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Littoral Geosciences and Optics

The Littoral Geosciences and Optics program (ONR 322LO) supports basic and applied research for expeditionary warfare, naval special warfare, mine warfare and antisubmarine warfare in shelf, near-shore, estuarine, riverine and riparian environments, with a particular emphasis on robust 4D prediction of environmental characteristics in denied, distant or remote environments.

March 18, 2022

Call for Planning Letters

The Littoral Geosciences and Optics program (322LO) solicits informal planning letters or pre-proposals from prospective investigators as the first step in the proposal process.

March 18, 2022

Ocean Battlespace Sensing

The Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department explores science and technology in the ocean battlespace environment.

March 09, 2022

Unmanned Capabilities Front and Center During Naval Exercise

During a visit to San Diego for the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin Selby said America’s growing focus on autonomous capabilities is showing impressive results.

April 22, 2021

'Lucky Day': Navy Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Deepest Ocean Dive

The U.S. Navy recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the ONR-sponsored Trieste dive to the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the ocean.

January 31, 2020

A 'Titanic' Influence: Famed Explorer Celebrates Five-Decade Partnership with ONR

Famed explorer Dr. Robert Ballard recently visited ONR to celebrate his 53-year partnership with the command.

February 19, 2020

Navy Announcing $10 Million in New Small Business Funding Opportunities

The Department of the Navy (DoN) is offering more than $10 million in funding opportunities to attract new small business partners and identify technology advances in the areas of autonomy, artificial intelligence, microelectronics, and command and control networks.

September 08, 2020

Ready for Refit: Navy-Owned Research Vessel Getting Suped-Up for Service

The Navy-owned research vessel Roger Revelle is undergoing a mid-life refit to extend its working life and strengthen its research capabilities.

April 26, 2019

Diagramming the Deep: Navy-Sponsored Scientist Awarded for Sea-Floor Mapping

For creating the most comprehensive global map of the ocean floor, ONR performer Dr. David Sandwell received the Charles A. Whitten Medal, sponsored by the American Geophysical Union.

February 06, 2019

Pioneering Oceanographer Honored by Navy, American Geophysical Union

For his work in the establishment of a new scientific field, Dr. Nicklas Pisias received the Maurice Ewing Medal, sponsored jointly by the U.S. Navy and the American Geophysical Union.

January 08, 2019