[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1951-E1953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, consistent with Republican 
transparency standards, the following is a disclosure for each of my 
requested projects in the FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations 
Bill:
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E, Navy.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Photon Gear, Inc., Ontario, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 245 David Parkway, Ontario, NY 14519.
  Description of Request:
  (1) Include $800,000 for Agile Laser Eye Protection.
  The Office of Naval Research in conjunction with the Naval Air 
Systems Command has funded the initial development of a frequency-agile 
laser eye protection unity magnification goggle. This day-only, unity 
magnification goggle, demonstrated in earlier laboratory and field 
testing, is the first ever device capable of providing laser eye 
protection across the visible and near infrared portion of the spectrum 
in daytime situations, thereby eliminating the need for multiple, fixed 
wavelength forms of laser eye protection. Hostile use of lasers against 
U.S. military assets to inflict personnel injury, damage targeting 
sensors, and degrade/deny mission success continues to increase. The 
eyesight of aircrew and electro-optical sensors are susceptible to both 
temporary and permanent damage and are of particular concern to the 
U.S. military. Current laser eye protection targets known, fixed 
wavelength laser threats. These devices require a prior knowledge of 
the potential threat. Due to limited transmittance these devices cannot 
provide protection across the entire visible, near infrared portion of 
the electromagnetic spectrum. An integrated approach to providing 
frequency-agile-laser laser-eye protection with advanced helmet mounted 
displays to provide full protection during day and night operations is 
critical, and would ultimately provide cost savings to the military by 
eliminating the need for different day/night usable fixed wavelength 
protection to cover all the potential wavelengths. A fully integrated 
Unity Magnification Goggle/Modular Advanced Visions System displaying 
day, night and Forward Looking Infrared scene information and targeting 
symbology would provide a versatile device that would potentially 
provide further cost savings while enhancing situational awareness.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sensis Corporation, Syracuse, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 85 Collamer Crossings, East Syracuse, 
NY 13057.
  Description of Request: (1) Include $2 million for the Lookout Small 
Scale Radar Program.
  Hostile fire is extremely devastating for patrol teams in areas of 
limited visibility such as urban centers, sea ports and canals. The 
hostile fire typically originates in rapid bursts from well-hidden 
areas leaving little time for teams to react with effective counter-
fire and maneuver. Often the point of origin of the hostile fire is 
undeterminable, limiting counter-fire to strafing fire with high 
potential for undesired collateral damage and low probability of 
neutralizing the threat. Techniques are needed to quickly and 
accurately identify the origin of hostile fire, rapidly cue precision 
counter-fire and reduce undesired collateral damage.
  In air-to-air and surface-to-air engagement domains, radar, more than 
any other technology, has proven its effectiveness in directing 
counter-fire and maneuver. Unfortunately, factors like size, weight, 
and expense of traditionally configured radar systems have limited its 
use to just a few ground surveillance applications. Additional 
investment is needed in small scale radar technology to rapidly 
transition new architectures to fieldable systems that show promise of 
improving situational awareness, force survival and engagement 
effectiveness for deployed forces. SENSIS, Inc. of East Syracuse, NY 
and Southwest Research Institute of San Antonio, TX have developed 
small scale radar and tagging technology that can serve as the 
foundation for accelerating the development of a prototype sniper 
detection and counter-fire radar systems for deployed forces.
  Requesting Member: Rep: James T. Walsh.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Air Force.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles 
Falls, NY 13153.
  Description of Request: (1) Include $2 million for a Personal Status 
Monitor.
  The R&D funding obtained for this project will allow for further 
development of its smart sensing technologies which provide on-body 
sensing of physiologic parameters that can be relayed to a remote 
server by means of a series of wireless relay devices for notification 
in the case of a critical or life threatening event. Applications 
include deployment on individuals or groups of individuals who are 
subject to catastrophic physiologic events such as military personnel, 
public safety personnel and those with cardiovascular disease.
  This R&D will provide the DoD with mobile, wireless monitoring of 
patients or soldiers who would benefit from being monitored where 
traditional monitoring has not typically been utilized due to the high 
cost and weight, high power consumption, lack of instrumentation 
durability and interoperability, and instrumentation tethering.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: Other Procurement, Navy.
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: GE Inspection Technologies, 
Skaneateles, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 721 Visions Drive, Skaneateles, NY 
13152.
  Description of Request:

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  (1) Include $800,000 for Conditions-Based Inspection Technologies for 
Propulsion Equipment.
  Navy propulsion systems must be inspected at regular intervals. 
Currently there is little integration of test protocols and individuals 
performing inspections lack the hardware and software for guided 
inspection requirements. Also, there is no capability to transmit in 
real time the data collected during the on-board inspections to remote 
experts who can make the determination of fitness-for-service of the 
propulsion system under inspection. This funding will result in the 
development of hardware and software leading to an interactive 
introspection reporting system that provides inspection guidance and 
the ability to communicate, in real time via the internet, with remote 
experts assisting in the fitness determination of the inspected 
propulsion system.
  Navy propulsion systems have unique features which require integrated 
solutions outside the commercial application of the described product 
development. This funding will support the creation of an integrated 
solution that meets the need of the Navy's nonnuclear propulsion ships 
but requires a partnering with the Navy to ensure that the integration 
meets the Navy's unique requirements. The development of software 
integrated test protocols and real time integration will improve up-
time and minimize unnecessary delays during inspections. The inspection 
standardization will improve overall inspection quality of propulsion 
systems and reduce the need to take equipment off-line.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill
  Account: RDT&E--Army
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: Syracuse Research Corporation, 
Syracuse, NY
  Address of Requesting Entity: 6225 Running Ridge Road, Syracuse, NY 
13212
  Description of Request:
  (1) Include $3.2 million for Foliage Penetrating, Reconnaissance, 
Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER).
  FORESTER is an ongoing program with radar integration and testing 
continuing through the remainder of FY 2008 on the A160 Hummingbird. 
The program objectives are being met, namely to detect and track people 
and vehicles in the open or through foliage to a range of at least 50 
km. FORESTER can also detect and track moving low-altitude air vehicles 
such as helicopters, small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and aircraft to a 
range of 75 km. Additionally, FORESTER has a real-time radar mode to 
image targets concealed in the foliage. The FY 2009 request will 
provide funding necessary to transition FORESTER to the User community 
and apply the technology to additional platforms.
  Currently, U.S. forces have no radar capability to detect and track 
activity under foliage. FORESTER is an airborne sensor system that 
provides standoff and persistent wide-area surveillance of dismounted 
troops and vehicles moving through foliage. Designed and developed to 
fly on the A160 Hummingbird unmanned helicopter, FORESTER is a one-of-
a-kind technology providing the warfighter with all-weather, day-night 
target detection and tracking capability in real-time. This request 
would leverage the existing technology to accommodate other platforms 
and border surveillance applications. Specifically, transition the 
FORESTER prototype to an operational configuration adding User specific 
capabilities, including: performance improvements, platform 
integration, flight test execution, and demonstration of the system on 
new platforms.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh. 
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Army.
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Newark, 
NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, NY 
14513.
  Description of Request:
  (1) Include $1.6 million for a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Powered Tactical 
Smart Charger
  This funding will be utilized to design, breadboard and test a 1 kW 
tactical smart lithium ion battery charger powered by a solid oxide 
fuel cell operating on JP 8, the U.S. Army's logistical fuel.
  Charging a high volume of communication and Land Warrior batteries 
requires high power DC input to the charger from a diesel generator, 
vehicle battery or AC line power. To effectively operate a 1 kW charger 
in a forward environment or in a tactical operational area with an 
unreliable power grid, an efficient, lightweight portable DC power 
source is required. Power from a vehicle or van battery is not ideal. 
Incremental batteries added to the charger at a constant given output 
load require longer and longer charge times, reducing overall 
efficiency and battery throughput. Diesel generators are not an optimal 
solution as they are costly, fuel inefficient, have a significant noise 
and thermal signature, pose significant fuel logistics and require 
periodic preventative maintenance. Solid oxide fuel cells are three 
times more efficient than diesel generators. This solution lowers 
operational fuel costs for chargers. Increased fuel efficiency also 
improves logistics and handling of fuel, reducing logistical tails and 
handling risks.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh. 
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Navy.
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: Anaren Corporation, East Syracuse, 
NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 6635 Kirkville Road, East Syracuse, NY 
13057.
  Description of Request:
  Include $10.7 million for the Next Generation Phalanx Program with a 
laser demonstration. Phalanx is a combat proven system that provides 
effective and affordable terminal defense against rocket, artillery and 
mortar threats ashore and small boat, aircraft and anti-ship cruise 
missile threats at sea. As existing threats evolve and new threats 
emerge, Phalanx must advance to ensure protection for U.S. forces.
  The proposed next generation Phalanx roadmap requires the following 
for FY 2009: (1) continuation of efforts leading to the Critical Design 
Review for the redesign and repackaging of outdated electronics; (2) 
incorporation of advanced electro-optical sensor technology; (3) 
demonstration of high energy laser to successfully defeat traditional 
and asymmetric threats; (4) inclusion of high reliability upgrades and 
improved fire control accuracy necessary to facilitate the introduction 
of directed energy devices; (5) develop portable, stand-alone version 
of radar for use on small ships. These activities will be completed 
within the context of open computing architecture and network-centric 
operations while leveraging existing Navy and joint investments. This 
effort will also pursue every possible opportunity to reduce both 
manpower and maintenance requirements. This request is No. 5 on the 
Chief of Naval Operations FY09 Unfunded Requirements List.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh. 
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Air Force.
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: Hancock Field, Air National Guard, 
Syracuse, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 6001 East Malloy Road, Syracuse, NY 
13211.
  Description of Request:
  (1) Include $3 million for Hancock Field, Syracuse MQ-9 Reaper, UAS 
Air Portal.
  Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) play a vital role in combat 
operations. These roles now include tactical strike and force 
protection in addition to ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and 
Reconnaissance). For tactical strike missions the operational impacts 
are significantly different than the typical long endurance ISR 
missions. Training opportunities for UAS units are often constrained by 
the lack of adjacent restricted airspace. For units of the Air National 
Guard (ANG) this presents more numerous and costly problems. A typical 
ANG unit is made up of part time individuals who are members of a 
particular unit because they live in the community in which the unit 
operates. Relocation of the units would have a detrimental effect on 
force strength. Transportation and remote lodging of these units is 
expensive and logistically inefficient.
  Currently UAS operational safety concerns are dealt with through 
procedural methods such as limiting operations to restricted airspace, 
special use airspace or by establishing temporary flight restrictions. 
In order to fully optimize the full potential of UAS, these types of 
restrictions need to be overcome. The DOD/NAS integration strategy is 
an incremental approach that gradually allows a UAS access to airspace 
in the NAS. The JIPT Strategy for Airspace Integration includes three 
main phases:
  (1) Installation specific CONOPS by platform.
  (2) Platform access to any military airfield.
  (3) Platform specific access by air category.
  While the first phase has been accomplished, and plans are in place 
for enabling the second phase, completing the final phase entails 
integration with the FAA. Due to concerns about safety there has been 
significant resistance to permit file-and-fly access for UAS in the 
same manner that is available to manned aircraft. Part of the 
resistance stems from the lack of see and avoid capability of the UAS.
  While see and avoid technology is maturing, the full solution will 
likely require a combination of technologies, such as Optics, Acoustic, 
Radar, and Beacon surveillance; and the integration of airborne and 
ground systems. It is the development of this multi-mode capability in 
support of UAS operation in the NAS that this program will address.
  An appropriate test bed will include the ability to demonstrate safe 
operation in the following:
  (1) Flight operations in and out of a FAA controlled airport
  (2) The potential to demonstrate operations in all weather
  (3) Training and Mission Support to Homeland Defense and Homeland 
Security Missions (Border Protections)

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  (4) Training operations with ground troops.
  Syracuse, NY is a uniquely qualified environment to overcome the 
obstacles of FAA restrictions and become proficient in mixed airspace 
operations. The relatively light air traffic load at this FAA 
controlled airport also provides varying weather patterns, with close 
proximity to an international border, and the 19th Mountain Division at 
Ft. Drum.
  The combined technologies proposed for this program are capable of 
providing effective and reliable situational awareness to facilitate 
unmanned systems operation in mixed airspace.
  Requesting Member: Rep. James T. Walsh. 
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E--Air Force.
  Legal Name of Representing Entity: ITT Space Systems Division, 
Rochester, NY.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1447 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 
14653.
  Description of Request:
  (1) Include $1.6 million for Broad Area Multi-Intelligence Ubiquitous 
Surveillance Enterprise
  Broad Area Multi-Intelligence Ubiquitous Surveillance Enterprise 
(BMUSE) is a web-based software solution for persistent collection of 
information over multiple disparate locations from existing platforms 
and sensors. The FY09 budget request in the Program Element contains 
approximately $5 million to develop advanced intelligence, surveillance 
and reconnaissance capabilities against focused, niche capabilities 
like information extraction and fusion. There is not sufficient funding 
to work the persistent surveillance problem and migrate promising 
research to operational capability in the field.
  BMUSE addresses a technology capabilities gap by integrating images 
from different sensors into a common workstation whereby real-time data 
from multiple sensors can be used to target high value assets on the 
battlefield. BMUSE will provide virtual persistence for tactical 
forces, denying the enemy sanctuary, yielding actionable intelligence, 
and significantly improving mission success.

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