NSWC PCD enhances U.S. Navy autonomous solutions through real-time innovation
PANAMA CITY, Fla. –
To remain the strongest and most lethal force in the world, the U.S. Navy must maintain superiority in a complex and rapidly evolving world. One way this is accomplished is by incorporating subject matter experts in data integration and real-time analysis to generate, capture, and use data to fight and win, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has such a team.
For more than 10 years, Jonathan King, NSWC PCD project and technical execution lead, and Dr. Denton Woods, a NSWC PCD scientist, have been dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world warfighter capabilities.
“The best part of working at NSWC PCD is the opportunity it provides to assist in transitioning new technologies into the fleet and making a real, positive impact in enhancing [the warfighter’s] safety,” said King.
Their contributions directly bolster Naval Sea Systems Command's enterprise strategy to empower the fleet through data integration and real-time analysis. A key focus has been generating and capturing sonar data, recognizing its vital role in developing artificial intelligence/machine learning and statistical models for actionable knowledge. They ensure comprehensive data recording during demonstrations and testing, providing valuable resources for research and development efforts. Addressing the limitations of data collection, they are developing the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) Digital Twin Initiative.