Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) Automation and Uncrewed Underway Replenishment (UNREP)

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze and propose comprehensive, adaptive, reusable, and innovative modeling processes to assist the U.S. Navy (USN) and Department of Defense (DoD) with Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) automation for estimating and modeling underway replenishment (UNREP). The processes aim to assist in calculating, modeling, valuing, and optimizing a framework for estimating and modeling the UNREP equipment and emergency breakaway investigations. With a heightened strategic focus on distributed maritime and expeditionary advanced operations, this research suggests advanced technological research and development of unmanned UNREP equipment and support systems focused on uncrewed or minimally crewed combat logistics support operations.