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Using Virtual Reality, Artificial Limbs to 'CONVEY' the Power of STEM
ONR recently sponsored a series of STEM workshops, highlighting the science behind prosthetic limbs, for students whose parents are current or former military personnel.
Powerful Prediction: Finding a Better Way to Forecast Hurricane Strength
Researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research are compiling real-time ocean observations to help forecasters predict the strength of future tropical storms.
By the Book: Meet the 2017 Protocol Officer of the Year
ONR Chief Protocol Officer Joe Tello recently was named Protocol Officer of the Year for 2017 by the Protocol & Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association.
Defining the Danger Zone: New Mapping Software Makes Live-Fire Training Safer
To better protect warfighters during live-fire training, ONR's TechSolutions program has sponsored the development of a new Google Maps-style software tool to map out training areas in great detail.
Fitbit-style Prosthetics? Navy Developing 'Smart' Artificial Limbs
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring development of a “smart” artificial leg—equipped with special sensors to monitor gait, alert users to prosthetic wear and tear, and warn of potential infection risk.
Navy, Marine Corps Spotlight the Future of Amphibious, Autonomous Warfare
Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks were among the technologies showcased during S2ME2 ANTX 2017.
BLAST: Greater Speed, Accuracy in Recognizing Brain Injury
ONR is sponsoring the development of BLAST, a portable, three-part system that can measure blast pressure, establish injury thresholds for the brain and analyze potential TBI symptoms.
Navy Win-Win: Energy Research Expands, Student Veterans Advance
The Energy System Technology Evaluation Program, or ESTEP, a program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is offering a double-win for the nation: Navy and Marine Corps veterans are being connected to advanced internships in energy fields, with the ultimate goal of long-term energy sustainability for the future fleet and force.
Taking the Heat: Navy Tests New Submarine Steam Suits
With guidance from ONR's TechSolutions Program, NAVSEA partnered with NCTRF to design a new steam suit for use on nuclear-powered submarines. The suit currently is being tested during at-sea drills on the USS Toledo.
Underwater Defense: New Ways to Protect Divers in the Deep
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring new research that may protect Navy divers from the underwater threat of oxygen toxicity.