News tagged with naval architecture

ONR technology to aid in war on drugs

A multi-agency task force charged with eliminating illegal drug trafficking is installing a new software technology developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the command announced July 21.

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ancient hunting site may rest under Lake Huron

Deep beneath Lake Huron, signs of the Great Lakes' first human settlers are emerging.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0




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Future naval force may sail with the strength of titanium

Steel may have met its match: An Office of Naval Research (ONR)-funded project will produce a full-size ship hull section made entirely with marine-grade titanium using a welding innovation that could help bring titanium ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 3

Tandem polymer solar cells that set record for energy-conversion

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the effort to convert sunlight into electricity, photovoltaic solar cells that use conductive organic polymers for light absorption and conversion have shown great potential. Organic polymers ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Feb 13, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Artificial molecules: Researchers explore novel methods for assembly of quantum dots

(PhysOrg.com) -- Matthew Doty, assistant professor in the University of Delaware Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is co-author of two papers exploring novel methods for assembling quantum dots ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Nov 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?

With the world’s energy needs growing rapidly, can zero-carbon energy options be scaled up enough to make a significant difference? How much of a dent can these alternatives make in the world’s to ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ONR pursuing affordable common radar for surface ships

To upgrade the Navy's fleet of aging combat ship radar systems, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is developing technologies that will combat the obsolescence of surveillance systems at a more affordable cost.

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Lockheed Martin's multi-mission signal processor completes tracking test

The Lockheed Martin Aegis SPY-1 radar successfully identified, tracked and conducted simulated engagements against live aircraft  in a stressing electronic attack environment during a test of the Multi-Mission Signal ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Keeping the power on in space

All space missions have one inescapable dependency: the electricity flowing through their systems to keep them alive. Take away its power and a spacecraft is nothing more than space debris – an eventuality ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Simulation model to improve safety and efficiency of port traffic

TU Delft in the Netherlands is set to conduct a joint research project with the Jiaotong University in Shanghai. Their aim will be to develop a traffic model for shipping in congested port areas. It is hoped that the model ...

Technology / Engineering

created May 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A bird and a plane -- NYU receives grant to develop crow-sized autonomous plane

New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences has received a grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop a bird-sized, self-flying plane that could navigate through both forests and urban ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 20, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Breakthrough in ultra-sensitive sensor technology

Princeton researchers have invented an extremely sensitive sensor that opens up new ways to detect a wide range of substances, from tell-tale signs of cancer to hidden explosives.

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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