Modeling and Simulations of Active Protection Systems for Combat Vehicles
About the Research
The Applied Physics Branch of the US Army Research Laboratory is seeking applicants to conduct research in the area of Active Protection Systems (APS) for combat vehicles. The research will focus on an end-to-end APS scenario, which includes threat launch, detection, tracking, filtering, fire controls, countermeasure launch, detonation, and engagement. Research attributes often exhibit random characteristics, such as probability of detection, measurement noises, threat trajectories, aim point dispersion, fuze activation timing, etc.
Research in the first category may be chosen from one of the areas: (1) APS model verification, validation and uncertainty quantification; (2) Artificial intelligence based cooperative protection network for maximum survivability and minimum collateral damages. Applicants for the research category should possess a Ph.D. in applied math, computer science, physics, engineering or a related discipline.
Research in the second category may be chosen from one of the areas: (1) Sensor modeling; (2) Countermeasure modeling; and (3) Database management. Applicants for the research category should possess strong C++ programming skills and/or knowledge in database design, and should be undergraduate juniors or above in engineering, computer science, physics or a related discipline.
About WMRD
The Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) aims to enhance the lethality and survivability of weapons systems and meet the soldier's technology needs for advanced weaponry and protection. Research is conducted in various fields including energetic materials dynamics, propulsion/flight physics, projectile warhead mechanics, terminal effects phenomena, armor/survivability technologies, environmental chemistry, and advanced materials for armor, armament, missiles, ground vehicles, helicopters, and individual soldier applications.
About ARL-RAP
The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) aims to increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas relevant to the Army. This program supports scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.
A Complete Application
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Three References Forms (an email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect after completing the online application)
Transcripts (a transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application; student/unofficial copy is acceptable)
Selection Process
If selected by an advisor, the participant will be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel:
The research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL (see Research Areas)
The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
Explain the direction you plan to pursue
Include expected period for completing the study
Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal
Contact Information
Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org
Eligibility
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Academic Level(s): Any academic level
Discipline(s): Relevant to the research areas
Age: Must be 18 years of age