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Research and Development Support Functional Area (3.1)

Technical Capabilities Functional Area 3.1 Functional Area 3.2 Functional Area 3.20

This functional area supports the application of scientific and analytical disciplines for Basic Research (6.1), Exploratory Development (6.2), Advanced Development (6.3), and Engineering or full scale development (6.4) initiatives. 

George O’Sullivan is proposed as the “key” personnel in the Research and Development Support functional area in Zone 2.  Since 1999, Mr. O’Sullivan has served as a Principal Engineer for KENTCO where he develops operational concepts and test and evaluation plans for autonomous, acoustic, underwater gliders.  He provided exercise planning, technical analysis, and documentation support to NAVAIR PMA-299 and ONR in the conduct of LWAD 98-4 at-sea parametric sonar evaluation. Mr. O’Sullivan also supported the design and conduct of ONR OUTPOST SUNRISE, conducted in the Northeastern Pacific, to measure low-frequency ambient noise data for ASW system design. Additionally, Mr. O’Sullivan provided acoustic training and sonar test and measurement support for the Waterside Security System installation at Submarine Base Bangor, WA.

William Schopfel is proposed as the “key” personnel in the Research and Development Support functional area in Zone 3 as he brings a wealth of experience in concept formulation, requirements assessments, and technology transfer successes to the operational setting.  Bill is presently filling the position of Field Demonstration/Experimentation Manager for the ONR Organic Mine Countermine Future Naval Capabilities and Persistent Littoral Undersea Surveillance Innovative Naval Prototype (PLUS INP) Programs.  In this capacity, he is responsible to the ONR Program Managers for the organization, planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of program field demonstrations and experiments.  He routinely interacts with Fleet and NAVSEA organizations as well as the academic and scientific communities to integrate emerging Mine Countermine technologies with legacy systems into scheduled exercises.  He is also responsible for planning and coordinating the experimentation of sensitive 6.1-6.3 Anti Submarine Warfare technologies.  His responsibilities for both programs are broad and include arranging operational venues, initiating NEPA documentation, coordinating platform and logistical support as well as representing each of the programs at professional symposia and conferences.

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