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DARPA: Funding Advanced Research for the Department of Defense

Dr. Ronald J. BrachmanDirectorInformation Processing Technology Office

24 February 2004

A Primer on How Things Work

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Outline

DARPA BackgroundCurrent OverviewThe New Initiative ProcessDoing Business with DARPADARPATech and the Grand Challenge

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DARPA’s Mission

DARPA’s mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national

security by sponsoring revolutionary, high-payoff research that bridges the gap between fundamental discoveries

and their military use.

DARPA was created in 1957 in response to the launch of Sputnik

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4Taurus Launch

Vehicle

Global Hawk

MALD

Predator

MEMS

TMR

Uncooled IR

BAT

JSF

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UCAV

20002000

Vela HotelSaturn

M-16 Rifle

GroundSurveillance Radar

JSTARS

ATACMS

19601960

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Arpanet

Stealth Fighter

Sea Shadow

19801980

GPS

DARPA Accomplishments

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Fundamental Research, Discovery, System Concept Invention

DARPA’s Role in Science and Technology

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DARPA’s Role in Science and Technology

6.1 Research

6.2 Exploratory

Development

6.3A Technology

Demonstration

Types of R&DFunding

(Illustrative)

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Research Funding Philosophy

DARPA research projects investigate innovative approaches and techniques that lead to or enable revolutionary advances in the state-of-the-art. Research that primarily results in evolutionary improvement to the existing state of practice or focuses on a specific system or solution is specifically excluded.Think: “Change the game” and “Disruptive” technology improvement

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Director, Tony TetherDeputy Director, Bob Leheny

Defense SciencesSteven Wax Brett Girior

Bio Warfare Defense TechnologiesBiologyMaterials & DevicesMathematics

Information Processing Technology

Ron BrachmanBarbara Yoon

Cognitive SystemsRepresentation &

Reasoning LearningPerceptionNatural CommunicationHigh-Productivity

Computing

MicrosystemsTechnologyZach Lemnios John Zolper

ElectronicsOptoelectronicsMEMSCombined

Microsystems

Tactical TechnologyArt Morrish

Gary GrahamAir/Space/Land PlatformsUnmanned SystemsSpace OperationsLaser SystemsFuture Combat SystemsPlanning / Logistics

Special ProjectsAmy AlvingJoe Guerci

Chem/Bio Def SystemsCounter Underground FacilitiesSpace Sensors/StructuresNavigation/Sensors/ Signal Processing

Information ExploitationTed Bially

Stephen Welby/Robert Tenney

Sensors

Exploitation Systems

Command & Control

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Advanced TechnologyDave HoneyLarry Stotts

Assured C3ISRMaritimeEarly Entry/Special Forces

DARPA Organization

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DARPA’s Strategic Thrusts

Detection, Precision ID, Tracking, and Destruction of Elusive Surface Targets

Characterization of Underground Structures

Robust, Secure Self-Forming Tactical Networks

Networked Manned & Unmanned Systems

Cognitive Systems

Assured Use of Space

Bio Revolution

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IndustryGovernmentUniversities

Program Manager

Initial StudyInitial Study

Contract BAA Define “Go / No Go” CriteriaPermission to Issue BAA

Phase IPhase ISelect Performers

Phase IIPhase IIProgram Reviews“Go / No Go” Evaluations

Phase IIIPhase III

Office Director

New Initiative Process

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Program BasicsLed by a DARPA Program ManagerProgram Manager writes a BAA solicitation

Technical objectives and evaluation criteriaTypically 1.5 – 3 year work plan with milestones and metrics (including Go/No-go criteria)Instructions for submitting abstracts/proposalsAnnounced at www.fedbizopps.gov, details at www.darpa.mil/baa

BAA is open for a set period of timeInformation provided to ALL; no individual guidanceFunding is not decided until proposals have been selected; funding can be changed at annual reviewsPrograms are administered by a Contracting AgentStrict rules govern proposal review and selection

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Heilmeier’s criteria(used informally)

What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.

How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?

What's new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?

Who cares? If you're successful, what difference will it make?

What are the risks and the payoffs?

How much will it cost? How long will it take?

What are the midterm and final "exams" to check for success?

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Learning More

www.darpa.milAttend workshops and conferencesLook for Industry BriefingsTalk with Program Managers

New ideas, clearly focused on the problem, with military relevance = a good start!

Attend DARPATech (March 9-11, 2004)

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March 9-11, 2004

Bridging the Gap

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$1 million cash prize

13 March 2004

Winner takes all

The best autonomous

robotic vehicles America can

build

200+ miles of some of the

toughest terrain in the world

Grand ChallengeGrand Challenge

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Conclusion

• DARPA is always interested in good ideas

• Talk to DARPA Program Managers

• Join DARPA as a Program Manager