Case Study

Naval Surface Warfare Center
Dam Neck Activity

Government & Defense

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dam Neck Activity, a critical defense facility, faced the challenge of ensuring consistent, reliable power in remote and rugged environments.

The Challenge

Previous power solutions provided basic support but lacked the capacity for extended missions, especially when powering critical signals intelligence and RF spectrum equipment. Additionally, their portable power supplies were often too heavy, affecting the team's mobility in the field.

Omni Power Station with a bank of power banks

The Solution

After evaluating alternatives, the NSWC DDA selected Omni Power Stations for their portable, durable, and clean power solutions. Omnicharge provided a suite of Omni Power Stations, which introduced a higher capacity and a more streamlined solution for remote power needs. These devices also incorporated built-in inverters with clean energy output, critical for their signal-intensive equipment.

Service member working on a laptop

Implementation

Omni power bank charging a tablet on a desk

Teams at NSWC DDA began deploying Omni Power Stations across diverse applications and platforms, including aircraft, civilian vessels, and man-portable units. The Omni Power Stations replaced several outdated devices, reducing the overall weight and increasing operational efficiency. With a simpler and more intuitive interface, the new Power Stations enabled even non-technical operators to handle power management effortlessly.

Omni Power Station and laptop on a desk

Results

The deployment of Omni Power Stations provided immediate benefits, including:

  • Extended Power Duration: With the Omni Power Station, devices could operate for 9-12 hours, significantly reducing the frequency of battery swaps during missions.
  • Enhanced Signal Integrity: The built-in inverter provided a clean power source that prevented signal interference, essential for accurate RF data collection.
Omni Power Station at a reception counter
Taking a power bank from an Omni Power Station
  • Mobility and Flexibility: The lightweight and portable Omni units allowed the team to carry fewer devices, decreasing their load and increasing their mobility.
  • Field-Tested Durability: The Omni Power Stations have successfully supported field operations across varying climates and environments. NSWC DDA implemented standard procedures to ensure power supplies remain effective, even after long-term storage in extreme conditions.

Feedback and Future Collaboration

Phil Stenstrum expressed satisfaction with the product's functionality, simplicity, and adaptability. While the current Power Stations met most needs, Stenstrum expressed interest in upcoming higher-capacity models to further reduce weight and improve runtime. He highlighted Omnicharge's reliability and commitment to field performance, stating that these attributes are "critical to mission success."

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