Studies: Go/No-Go Maps Via Quantum-Assisted Machine Learning
RAMSIS – Digital Human Modeling for Optimized Safety and Survivability of the Warfighter
Scaled Testbeds for Automated Robotic Systems
The Influence of Ground Combat Vehicle Weight on Automotive Performance, Terrain Traversability, Combat Effectiveness, and Operational Energy
Tracked and Wheeled Vehicle Benchmark – A Demonstration of Simulation Maturity for Next Generation NATO Reference Mobility Model
Use of Crew Augmentation Techniques to Reduce Combat Crew Size

Power and Mobility (P&M)

3D Printed Piston for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
A Chemistry-Agnostic Battery Management and Control System for the Parallel Intermixing of Lithium-Ion 6T Battery Packs
A Demonstration of Noise and Vibration Reduction Techniques for Zero Rare-Earth Magnet Integrated Starter-Generators Used in Military Vehicle Applications
Automated Optimization of Physics-Based Sensor Models for Embedded Control Systems
Compact, Lightweight, High Efficiency Rotary Engine for Generator, APU, and Range-Extended Electric Vehicles
Composite Rubber Track Trial Results for Warrior IFV
Design for Dual Purpose Liquid Level Sensor (Patent Pending)
Development of an Efficient, Leak Proof Plenum Seal for the M1 Abrams Engine Inlet
Development of a Laboratory Based Test Methodology to Identify Axle Lubricants with Limited Slip Capability
Development of a Non-Catalytic JP-8 Reformer
Improving Military Ground Vehicle Fuel Efficiency through the Identification of More Fuel Efficient Gear Oils (FEGOs) – Development of a Stationary Axle Efficiency Test Stand and Test Procedure
Rapid Production of Hydrogen-Rich Syngas Using a Non-Thermal Plasma Fuel Reformer
Saft’s Xcelion 6T® 28V Lithium Ion Batteries
Stryker Vehicle Advanced Propulsion with Onboard Power
Variable Displacement Oil Pump Improves Tracked Vehicle Transmission Efficiency

Systems Engineering (SE)

Design for Supportability as a Means of Reducing Technology Transition Risk
Digital Engineering Model Maturity
Driving Systems Engineering Transformation
Effective Modeling and Simulation of Increased Complexity in Combat System Design
Expedient Prototyping Modeling and Design for Military Vehicles with Evolving Requirements & Developing Interface Control Documents with Specifications for Competing Military Hardware
Implementing Augmented Intelligence in Systems Engineering
Implementing Risk Management in Your Organization: What to Consider
Mission Engineering and Prototype Warfare: Operationalizing Technology Faster to Stay Ahead of the Threat
Innovative Technology for Data-Centric, Capability Focused Approach to Facilitate the Architecture, Modeling, and Interoperability of Challenging System-of Systems, (SoS)
Optimizing Base Camp Resource Efficiency Through Systems Engineering
Set-Based Design and Optimization … Can They Live Together and Make Better Trade Space Decisions?
Smart Model Based Systems Engineering
Simplified Approach on Developing Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Strategy
The NeMO Orbiter: A Demonstration Hypermodel

Materials & Advanced Manufacturing (M&AM)

Adaptive Graphite Coatings Improve Fit and Function of Pistons, Turbos and Other Precision Devices
Additive Manufacturing Repair Methods for Metallic Components
Corrosion Surveys of Army Ground Assets to Identify Leading Issues and Opportunities for Corrosion Prevention
Development of a Scalable Thermomechanical Process (TMP) for Thick Bainitic Armor Steel
Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding of a Solid Solution-Strain Hardened Aluminum 5083 Alloy and Precipitation Strengthened Aluminum 2139 and Aluminum 7085
Evaluation of Candidate Methods for Welding Steel to Other Structural Lightweight Metals
Flash® Bainite: Room Temperature Weldable Ultra Hard 600, High Hard 500, and Advanced High Strength Steel for A-Cab
Forming and Welding Innovations for Armor Steels
High MN, High AL Streels for Thick Plate Armor Applications
Investigation of Hot Cracking Phenomena in Light-Weight Armor Steel Based on the FeMnAI-C Alloy System
Microstructural Analysis and Creep Behavior of 25MM Thick Friction Stir Welded AA2139-T8
Modeling of Shear Thickening Fluids for Analysis of Energy Absorption Under Impulse Loading
Structural Adhesive with Combined High Strength and Ductility for Multimaterial Joining and Galvanic Isolation
Thermographic Detection of Near and Far-Side Corrosion
Use of Corrosion Product for Digital Image Correlation Measurements

Autonomous Ground Systems (AGS)

Advanced Performance Computing Power for Large Data Set Processing
Cross Correlating Ground-Level Panoramas with Satellite Imagery for GPS-Denied Localization of Autonomous Ground Vehicles
Demonstration of a Common World Model
Developing Autonomous Street-Legal Vehicles: Analysis of 2017 Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) Self-Drive/Auto-NAV Competition Vehicle Design and Implementation
Human Centered Teaming of Autonomous Battlefield Robotics
Improved Relative Positioning for Path Following in Autonomous Convoys
ROS-Military: Progress and Promise
Systems Architecture for Semantic Information-Sharing in Unmanned Convoys
The Influence of Risk on Drive Trust in Autonomous Driving Systems
Autonomous Gorund Resupply Autonomy Kit

Vehicle Electronics and Architecture (VEA) & Ground Systems Cyber Engineering (GSCE)

A Two-Stage Deep Learning Approach for CAN Intrusion Detection
Authentication and Authorization Using the Victory Access Control Software
Defense Cyber Architecture for Vehicles & System-of-Systems
Demonstration of a 7f kW Silicon-Carbide Based Generator Controller for Power Defense Applications
Enabling Implementation and Deployment Utilizing Victory Tools
Ensuring Victory Compliance
Impacts of Navigation and Sensor Accuracies on Combat Vehicles
Microtoken Exchange (MTE) for Securing Digital Data from Cyber Warfare Attacks
Secure Wireless Architecture for Ground Vehicles
The Next Generation Combat Vehicle Electrical Power Architecture (NGCVEPA): An Overview
The UK’s Approach to Vehicle Systems Integration and Model Based Standardization
U.S. Army, BAE Systems P&S, and GE Aviation Jointly Execute an M109A7 Vehicle Level Demonstration of a GE Silicon Carbide Convertor
Spoofing Attack on Clock Based Intrusion Detection System in Controller Area Networks

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