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Unclassified Combat Diver Navigation Module Undersea Defence Technology 2018 Military Diver Capabilities 27 June 2018 SEC, Glasgow Mini Nambiar Project Manager JFD United Kingdom DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release;


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Combat Diver Navigation Module

Undersea Defence Technology 2018 Military Diver Capabilities 27 June 2018 SEC, Glasgow Mini Nambiar – Project Manager JFD – United Kingdom

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

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Joint International Development Program

  • United States and United Kingdom -

Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office Defence Science Technology Laboratory Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

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Combat Diver Underwater Navigation

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Tactical (TAC) Navigation Boards

  • Analog Compass
  • Depth Gauge
  • Chronometer
  • Auxiliary Lighting
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…this is the real world

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  • Compass Heading (degrees)
  • NAVLOK feature
  • Green LEDs for navigation cues
  • Depth (ft or m)
  • Time (min:sec) - Start/Stop/Rest
  • Battery Status (icon)
  • Battery Life (~1.5 hours)

Combat Diver Navigation Mask

First Prototype

High resolution micro-display (AMOLED)

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Underwater Navigation Exercises First Prototype

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  • No LEDs
  • Low volume mask
  • Operational Battery Life (> 8 hours)
  • Display should be directly in front of the eye
  • Externally mounted module (flip-down/flip-up)
  • Use low light red characters to preserve night vision
  • Needs to be affordable

User Feedback Combat Diver Navigation Mask

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Combat Diver Navigation Module

Second Prototype

  • Compass Heading (degrees)
  • NAVLOK feature
  • Depth (ft or m)
  • Time (min:sec) - Start/Stop/Rest
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Battery Status (icon)
  • Battery Life (>>8 hours)

Lower resolution micro-display (PMOLED)

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  • Single window mask
  • Rugged (Military Use)
  • Affordable
  • Accelerate this into the fleet !

Underwater Navigation Exercises Second Prototype

User Feedback Combat Diver Navigation Module

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Technology Transition Phase

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Exclusive Patent Licensing Agreement

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Technology Transition Phase

  • Joint development of a final production version CDNM
  • Conduct joint testing (U.S. and U.K.) by combat divers
  • Transition to full production and sales this year
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Questions ?

CONTACT:

Dennis G. Gallagher – Project Manager Naval Surface Warfare Center-Panama City Division Underwater Systems Development & Acquisition (Code E15) Panama City, Florida 32407 USA Office: 850.235.5417 | Email: dennis.g.gallagher@navy.mil Tommy Irving – Sales Manager Defence Products JFD Enterprise Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6TQ UK Office: +44(0)1224 740 145 | Email: t.irving@jfdglobal.com