Defense & Public Sector

U.S. Navy Chooses Expanso to Manage Workloads

Deploying machine learning analytics on Unmanned Undersea Vessels (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) in harsh deep ocean environments.

DoD Security Compliant
Global Job Scheduling
Real-time Data Sync

Client

U.S. Navy

Industry

Defense & Public Sector

Use Case

Edge ML Analytics for Unmanned Maritime Vessels

Products Used

Expanso, Mycelial Kafka Connector

The Challenge

The U.S. Navy required a solution for deploying machine learning analytics in harsh deep ocean environments. Unmanned Undersea Vessels (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) operate in conditions where traditional cloud-based approaches fail.

  • Reliable ML analytics execution in harsh ocean conditions
  • Data processing over unreliable and intermittent networks
  • Meeting stringent Department of Defense security standards
  • Integration with Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) program

The Solution

Expanso's platform delivered a comprehensive solution for edge deployment with global orchestration capabilities. The platform enables seamless edge deployment with global job scheduling and control, enhanced on-device data processing, and real-time data synchronization using Mycelial's Kafka connector.

Seamless Edge Deployment

Global job scheduling and control capabilities that work even with intermittent connectivity.

On-Device Processing

Enhanced data processing directly on unmanned vessels without requiring constant cloud connectivity.

Real-Time Synchronization

Data synchronization using Mycelial's Kafka connector when connectivity is available.

The Results

The implementation delivered reliable execution over varying network quality and bandwidth, meeting all DoD security requirements while supporting the Navy's AI/ML-driven military readiness initiatives.

  • Reliable ML execution over varying network quality and bandwidth
  • Met all Department of Defense security standards
  • Successful integration with JADC2 program requirements
  • Enhanced on-device data processing for tactical decisions
  • Real-time data synchronization when connectivity allows
"Expanso has been a key enabler in this shift, facilitating the deployment, maintenance, and observability of complex models."
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