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Sonar Identifies Underwater Munitions in Gulf Study – In an important milestone, low-frequency sonar successfully detects and classifies munitions in a field setting. More

Protective Coating Improves Jet Engine Fuel Efficiency – Innovative erosion-corrosion resistant coating extends the life of jet engines and improves fuel efficiency, while also reducing carbon emissions. More

Assessing Pacific Island Watershed Health – At-risk fish populations can serve as a key indicator for assessing Pacific Island watershed health and sustaining military operations. More

New Insights Into Tracking Contaminants in Bedrock – Study finds that ferrous iron mineralogy can significantly increase TCE natural attenuation rates at fractured bedrock sites. More

ClimaStat Technology Improves HVAC Efficiency – Energy efficiency improves by 29% for an HVAC retrofit at MCAS Beaufort and 17% for a new system at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. More

Innovative Plating Process for Beryllium Alternatives – Nanostructured copper alloys match beryllium’s essential properties of being lightweight and high-strength, without the toxicity. More

Evaluating Matrix Diffusion Effects on Groundwater – New tool kit helps stakeholders select effective remedies for groundwater contamination and improve risk communication. More

Adapting Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps for Cold Climates – Cold climate heat pumps reduced energy used for heating military barracks by nearly 20 percent at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. More

ESTCP Partners with EPA on Watershed Management – Five demonstrations of watershed analysis models and tools are under way in support of a joint DoD/EPA initiative. More

Identifying Research Needs for Underwater Munitions – Workshop attendees identified research needed to advance acoustic techniques for detecting and classifying UXO in the underwater environment. More

Improving the Reliability of Lead-Free Electronics – SERDP projects are working to mitigate tin whisker formation in lead-free electronic components in weapon systems. More

Forward Operating Bases: Water and Waste Management – Smart water and waste management reduces environmental impacts and improves living conditions. More

Climate Change Adaptation: Enhanced Decision Making – New tools and guidance will help DoD managers assess potential climate change impacts and appropriate adaptive actions. More

Intelligent and Energy-Efficient LED Street Lighting – Demand-sensitive LED street lighting system reduces electricity requirements by 75 percent while improving light quality. More

‘Flyer’ Improves OB/OD Air Emissions Measurement – Using this novel technology, DoD can characterize air emissions from full-scale OB/OD operations and generate accurate emission factors. More

Partnering to Advance Munitions Classification – Training courses sponsored by ESTCP and NAOC transition advanced tools for cost-effectively cleaning up munitions-contaminated sites. More

Cold Spray Technology for Aircraft Component Repair – With this novel technology, corroded magnesium alloy components can be restored and reused rather than discarded. More

Source Zone Architecture Key to DNAPL Remediation – Innovative field tools identify source zone structure and characteristics, informing cost-effective treatment decisions. More

Ecological Research Supports Training at Camp Lejeune – Landscape-scale ecological research is helping DoD manage its coastal installations more effectively and sustainably. More

Leveraging Advanced Sensor Data to Clean Up UXO – New software exploits advanced sensor data to distinguish between overlapping pieces of buried metal. More

Biopolymers Maintain Training Berms, Prevent Contamination – Natural biopolymers minimize berm erosion, improve absorption of heavy metals, suppress dust, and improve plant growth. More

Rare-Earth Corrosion Protection Mechanisms – Fundamental discoveries will lead to new surface treatments and coatings that reduce the use of hexavalent chromium. More

ASETSDefense Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering – The latest in a series of workshops covering the performance and implementation of environmentally friendly coatings and surface treatments was held August 28-30, in San Diego, California. More

Optimizing Boiler Efficiency Through Combustion Control – Decades-old boilers are transformed into state-of-the-art, high-efficiency reduced-emissions systems using a cost-effective combustion control and monitoring system. More

Production contractor field personnel collecting cued data using the TEMTADS 2x2 array.

Munitions Classification in the Hands of Production Firms – At the former Pole Mountain Target and Maneuver Area and the former Camp Beale, production contractors achieved excellent results classifying munitions from other nonhazardous items. More

Evaluating Technology Performance at DNAPL Sites – A new screening tool helps practitioners select remediation technologies that best fit specific site conditions and performance goals. More

The Ecology of Fire, Invasives, and Water in the Southwest

Managing Military Lands in the Southwest – Arid lands ecological research is helping DoD maintain its land base and sustain training and testing capabilities in this key region. More

Converting Solar Energy to Electricity and Heat – A renewable energy technology that provides both heat and power is generating impressive results at Fort Carson. More

Erosion Resistant Coating Improves Engine Efficiency – A multilayer ceramic-metallic matrix applied to compressor airfoils increases the fuel efficiency of gas turbine engines while reducing maintenance costs and industrial waste. More

Ecological Forestry & DoD’s Carbon Footprint – An improved understanding of the role of ecological forestry in managing carbon levels will help DoD manage its forests to provide multiple desired ecosystem services. More

Success Classifying Munitions in Wooded Areas – Newly developed man-portable EMI systems demonstrated at the former Camp Beale provide cost savings and accelerate remediation timelines despite challenging site conditions. More

On-Demand Video: Thermal Treatment Lessons Learned – Cost and performance information on thermal treatment technologies will facilitate effective implementation by regulators and practitioners at contaminated sites. More

Forecasting the Effects of Stressors on At-Risk Species – Modeling tool helps land managers sustain training activities and meet stewardship responsibilities by simulating responses of at-risk species to multiple, interacting stressors. More

Advanced Signal Processing for UXO Discrimination – Sophisticated models applied to advanced EMI sensor data significantly improve the ability to distinguish UXO from clutter, reducing munitions response costs and accelerating the cleanup process. More

Reducing Emissions for Jet Engines of the Future – Improved understanding of soot formation will enable manufacturers to design and build high-performance engines that emit less pollution. More

Assessing Vapor Intrusion at Chlorinated Solvent Sites – New knowledge and methods will lead to more accurate and cost-effective assessment of the groundwater-to-indoor air pathway, the driver for many DoD cleanup actions. More

Passive Sampling of Contaminated Sediments – Simple polyethylene strip measures the fraction of sediment contamination that poses a risk to ecological receptors and human health. More

Perchlorate-Free Flares Undergo Qualification Testing – New flare compositions can eliminate the release of perchlorate, reducing risk and avoiding future contamination of groundwater, while meeting or exceeding performance requirements. More

Photo by Lt. Jorell Webb, U.S. Coast Guard.

The FlexEnergy power generation system creates electricity and heat from gases that would otherwise require expensive treatment processes to minimize their impact on the environment.

Recovering Energy from Landfill Gas – At Fort Benning, the FlexEnergy Powerstation^TM FP250 system is being used to generate electricity using low quality waste fuels. More

Modeling Underwater UXO Mobility in Reef Environments – New capabilities to predict UXO migration and burial in reef environments are informing risk assessments and munitions response actions at coastal sites. More

Modeling Underwater UXO Mobility in Reef Environments Graphic

Understanding the Behavioral Ecology of Cetaceans – To accurately assess the impact of sonar on whales, it is important to understand the baseline behaviors of these animals in the absence of anthropogenic sounds. More

Loss of Permafrost – Impact on DoD Lands in Alaska – To sustain Alaskan training lands, an improved understanding of how permafrost changes will impact ecological systems is needed. More

ES&T Features In Situ Sediment Remediation – Reduced contaminant exposure risks to humans and the environment can be achieved through addition of in situ sorbent amendments. More

Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering Advances – Sessions highlighted solutions to the challenging issues DoD faces with respect to surface protection on weapons systems. More

White House Energy Security Blueprint References ESTCP – Demonstrations at military installations will facilitate innovative energy technology implementation across DoD and the nation. More

Success Classifying Small Munitions at Camp Butner – At the former Camp Butner, demonstrators have successfully classified munitions as small as 37-mm projectiles from other nonhazardous items. More

MetalMapper – Deployment of this commercialized sensor can dramatically improve and accelerate munitions response at former military sites. More

Understanding cis-DCE and VC Biodegradation – Longstanding scientific question now resolved, knowledge enables DoD to improve management of chlorinated solvent-contaminated sites. More

Eliminating Cr from Medium Caliber Gun Barrels – Gun barrels coated with environmentally friendly tantalum-tungsten last three times as long as barrels coated with hazardous hexavalent chromium. More

Predicting Responses to Landscape Changes – Modeling tool informs land use and habitat management decisions, improving both mission sustainability and conservation planning. More

Applying Statistics and Modeling to UXO Discrimination – Robust statistical methods and modeling techniques significantly improve DoD’s ability to distinguish UXO from harmless metal objects. More

Composites with Low HAP Compounds – New resin formulations significantly decrease worker exposure to HAP emissions, while meeting critical military requirements for composite materials. More

Using Plants to Sustain Military Ranges – Research shows that existing and genetically engineered plants can be used to remediate RDX and TNT. More

Sonar Key to Detecting Underwater UXO – Innovative structural acoustic sonar system can help in identifying and characterizing underwater UXO. More

Sonar Key to Detecting Underwater UXO Graphic

Monitoring and Mapping Coral Reefs – Mosaic technology enables efficient and accurate mapping and monitoring of coral reefs. More

EPA-Approved Protocol for Range Characterization – Multi-increment sampling approach provides accurate assessment of energetic compounds in range soils. More

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System – Laser technology protects the environment and reduces health risks to workers, while simultaneously cutting costs. More

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