Tag Archives: U.S. Navy

Barnacle Busting: ONR-Sponsored Research Targets Ship Biofouling

Posted on October 22, 2016 by challer

The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring work by Dr. Xuanhe Zhao and his team who have created an adhesive material that can help barnacle-fighting coatings stick to metal hulls better and longer; retain moisture and not dry out; and avoid the use of toxic chemicals and other pollutants.
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Meet the Scientist: Dr. Benjamin Taylor

Posted on October 6, 2016 by challer

Meet Dr. Benjamin Taylor, a recipient of the 2016 Scientist Quarterly Award.
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Story Time: ONR Researchers Create ‘Human User Manual’ for Robots

Posted on June 20, 2016 by challer

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created an artificial intelligence software program named Quixote to teach robots to read stories, learn acceptable behavior and understand successful ways to conduct themselves in diverse social situations.
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Bring Your Shades: Cutting-Edge Nanosatellites, Virtual Reality Technologies Take Center Stage at West 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by challer

The Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) demonstrates the future uses of mixed reality, nanosatellites, and atmospheric propagation.
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Young Engineers Showcase Innovation at International Submarine Races

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

The best and brightest engineering students from around the world compete in the International Submarine Races.
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Posted in Articles, Education & Culture, Engineering, Featured, STEM | Tagged education, education and culture, engineering, innovation, International Submarine Races, ISR, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, NAVSEA, NAVSEA Warfare Center, stem, U.S. Navy | Comments Off

Navy Tests Could Unlock Secrets of Wave Slams

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

Scientists performed experiments to better understand the force generated by waves on boats with high-speed planing hulls.
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Posted in Articles, Research | Tagged Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Office of Naval Research, Office of Naval Research (ONR), Sea Warfare and Weapons Department, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Navy, Young Investigator Program | Comments Off

SSC Pacific Marks 75th Anniversary

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

SSC Pacific marks 75 years of innovation and advancing the Navy’s missions.
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Next Phase of Railgun Prototype to Test in 2016

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

To become a game-changing technology, the electromagnetic railgun needs to be further developed and transitioned onto the ship of the future.
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