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'Tech Talk' with Keith Hammack
In this transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online series, Tech Talk, deputy manager Keith Hammack answers questions about ONR's autonomous ground vehicles.
Navy Turns to UAVs for Help with Radar, Communications
Scientists recently launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from a research vessel in a significant experiment that could help boost the Navy’s radar and communications performance at sea.
Bridging the Gap: NJOC Improves Communication between Junior, Senior Officers
The U.S. Navy’s more than 35,000 junior officers have a new avenue for sharing ideas, insights and concerns with senior leadership—via the service’s Naval Junior Officer Counsel (NJOC).
Current Knowledge: New Research Ship is Ready for Duty
Amid booming fireworks and the joyful cheers from a large crowd of well-wishers, the brand-new research vessel (R/V) Neil Armstrong recently arrived at its new home at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.
Powerful Pitches: Sailors Share Ideas to Improve Navy during S&T Challenge
At Athena DC 1.0, a challenge styled in the fashion of the “Shark Tank” TV show, five Sailors pitched their ideas for improving the Navy to a panel of experts and an audience of representatives from academia, industry, the military and government agencies. The event, hosted by the Athena Project, was held at this week’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition, officials announced May 20.
Navy Announces New Funding Opportunities for Innovative Small Businesses
Navy SBIR-STTR has announced expanded funding opportunities for small businesses through a Broad Agency Announcement, through Feb. 12.
STEM Showcase: DoN Promotes Student Outreach at Navy League STEM Expo
Science and technology enthusiasts were treated to a day of educational fun at the Navy League STEM Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Navy Researchers Seek to Improve Weather Prediction for Global Operations
The Office of Naval Research’s ocean research is yielding enhanced weather and ocean prediction models that help Navy leaders understand how to route ships around the globe safely, reducing fuel consumption and avoiding ice flows.