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Aerospace Science Research

The Aerospace Research Divison focuses on strike technology. Basic and applied research projects include high-energy lasers, hypersonics, rotorcraft technology, advanced propulsion naval air and surface weaponry, and naval aircraft that could provide transformational capabilities for the Navy After Next.

Aerodynamics
Airframe Structures and Materials
Directed Energy Weapons: CDEW and High Energy Lasers
Directed Energy Weapons: High Power Microwaves
Directed Energy Weapons: USPL and Atmospheric Characterization
Energetic Materials
Flight Dynamics & Control
Hypersonic Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer and Materials
Jet Noise Reduction
Power, Propulsion and Thermal Management
Science of Autonomy

Air Warfare and Naval Weapons Applications

Naval unique or essential projects in this division are involved with applied research and advanced technology aligned with current and future naval capability gaps and innovative naval prototypes.

Future Naval Capabilities
Innovative Naval Prototype