Innovative Wet Gap Crossing Technologies for the Future Combat System/Objective Force (1000-327)

Triton proposes a system concept for innovative wet gap crossing technology to provide the FCS/OF a tool to maintain its operational mobility and combat effectiveness across wet gaps. The modular structures being developed are lightweight, mobile, and deployable into a bridge/raft capable to carry MLC 30 loads for normal crossing and MLC 40 loads for caution crossing. A modular pontoon can be packaged into a unit transportable in C-130 aircraft, by CH47 helicopter, and by new family vehicles pertinent to the FCS/OF. Triton employs a range of advanced composite materials, structures, and processes to minimize structure weight and package dimensions to provide a great level of structural optimization and efficiency. Trade-off studies on packaging arrangements, structural performance, and applied material processes will be performed.