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Aid Missions Get Cutting-Edge Assistance from ONR
ONR-sponsored researchers will unveil a Web-based tool suite designed to help first responders to international crises, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, during a month-long rollout which begins this week.
Marine's Best Friend Shows Explosive-Detecting Capabilities
Specialty canines displayed their explosive-detecting abilities Jan. 18 as part of an Office of Naval Research-hosted demo.
ONR Taps Research Teams to Help Reduce Jet Noise
ONR is awarding grants and contracts to six academic institutions and two commercial companies to develop noise-reduction technologies, as well as measurement and prediction tools and noise source models to dampen the noisy jet plumes that emanate from naval aircraft.
ONR Looks to Lighten the Load for Marines
The Marine Corps is focused on the need to “Lighten the Load” for the warfighter—and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is putting heavy effort into innovative new technologies that will help.
ONR Researcher Tapped for Role in National Materials Genome Initiative
The Office of Naval Research's Dr. Julie Christodoulou, division director of naval materials in the Sea Warfare and Weapons department, became one of three co-deputy chairs of the National Science and Technology Council’s Subcommittee for the Materials Genome Initiative.
In an Uncertain World, Navy Needs Science and Technology Collaboration, Chief Says
Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder announced Oct. 24 that the Office of Naval Research will bring together Navy, Marine Corps, industry and academia on a quarterly basis, starting in 2013.
ONR and NRL to Host Media Tour of New Naval Robotics Lab
The Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research opens its doors to reporters for a first look inside the Department of the Navy’s dedicated space for robotics innovation to support research in autonomous systems.
Mission-Focused Autonomy Program Undergoes 'Marathon' Experiment
An Office of Naval Research-sponsored effort is moving closer to assisting federal law enforcement officials.
Five Engineers Join “Etter Elite” for Electromagnetic Railgun Advancements
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition honored the team with the 2011 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, citing the team’s work to significantly advance the EM Railgun launcher technology.
Leaner Navy Looking at Future Technology, Fleet Size and Sequestration
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson discussed sequestration Oct. 23 at the ONR S&T Partnership Conference.